Heritage Days continue at The Gables

For subscribers of The Salem News or if you'd like to pick up today's edition, The House of the Seven Gables' free Heritage Days activity of 17th Century Lawn Games was featured on the front page! The great photo showed children playing the 400 year old game of frog & squirrel!

Today's free activity is a demonstration of the ancient art of lace-making! Visitors of all ages are coming in to see the live demonstration and ask questions on this fascinating process:

Just a reminder, too, that during Heritage Days, which run through August 12th, all Salem families (with children under 18) and Salem seniors (over 65) are entitled to a 20% off discount on admission to The Gables.

Aside from the tours and activities here on site, don't forget your opportunity to peruse our gardens, the Museum Store and breathtaking views of Salem Harbor. Here's the view from the entrance of the Nathaniel Hawthorne Birth Home at The Gables:

We hope you'll visit us this summer and again this fall when we feature our special October "Spirits of the Gables" and "Legacy of the Hanging Judge"  programs! Don't forget to reserve your space - we're already taking reservations and encourage you to reserve well in advance. For reservations, please call us at 978-744-0991 ext. 104.

Salem Heritage Days August 1-12

The House of the Seven Gables will be offering free programs on our site and reduced admission for Senior and Families for Salem residents.

Residents of Salem (proof of residency required) will receive 20% off Senior and Family Admission (children under 18).

In addition, The Gables is offering several free activities throughout Salem Heritage Days:

Wednesday, Aug. 1 from 1pm-4pm, Take a break from the summer heat. Enjoy free story time at The Gables (children 7 and under). We have an assortment of new and classical stories.

Thursday, Aug. 2 from 1pm-4pm, Experience 17th Century games on our beautiful seaside lawn.

Friday, Aug. 3 from 1pm-4pm, Come watch the lost art of lace-making in Hooper Hathaway Great Room.

Saturday, Aug. 4 from 1pm-4pm, Free exhibit of five ship models, past and present, with a demonstration of re-rigging a brig of the 19th century in the Hooper Hathaway Great Room.

Sunday, Aug. 5 from 1pm-4pm, Free exhibit of five ship models, past and present, with a demonstration of re-rigging a brig of the 19th century in the Hooper Hathaway Great Room.

Wednesday, Aug. 8 from 1pm-4pm, Take a break from the summer heat. Enjoy free story time at The Gables (children 7 and under). We have an assortment of new and classical stories.

Thursday, Aug. 9  from 1pm-4pm, Experience 17th Century games on our beautiful seaside lawn.

Friday, Aug. 10 from 1pm-4pm, Come watch the lost art of lace-making in Hooper Hathaway Great Room.

Saturday, Aug. 11 from 1pm-4pm, A short slide show of sailing ships abandoned in the Falkland Islands 150 years ago and still intact. Show runs continuously.

Sunday, Aug. 12 from 1pm-4pm, A short slide show of sailing ships abandoned in the Falkland Islands 150 years ago and still intact. Show runs continuously.

There are loads of other programs throughout the city for Salem Heritage Days and also the kickoff of the Salem Maritime Festival which starts on Saturday, August 4th.

For more information on all the events please visit the City of Salem's website.