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H7G Spanish Language Classes Strengthen Connections at The Salem Pantry   In the fall of 2025, a dedicated group of Salem Pantry volunteers seized the opportunity to enhance their service...

  The Diana Print by Anna Ruane   What makes a house a home? When you add your own touch to the place—your own furniture, maybe a fresh coat of...

Elizabeth Upton Haywood Eaton by Anna Ruane   In 1883, Henry O. and Elizabeth Upton purchased the Turner-Ingersoll Mansion, becoming members of the last family to live in the home...

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE December 22, 2025 The House of the Seven Gables Welcomes Five New Trustees   SALEM — The House of the Seven Gables Settlement Association is proud to...

By the Board of Trustees, The House of the Seven Gables Settlement Association   Last week, several individuals who had completed all requirements for United States citizenship arrived at Faneuil...

Blue-Plate Special by Anna Ruane   American consumers have long relied on and valued foreign goods, importing items since the earliest colonies were established. Thanks to the British East India...

Halloween in the Witch City by Anna Ruane   What do you imagine when you are asked to picture a witch? Most would describe a woman in a pointed hat,...

Hawthorne’s Famous Novel: The House of the Seven Gables by Anna Ruane   Did you know Nathaniel Hawthorne almost gave his famous novel The House of the Seven Gables a...

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE September 4, 2025 The House of the Seven Gables Named #1 Historical Home Tour in the U.S. by Newsweek     Salem, Mass. – On August 21, Newsweek...

Susannah Ingersoll: Salem’s Dutchess by Anna Ruane   Susannah Ingersoll (1784-1858) was the fourth-born child of Captain Samuel Ingersoll (1744-1804) and Susannah Hathorne Ingersoll (1746-1811). By the time of her...