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In 1668, merchant and ship-owner John Turner built a house on Salem Harbor destined to become one of America’s most beloved historic homes. Designated a National Historic Landmark District in 2007, The House of the Seven Gables is best known today as the inspiration for world-renowned American author Nathaniel Hawthorne’s 1851 novel. In 1910, Salem activist and philanthropist Caroline Emmerton restored the mansion and opened it as a museum and Settlement House to support the local immigrant community. Over a century later, The House of the Seven Gables Settlement Association carries on Emmerton’s mission and vision by offering free English as a Second Language and Citizenship classes and providing a platform for immigrant voices on the North Shore. Enjoy public programs and events, embark on tours of our historic mansion, and relax on our seaside lawn and gardens today!

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Member Event: Walking Tour of Historic Marblehead

9.5.2026

10:00 am - 12:00 pm

Enjoy a leisurely half-mile walk in Marblehead’s architecturally historic downtown on September 5th at 10 A.M. with popular social, cultural, and architectural historian Judy Anderson.

Hands-on History

9.6.2026

11:00 am - 3:00 pm

Why just look at history when you can hold it in your hands? This summer, visit The House of the Seven Gables for a fun, Hands-on History activity designed to spark curiosity and get those creative gears turning.

Tour en Español

9.6.2026

12:00 pm - 1:00 pm

¡Un recorrido por La Casa de los Siete Tejados en español!

Students taking the oath at The House of the Seven Gables' Naturalization Ceremony, 2022. Photo by DJQ Media.

ESL AND CITIZENSHIP

The House of the Seven Gables offers FREE English as a Second Language (ESL) and Citizenship classes to adults eager to learn English and those aspiring to become American citizens. Our classes help immigrants adjust to life in the U.S. by teaching language, culture, and legal essentials for a smooth integration.

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Wide angle shot of the Gables featuring The House of the Seven Gables, the gardens, the Hooper-Hathaway House, and the Retire Beckett House.

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OUR HISTORIC SITE

The House of the Seven Gables Museum Campus was designated as a National Historic Landmark District in 2007. Our seaside campus consists of 2 acres of land, seaside colonial revival gardens, and several historic buildings. In addition to preserving and maintaining our campus, the organization cares for over 3,000 works of art, furnishings, and ephemera as well as an archive with thousands of documents, books, and mixed media.

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A man dressed as Nathaniel Hawthorne cheers with guests on the Gables' lawn at his fourth of July birthday celebration.

SUPPORT THE GABLES

Support our mission to tell stories of our shared past, preserve the historic home that inspired Nathaniel Hawthorne, and help local immigrant communities write their own pages in our ongoing American story. There are many ways to support The Gables, including donating, becoming a member, and attending events!

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