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Long before black eyeliner and vampire aesthetics, Nathaniel Hawthorne was wading through the fog of America’s moral and psychological darkness as he wandered the streets of Salem. Thomas O’Brien Vallor believes that Hawthorne’s brooding prose and obsession with the darker side of human nature earned him the title of America’s first goth.
The House of the Seven Gables invites you to set sail on our seaside lawn for an unforgettable evening! We welcome all aboard to enjoy nautical-themed drinks at the open bar, gourmet hors d’oeuvres from Vinwood Caterers, live music from the Luna Latin Jazz Band, an enticing silent auction, and the company of your fellow...
The 17th annual Salem Arts Festival returns June 6-8, 2025, transforming downtown Salem into a vibrant celebration of creativity and community. This free, family-friendly event attracts over 7,500 visitors annually and features a dynamic blend of visual and performing arts throughout Salem's historic streets. What to Look Forward To Opening Night Celebration (Friday, June 6,...
Know before you go In-person event Location: Main Atrium and Atrium Cafe Included with admission Join us for a reading of Pride Puppy! by Robin Stevenson. This rhyming alphabet book about a lost dog offers a joyful glimpse of a Pride parade and the vibrant community that celebrates this day each year. Designed for children...
The 17th annual Salem Arts Festival returns June 6-8, 2025, transforming downtown Salem into a vibrant celebration of creativity and community. This free, family-friendly event attracts over 7,500 visitors annually and features a dynamic blend of visual and performing arts throughout Salem's historic streets. What to Look Forward To Opening Night Celebration (Friday, June 6,...
Know before you go In-person event Location: Morse Auditorium Included with admission Contains adult content. Recommended for ages 12 and up. Join PEM Presents for a puppet musical about self-discovery, friendship and late-stage capitalism. Gooey’s Toxic Aquatic Adventure is written and performed by La Daniella, an AfroDominican/Nuyorican playwright, actor and puppeteer from Brooklyn. In a...
The 17th annual Salem Arts Festival returns June 6-8, 2025, transforming downtown Salem into a vibrant celebration of creativity and community. This free, family-friendly event attracts over 7,500 visitors annually and features a dynamic blend of visual and performing arts throughout Salem's historic streets. What to Look Forward To Opening Night Celebration (Friday, June 6,...
Register at wildseawellness.com/practice Date: June 11 @ 6:30 pm - 7:30 pm Cost: $20 Wild Sea Wellness will be offering monthly yoga classes at The House of the Seven Gables throughout 2025. Be sure to check their website and calendar for details, dates, and links to register. The next partnership is scheduled for June 11...
Everyone knows Salem for the 1692 Witchcraft Trials, but did you know that Salem made significant contributions to the American Revolution? The shot heard round the world almost happened here, we were known for our Privateers (legal Pirates), who were the most successful against the British, and British Governor General Thomas Gage encountered some of...
Fiesta en la Calle is North Shore CDC’s annual festival celebrating the vibrant culture of the Point neighborhood that includes live music, dancing, art, and the premiere of a new collection of murals in the Punto Urban Art Museum by New England-based artists and Point residents. The annual Block Party celebrates the diverse community and...
Everyone knows Salem for the 1692 Witchcraft Trials, but did you know that Salem made significant contributions to the American Revolution? The shot heard round the world almost happened here, we were known for our Privateers (legal Pirates), who were the most successful against the British, and British Governor General Thomas Gage encountered some of...
Hands-on History June 14-August 31 on Saturdays and Sundays, 11:00 A.M. – 4:00 P.M. (Specific dates: June 14, 15, 21, 22, 28, and 29. July 5, 6, 12. 13, 19, 20, 26, and 27. August 2, 3, 9, 10. 16, 17, 23, 24, 30, and 31.) Join us for Hands-on History at The Gables! This...
With Vijay Joyce! Date: June 14 @ 2:00 pm - 4:00 pm Cost: $50 Tour Salem through the eyes of this city’s famous son, Nathaniel Hawthorne. We’ll explore the physical world of the Gothic author by visiting many of the sites he frequented during his life here and discuss how the events tied to those...
Everyone knows Salem for the 1692 Witchcraft Trials, but did you know that Salem made significant contributions to the American Revolution? The shot heard round the world almost happened here, we were known for our Privateers (legal Pirates), who were the most successful against the British, and British Governor General Thomas Gage encountered some of...
Hands-on History June 14-August 31 on Saturdays and Sundays, 11:00 A.M. – 4:00 P.M. (Specific dates: June 14, 15, 21, 22, 28, and 29. July 5, 6, 12. 13, 19, 20, 26, and 27. August 2, 3, 9, 10. 16, 17, 23, 24, 30, and 31.) Join us for Hands-on History at The Gables! This...
Please join North Shore CDC for a tour of Salem’s vibrant, historic Point neighborhood on Thursday, May 22nd from 11:00 AM to 1:30 PM. Immerse yourself in the community on this walking mural tour of the Punto Urban Art Museum while you learn about local history, art, culture and restaurants. Attendees will sample a taste...
Hands-on History June 14-August 31 on Saturdays and Sundays, 11:00 A.M. – 4:00 P.M. (Specific dates: June 14, 15, 21, 22, 28, and 29. July 5, 6, 12. 13, 19, 20, 26, and 27. August 2, 3, 9, 10. 16, 17, 23, 24, 30, and 31.) Join us for Hands-on History at The Gables! This...
Know before you go In-person event Location: Morse Auditorium Included with admission Recommended for ages 13+ Join us for an afternoon discussion of queer narratives in film and media with special guests and local experts who are actively uplifting and representing the LGBTQIA+ community in their work. First, the Panorama Queer and Trans Film Festival...
Hands-on History June 14-August 31 on Saturdays and Sundays, 11:00 A.M. – 4:00 P.M. (Specific dates: June 14, 15, 21, 22, 28, and 29. July 5, 6, 12. 13, 19, 20, 26, and 27. August 2, 3, 9, 10. 16, 17, 23, 24, 30, and 31.) Join us for Hands-on History at The Gables! This...
Know before you go In-person event Location: Main Atrium and Building Dreams Exhibition Gallery $10 members, $20 nonmembers Join us for an evening of mindful creativity that celebrates the recent opening of Jung Yeondoo: Building Dreams! Go on a curator-led tour of the exhibition and then bring your dreams to life by exploring a visual...
Know before you go In-person event Location: Main Atrium $35; $20 Salem residents Guests must be ages 18 and up, with valid ID, in order to attend. This program includes amplified music, live music (singing), participants dancing and jumping on a hard floor and flashing or strobing lights. Festive neon attire is encouraged, but wide-brimmed...
Hands-on History June 14-August 31 on Saturdays and Sundays, 11:00 A.M. – 4:00 P.M. (Specific dates: June 14, 15, 21, 22, 28, and 29. July 5, 6, 12. 13, 19, 20, 26, and 27. August 2, 3, 9, 10. 16, 17, 23, 24, 30, and 31.) Join us for Hands-on History at The Gables! This...
Hands-on History June 14-August 31 on Saturdays and Sundays, 11:00 A.M. – 4:00 P.M. (Specific dates: June 14, 15, 21, 22, 28, and 29. July 5, 6, 12. 13, 19, 20, 26, and 27. August 2, 3, 9, 10. 16, 17, 23, 24, 30, and 31.) Join us for Hands-on History at The Gables! This...
$5 members; $10 nonmembers Slow down, unplug and awaken your senses on a guided nature immersion in the Ropes Mansion Garden. The program will begin with a facilitated journey through the senses, inviting rest and wandering. Then, explore the colors and shapes you observe in the garden through watercolor "dreamscapes.” All the prompts, ways of...
Everyone knows Salem for the 1692 Witchcraft Trials, but did you know that Salem made significant contributions to the American Revolution? The shot heard round the world almost happened here, we were known for our Privateers (legal Pirates), who were the most successful against the British, and British Governor General Thomas Gage encountered some of...
Everyone knows Salem for the 1692 Witchcraft Trials, but did you know that Salem made significant contributions to the American Revolution? The shot heard round the world almost happened here, we were known for our Privateers (legal Pirates), who were the most successful against the British, and British Governor General Thomas Gage encountered some of...
Everyone knows Salem for the 1692 Witchcraft Trials, but did you know that Salem made significant contributions to the American Revolution? The shot heard round the world almost happened here, we were known for our Privateers (legal Pirates), who were the most successful against the British, and British Governor General Thomas Gage encountered some of...
Hands-on History June 14-August 31 on Saturdays and Sundays, 11:00 A.M. – 4:00 P.M. (Specific dates: June 14, 15, 21, 22, 28, and 29. July 5, 6, 12. 13, 19, 20, 26, and 27. August 2, 3, 9, 10. 16, 17, 23, 24, 30, and 31.) Join us for Hands-on History at The Gables! This...
Everyone knows Salem for the 1692 Witchcraft Trials, but did you know that Salem made significant contributions to the American Revolution? The shot heard round the world almost happened here, we were known for our Privateers (legal Pirates), who were the most successful against the British, and British Governor General Thomas Gage encountered some of...
Hands-on History June 14-August 31 on Saturdays and Sundays, 11:00 A.M. – 4:00 P.M. (Specific dates: June 14, 15, 21, 22, 28, and 29. July 5, 6, 12. 13, 19, 20, 26, and 27. August 2, 3, 9, 10. 16, 17, 23, 24, 30, and 31.) Join us for Hands-on History at The Gables! This...
