House of the Seven Gables - Revision history

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	*Gables Director Kara McLaughlin announced she was stepping down in June of 2022. The new executive Director, Dakota Russel took over the position in June 2022.		*Gables Director Kara McLaughlin announced she was stepping down in June of 2022. The new executive Director, Dakota Russel took over the position in June 2022.
	*The House of Seven Gables announced in December 2025 that they will begin the process of moving five of their historic structures further inland due to rising sea levels and climate change. The plan will begin with the structure closest to the ocean, the Counting House, built in 1830. The plan will be completed in five phases in addition to medium and long-term actions that the Gables plan to undertake for site improvement. The Gables was awarded $179,190 from the state for fiscal year 2026 for permitting and final designs for a portion of phase one improvements. The Counting House is the first improvement planned to be taken before 2030.		*The House of Seven Gables announced in December 2025 that they will begin the process of moving five of their historic structures further inland due to rising sea levels and climate change. The plan will begin with the structure closest to the ocean, the Counting House, built in 1830. The plan will be completed in five phases in addition to medium and long-term actions that the Gables plan to undertake for site improvement. The Gables was awarded $179,190 from the state for fiscal year 2026 for permitting and final designs for a portion of phase one improvements. The Counting House is the first improvement planned to be taken before 2030.
	*In 2026, The House of Seven Gables was awarded $461,000 in federal funding to ensure protection of its' seaside campus from stormwater damage. 209 Massachusetts recipients will be sharing $221,551,060. The money will be Congressionally directed spending. From ''Patch'', "The federal money will support construction of a rain garden, a subsurface infiltration system beneath the Colonial Revival gardens, a catch basin and drywell near the Hooper-Hathaway House and Hawthorne Birthplace, and a section of permeable pavers on the walkway near the exit."		*In 2026, The House of Seven Gables was awarded $461,000 in federal funding to ensure protection of its' seaside campus from stormwater damage. 209 Massachusetts recipients will be sharing $221,551,060. The money will be Congressionally directed spending. From ''Patch'', "The federal money will support construction of a rain garden, a subsurface infiltration system beneath the Colonial Revival gardens, a catch basin and drywell near the Hooper-Hathaway House and Hawthorne Birthplace, and a section of permeable pavers on the walkway near the exit."
			*In 2026, The House of Seven Gables held a ceremony in celebration of becoming an official affiliate site of the estate of legendary actor, Vincent Price. Price was a descendant of Salem Witch Trials victim Rebecca Nurse. Price also starred as Clifford Pyncheon in The House of Seven Gables 1940 film adaption. The House of Seven Gables plans to hold an annual Vincent Price program series and art exhibition.
	*In 2026, The House of Seven Gables held a ceremony in celebration of becoming an official affiliate site of the estate of legendary actor, Vincent Price. Price was a descendant of Salem Witch Trials victim Rebecca Nurse. Price also starred as Clifford Pyncheon in The House of Seven Gables 1940 film adaption.
	Victoria Price, the daughter of Vincent, had this to say about the partnership, "My father dedicated his life to advocacy to the arts of all kinds. He treasured his close relationship with The House of Seven Gables and the Salem community. I'm thrilled to bring that historic and artistic legacy of creative collaboration into the 21st century to benefit contemporary artists, authors, filmmakers, chefs, historians-and of course, the next generation of creatives who will shape our future."
	The House of Seven Gables plans to hold an annual Vincent Price program series and art exhibition.

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	*"Salem's House of Seven Gables gets $461K in federal funding to protect historic campus" ''Patch'', April 10, 2026		*"Salem's House of Seven Gables gets $461K in federal funding to protect historic campus" ''Patch'', April 10, 2026

	*"The House of Seven Gables to become affiliate site of actor Vincent Price" ''Salem Evening News'', May 1, 2026, p. A5		*The House of Seven Gables to become affiliate site of actor Vincent Price" ''Salem Evening News'', May 1, 2026, p. A5

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	*Gables Director Kara McLaughlin announced she was stepping down in June of 2022. The new executive Director, Dakota Russel took over the position in June 2022.		*Gables Director Kara McLaughlin announced she was stepping down in June of 2022. The new executive Director, Dakota Russel took over the position in June 2022.
	*The House of Seven Gables announced in December 2025 that they will begin the process of moving five of their historic structures further inland due to rising sea levels and climate change. The plan will begin with the structure closest to the ocean, the Counting House, built in 1830. The plan will be completed in five phases in addition to medium and long-term actions that the Gables plan to undertake for site improvement. The Gables was awarded $179,190 from the state for fiscal year 2026 for permitting and final designs for a portion of phase one improvements. The Counting House is the first improvement planned to be taken before 2030.		*The House of Seven Gables announced in December 2025 that they will begin the process of moving five of their historic structures further inland due to rising sea levels and climate change. The plan will begin with the structure closest to the ocean, the Counting House, built in 1830. The plan will be completed in five phases in addition to medium and long-term actions that the Gables plan to undertake for site improvement. The Gables was awarded $179,190 from the state for fiscal year 2026 for permitting and final designs for a portion of phase one improvements. The Counting House is the first improvement planned to be taken before 2030.
	*In 2026, The House of Seven Gables was awarded $461,000 in federal funding to ensure protection of its' seaside campus from stormwater damage. 209 Massachusetts recipients will be sharing $221,551,060. The money will be Congressionally directed spending. From ''Patch'', "The federal money will support construction of a rain garden, a subsurface infiltration system beneath the Colonial Revival gardens, a catch basin and drywell near the Hooper-Hathaway House and Hawthorne Birthplace, and a section of permeable pavers on the walkway near the exit."		*In 2026, The House of Seven Gables was awarded $461,000 in federal funding to ensure protection of its' seaside campus from stormwater damage. 209 Massachusetts recipients will be sharing $221,551,060. The money will be Congressionally directed spending. From ''Patch'', "The federal money will support construction of a rain garden, a subsurface infiltration system beneath the Colonial Revival gardens, a catch basin and drywell near the Hooper-Hathaway House and Hawthorne Birthplace, and a section of permeable pavers on the walkway near the exit."

			*In 2026, The House of Seven Gables held a ceremony in celebration of becoming an official affiliate site of the estate of legendary actor, Vincent Price. Price was a descendant of Salem Witch Trials victim Rebecca Nurse. Price also starred as Clifford Pyncheon in The House of Seven Gables 1940 film adaption.
			Victoria Price, the daughter of Vincent, had this to say about the partnership, "My father dedicated his life to advocacy to the arts of all kinds. He treasured his close relationship with The House of Seven Gables and the Salem community. I'm thrilled to bring that historic and artistic legacy of creative collaboration into the 21st century to benefit contemporary artists, authors, filmmakers, chefs, historians-and of course, the next generation of creatives who will shape our future."
			The House of Seven Gables plans to hold an annual Vincent Price program series and art exhibition.

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	*"Salem's House of Seven Gables gets $461K in federal funding to protect historic campus" ''Patch'', April 10, 2026		*"Salem's House of Seven Gables gets $461K in federal funding to protect historic campus" ''Patch'', April 10, 2026

			*"The House of Seven Gables to become affiliate site of actor Vincent Price" ''Salem Evening News'', May 1, 2026, p. A5

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	*The House of the Seven Gables has announced a new Research Library is opening in 2019, housed in the Hooper-Hathaway House. It contains 600 books, and nearly as many periodicals and documents. The collection also contains Nathaniel Hawthorne items, and a rare collection from Dan Foley, Salem native and esteemed landscape architect. The research library is open to members only.		*The House of the Seven Gables has announced a new Research Library is opening in 2019, housed in the Hooper-Hathaway House. It contains 600 books, and nearly as many periodicals and documents. The collection also contains Nathaniel Hawthorne items, and a rare collection from Dan Foley, Salem native and esteemed landscape architect. The research library is open to members only.
	*Gables Director Kara McLaughlin announced she was stepping down in June of 2022. The new executive Director, Dakota Russel took over the position in June 2022.		*Gables Director Kara McLaughlin announced she was stepping down in June of 2022. The new executive Director, Dakota Russel took over the position in June 2022.
	*The House of Seven Gables announced in December 2025 that they will begin the process of moving five of their historic structures further inland due to rising sea levels and climate change. The plan will begin with the structure closest to the ocean, the Counting House, built in 1830. The plan will be completed in five phases in addition to medium and long-term actions that the Gables plan to undertake for site improvement. The Gables was awarded $179,190 from the state for fiscal year 2026 for permitting and final designs for a portion of phase one improvements. The Counting House is the first improvement planned to be taken before 2030.		*The House of Seven Gables announced in December 2025 that they will begin the process of moving five of their historic structures further inland due to rising sea levels and climate change. The plan will begin with the structure closest to the ocean, the Counting House, built in 1830. The plan will be completed in five phases in addition to medium and long-term actions that the Gables plan to undertake for site improvement. The Gables was awarded $179,190 from the state for fiscal year 2026 for permitting and final designs for a portion of phase one improvements. The Counting House is the first improvement planned to be taken before 2030.
			*In 2026, The House of Seven Gables was awarded $461,000 in federal funding to ensure protection of its' seaside campus from stormwater damage. 209 Massachusetts recipients will be sharing $221,551,060. The money will be Congressionally directed spending. From ''Patch'', "The federal money will support construction of a rain garden, a subsurface infiltration system beneath the Colonial Revival gardens, a catch basin and drywell near the Hooper-Hathaway House and Hawthorne Birthplace, and a section of permeable pavers on the walkway near the exit."

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	*"Gables to move, save buildings from sea" ''Salem News'', Dec. 29, 2025, p.1-2		*"Gables to move, save buildings from sea" ''Salem News'', Dec. 29, 2025, p.1-2

			*"Salem's House of Seven Gables gets $461K in federal funding to protect historic campus" ''Patch'', April 10, 2026

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	*The House of the Seven Gables has announced a new Research Library is opening in 2019, housed in the Hooper-Hathaway House. It contains 600 books, and nearly as many periodicals and documents. The collection also contains Nathaniel Hawthorne items, and a rare collection from Dan Foley, Salem native and esteemed landscape architect. The research library is open to members only.		*The House of the Seven Gables has announced a new Research Library is opening in 2019, housed in the Hooper-Hathaway House. It contains 600 books, and nearly as many periodicals and documents. The collection also contains Nathaniel Hawthorne items, and a rare collection from Dan Foley, Salem native and esteemed landscape architect. The research library is open to members only.
	*Gables Director Kara McLaughlin announced she was stepping down in June of 2022. The new executive Director, Dakota Russel took over the position in June 2022.		*Gables Director Kara McLaughlin announced she was stepping down in June of 2022. The new executive Director, Dakota Russel took over the position in June 2022.
			*The House of Seven Gables announced in December 2025 that they will begin the process of moving five of their historic structures further inland due to rising sea levels and climate change. The plan will begin with the structure closest to the ocean, the Counting House, built in 1830. The plan will be completed in five phases in addition to medium and long-term actions that the Gables plan to undertake for site improvement. The Gables was awarded $179,190 from the state for fiscal year 2026 for permitting and final designs for a portion of phase one improvements. The Counting House is the first improvement planned to be taken before 2030.
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	*"House of Seven Gables director to step down" ''Salem News'', Feb. 4, 2022, p. A1		*"House of Seven Gables director to step down" ''Salem News'', Feb. 4, 2022, p. A1

			*"Gables to move, save buildings from sea" ''Salem News'', Dec. 29, 2025, p.1-2

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	*[http://www.7gables.org/ House of the Seven Gables] Museum website		*[http://www.7gables.org/ House of the Seven Gables] Museum website

	*[http://~~evergreen~~.noblenet.org/~~eg/opac/record~~/1506200~~?locg=63~~ Chronicles of Three Old Houses] by Caroline O. Emmerton		*[http://Salem.noblenet.org/Record/1506200 Chronicles of Three Old Houses] by Caroline O. Emmerton

	*[http://~~evergreen~~.noblenet.org/~~eg/opac/record~~/3736568~~?locg=63~~ A Gracious Host; Visiting the Gables through the years] Moffat, David		*[http://Salem.noblenet.org/Record/3736568 A Gracious Host; Visiting the Gables through the years] Moffat, David

	*"New visitor center opens at House of the Seven Gables" ''Salem Evening News'', Aug. 13, 1994, p.1		*"New visitor center opens at House of the Seven Gables" ''Salem Evening News'', Aug. 13, 1994, p.1
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	*"Seven Gables sees rare opportunity for growth; organization raising money to restore rooms" ''Salem News'', Feb. 16, 2016, p. 1		*"Seven Gables sees rare opportunity for growth; organization raising money to restore rooms" ''Salem News'', Feb. 16, 2016, p. 1

	*[http://~~evergreen~~.noblenet.org/~~eg/opac/record~~/1696468~~?locg=63~~ Illustrated History of Salem and Environs] Salem Evening News, p. 25 (photo of House of Seven Gables without added gables.]		*[http://Salem.noblenet.org/Record/1696468 Illustrated History of Salem and Environs] Salem Evening News, p. 25 (photo of House of Seven Gables without added gables.]

	*[http://~~evergreen~~.noblenet.org/~~eg/opac/record~~/2264429~~?locg=63~~ Architecture in Salem] Tolles, p. 63- 66-7		*[http://Salem.noblenet.org/Record/2264429 Architecture in Salem] Tolles, p. 63- 66-7

	*[http://~~evergreen~~.noblenet.org/~~eg/opac/record~~/2051346~~?locg=63~~ House of Seven Gables, 1668-1968] 1968 photographs by Samuel Chamberlain		*[http://Salem.noblenet.org/Record/2051346 House of Seven Gables, 1668-1968] 1968 photographs by Samuel Chamberlain

	*[http://~~evergreen~~.noblenet.org/~~eg/opac/record~~/2406826~~?locg=63~~ Salem Myth and Memory] ed. by Dane A. Morrison, p. 299-313		*[http://Salem.noblenet.org/Record/2406826 Salem Myth and Memory] ed. by Dane A. Morrison, p. 299-313

	*[https://~~catalog~~.noblenet.org/~~eg/opac/record~~/4075275~~?locg=63~~ The House of the Seven Gables] Conary, R, Moffat D.		*[https://Salem.noblenet.org/Record/4075275 The House of the Seven Gables] Conary, R, Moffat D.

	*"House of Seven Gables director to step down" ''Salem News'', Feb. 4, 2022, p. A1		*"House of Seven Gables director to step down" ''Salem News'', Feb. 4, 2022, p. A1

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	*[http://evergreen.noblenet.org/eg/opac/record/2406826?locg=63 Salem Myth and Memory] ed. by Dane A. Morrison, p. 299-313		*[http://evergreen.noblenet.org/eg/opac/record/2406826?locg=63 Salem Myth and Memory] ed. by Dane A. Morrison, p. 299-313

	*[https://catalog.noblenet.org/eg/opac/record/4075275?locg=63 The House of the Seven Gables] Conary, R, ~~Moffatt,~~ D~~.,2017~~.		*[https://catalog.noblenet.org/eg/opac/record/4075275?locg=63 The House of the Seven Gables] Conary, R, Moffat D.

	*"House of Seven Gables director to step down" ''Salem News'', Feb. 4, 2022, p. A1		*"House of Seven Gables director to step down" ''Salem News'', Feb. 4, 2022, p. A1

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	*[http://evergreen.noblenet.org/eg/opac/record/2406826?locg=63 Salem Myth and Memory] ed. by Dane A. Morrison, p. 299-313		*[http://evergreen.noblenet.org/eg/opac/record/2406826?locg=63 Salem Myth and Memory] ed. by Dane A. Morrison, p. 299-313

			*[https://catalog.noblenet.org/eg/opac/record/4075275?locg=63 The House of the Seven Gables] Conary, R, Moffatt, D.,2017.

	*"House of Seven Gables director to step down" ''Salem News'', Feb. 4, 2022, p. A1		*"House of Seven Gables director to step down" ''Salem News'', Feb. 4, 2022, p. A1

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	*Anita Blackaby became the newest director of the site beginning in 2008, bringing 30 years of professional museum experience.		*Anita Blackaby became the newest director of the site beginning in 2008, bringing 30 years of professional museum experience.
	*In 2010, the Gables eliminated some of the children's programs at the Settlement House due to financial challenges and duplication of services. The after-school and camp programs were costly to run and had declined in enrollment. New partnerships have begun with various community organizations, many whose programs align with the spirit and intent of The Settlement's mission. Some of these are: Express Yourself, Inc. of Beverly, Salem CyberSpace, The Plummer Home for Boys in Salem, and St. Peter's Episcopal Church/Iglesia Episcopal San Pedro & the Family Self-Sufficiency Center, in Salem.		*In 2010, the Gables eliminated some of the children's programs at the Settlement House due to financial challenges and duplication of services. The after-school and camp programs were costly to run and had declined in enrollment. New partnerships have begun with various community organizations, many whose programs align with the spirit and intent of The Settlement's mission. Some of these are: Express Yourself, Inc. of Beverly, Salem CyberSpace, The Plummer Home for Boys in Salem, and St. Peter's Episcopal Church/Iglesia Episcopal San Pedro & the Family Self-Sufficiency Center, in Salem.
			*The House of the Seven Gables offers free English as a Second Language (ESL) and Citizenship classes to adults. Their Immigration and Education Center (located at Shetland Park) is a vital part of their mission.
	*In 2015, under the leadership of Executive Director Kara McLaughlin, the Gables is embarking on a restoration of two rooms in the house that have not been renovated or open to the public before. This is in anticipation of their 350th anniversary.		*In 2015, under the leadership of Executive Director Kara McLaughlin, the Gables is embarking on a restoration of two rooms in the house that have not been renovated or open to the public before. This is in anticipation of their 350th anniversary.
	*The House of the Seven Gables has announced a new Research Library is opening in 2019, housed in the Hooper-Hathaway House. It contains 600 books, and nearly as many periodicals and documents. The collection also contains Nathaniel Hawthorne items, and a rare collection from Dan Foley, Salem native and esteemed landscape architect. The research library is open to members only.		*The House of the Seven Gables has announced a new Research Library is opening in 2019, housed in the Hooper-Hathaway House. It contains 600 books, and nearly as many periodicals and documents. The collection also contains Nathaniel Hawthorne items, and a rare collection from Dan Foley, Salem native and esteemed landscape architect. The research library is open to members only.

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	*In 2015, under the leadership of Executive Director Kara McLaughlin, the Gables is embarking on a restoration of two rooms in the house that have not been renovated or open to the public before. This is in anticipation of their 350th anniversary.		*In 2015, under the leadership of Executive Director Kara McLaughlin, the Gables is embarking on a restoration of two rooms in the house that have not been renovated or open to the public before. This is in anticipation of their 350th anniversary.
	*The House of the Seven Gables has announced a new Research Library is opening in 2019, housed in the Hooper-Hathaway House. It contains 600 books, and nearly as many periodicals and documents. The collection also contains Nathaniel Hawthorne items, and a rare collection from Dan Foley, Salem native and esteemed landscape architect. The research library is open to members only.		*The House of the Seven Gables has announced a new Research Library is opening in 2019, housed in the Hooper-Hathaway House. It contains 600 books, and nearly as many periodicals and documents. The collection also contains Nathaniel Hawthorne items, and a rare collection from Dan Foley, Salem native and esteemed landscape architect. The research library is open to members only.
			*Gables Director Kara McLaughlin announced she was stepping down in June of 2022. The new executive Director, Dakota Russel took over the position in June 2022.
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	*[http://evergreen.noblenet.org/eg/opac/record/2406826?locg=63 Salem Myth and Memory] ed. by Dane A. Morrison, p. 299-313		*[http://evergreen.noblenet.org/eg/opac/record/2406826?locg=63 Salem Myth and Memory] ed. by Dane A. Morrison, p. 299-313

			*"House of Seven Gables director to step down" ''Salem News'', Feb. 4, 2022, p. A1