Free orientation and a behind-the-scenes tour of the Salem Athenaeum just for new members. The event includes an overview of our history, mission, and outlines current services and membership benefits.
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La Experiencia de Visita Guiada incluye:
La compra de su boleto es un acuerdo con las siguientes exenciones de responsabilidad y nuestras Pautas de servicio para visitantes. Todas las ventas son finales.
Su compra significa que usted lee y acepta lo siguiente:
Distanciamiento social: la visita guiada incluirá espacios reducidos y habitaciones sin ventilación donde no podrá mantener 6 pies de otros visitantes.
Reprogramación: No contamos con los recursos de personal para atender las solicitudes de reprogramación de sus boletos. La fecha y hora de venta de entradas son definitivas.
Llegada puntual: debido a limitaciones de capacidad, no podemos aceptar llegadas tardías. No se ofrecerán reembolsos por llegadas tardías.
No se permiten mascotas: solo se permiten animales de servicio para acompañar a los visitantes de La Casa de los Siete Tejados. No se permiten animales de apoyo emocional, terapia y consuelo.
Sin reembolsos: todas las ventas son definitivas. Los reembolsos no están disponibles.
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.
When: Monday, September 7
Time: Drop in anytime between 11:00 A.M. and 3:00 P.M.
Duration: A perfect 20–30 minute creative break.
Cost: Included FREE with your Mansion Tour or Grounds Pass!
Join educator, author, and former Paranormal Salem owner Kimberly Peterson for an intimate 90-minute indoor workshop exploring the tools, history, and lived experience behind paranormal investigation in Salem. Blending real investigative methods with intuitive development and mediumship, this hands-on experience includes intuitive exercises, a guided spirit communication circle, and the use of tools such as K2 meters and spirit boxes. Each guest receives a pendulum and a signed book. Part history lesson, part intuitive development, part séance. Limited to 12 guests.
Join Captain Michael Rutstein as he covers the events leading up to the famous battle between the armed American schooner Hannah and HMS Nautilus in October 1775. He will walk us step by step through the engagement and wrap up with the repercussions of this event and its impact on the course of the Revolution here on the North Shore.
Michael Rutstein: After drafting and then reluctantly abandoning a business plan to create a replica of Hannah, Rutstein commissioned local boatbuilder Harold Burnham to build a representation of the 1812 Salem privateer FAME in 2003. For 23 seasons, FAME sailed out of Pickering Wharf in Salem to critical and popular acclaim. In April 2026, FAME was sold to the Liberty Fleet of Tall Ships in Boston.
While admission is free, space is limited; registration is strongly encouraged.
CLICK HERE to Register
This program is part of the Conflict & Community: Salem, Essex County, and the American Revolution lecture series. This series is a partnership between Essex Heritage and Salem Maritime National Historical Park and highlights the unique role of Essex County communities during the American Revolution. CLICK HERE or more information about Conflict & Community programs.
Captain Michael Rutstein recounts the events leading to the battle between schooner Hannah and HMS Nautilus, Oct. 1775.
Join Captain Michael Rutstein as he covers the events leading up to the famous battle between the armed American schooner Hannah and HMS Nautilus in October 1775. He will walk us step by step through the engagement and wrap up with the repercussions of this event and its impact on the course of the Revolution here on the North Shore.
Michael Rutstein: After drafting and then reluctantly abandoning a business plan to create a replica of Hannah, Rutstein commissioned local boatbuilder Harold Burnham to build a representation of the 1812 Salem privateer FAME in 2003. For 23 seasons, FAME sailed out of Pickering Wharf in Salem to critical and popular acclaim. In April 2026, FAME was sold to the Liberty Fleet of Tall Ships in Boston.
While admission is free space is limited; registration is strongly encouraged.
This program is part of the Conflict & Community: Salem, Essex County, and the American Revolution lecture series. This series is a partnership between Essex Heritage and Salem Maritime National Historical Park and highlights the unique role of Essex County communities during the American Revolution.
For this year’s Trails and Sails, we are offering our Women’s History Tour! From the Indigenous women who worked the land to our organization’s founder, women have always been a part of the Turner-Ingersoll Mansion’s history, but not always given the spotlight they deserve. The House of the Seven Gables has created a Women’s History Tour to focus, in-depth, on the many women who have lived and labored in the Mansion. This event is free, but registration is required.
For this year’s Trails and Sails, we are offering our Women’s History Tour! From the Indigenous women who worked the land to our organization’s founder, women have always been a part of the Turner-Ingersoll Mansion’s history, but not always given the spotlight they deserve. The House of the Seven Gables has created a Women’s History Tour to focus, in-depth, on the many women who have lived and labored in the Mansion. This event is free, but registration is required.
Enjoy the elegance and history of 1805 federal-style Hamilton Hall through a guided tour of all three floors. Hear stories from the past 220 years in our historic event space. Learn about the caretaker Remonds’ successful catering business and their family’s dedication to equal rights for all. View famous architect and woodcarver Samuel McIntire’s carved wooden eagle, and our collection of 1890’s – 1920’s period clothing and accessories. Uncover architectural history with a model of our ballroom floor’s construction. Capture a beautiful picture of the ballroom from the third-floor balcony, and much more! Be advised Hamilton Hall is a historic building and unfortunately not wheelchair accessible. The guided tour will include climbing stairs to the second and third floors, which have railings. Age restriction: Under 18 with parent or legal guardian. In person. Free.
Enjoy the elegance and history of 1805 federal-style Hamilton Hall through a guided tour of all three floors.
Hear stories from the past 220 years in our historic event space. Learn about the caretaker Remonds’ successful catering business and their family’s dedication to equal rights for all. View famous architect and woodcarver Samuel McIntire’s carved wooden eagle, and our collection of 1890’s – 1920’s period clothing and accessories. Uncover architectural history with a model of our ballroom floor’s construction. Capture a beautiful picture of the ballroom from the third-floor balcony, and much more!
Be advised Hamilton Hall is a historic building and unfortunately not wheelchair accessible. The guided tour will include climbing stairs to the second and third floors, which have railings.
Highlights: under 18 with parent or legal guardian; In person.
Judge William G. Young explores how Salem and Boston maritime conflicts (1800–1840) shaped early American admiralty law post Revolution.
Learn about the establishment of American Admiralty Law in Salem and Boston following the American Revolution, tracing how early 19th-century maritime conflicts in these port cities shaped the development of American jurisprudence. The lecture will examine how disputes over cargo, salvage, and prize cases during the period tested and refined the young nation’s legal system. Judge Young will also discuss the pivotal role played by Judge John Davis in establishing practical precedents for handling these cases — precedents that would go on to influence the broader framework of American admiralty law.
About the Speaker:
The Honorable William G. Young has served as a Judge of the United States District Court for the District of Massachusetts since 1985, following eight years on the Massachusetts Superior Court. A graduate of Harvard College and Harvard Law School, he served as a U.S. Army officer before beginning his legal career as law clerk to Chief Justice Raymond S. Wilkins of the Massachusetts Supreme Judicial Court. He later practiced law with Bingham, Dana & Gould and served as Special Assistant Attorney General and Chief Counsel to Governor Francis W. Sargent. An acclaimed teacher of evidence and trial advocacy, Judge Young has taught at Harvard, Boston College, and Boston University. He is also a prolific legal scholar and the author of several influential works on evidence, trial practice, and federal jurisprudence.
While admission is free space is limited; registration is strongly encouraged.
This program is part of the Conflict & Community: Salem, Essex County, and the American Revolution lecture series. This series is a partnership between Essex Heritage and Salem Maritime National Historical Park and highlights the unique role of Essex County communities during the American Revolution. CLICK HERE or more information about Conflict & Community programs.
Judge William G. Young explores how Salem and Boston maritime conflicts (1800–1840) shaped early American admiralty law post Revolution.
Learn about the establishment of American Admiralty Law in Salem and Boston following the American Revolution, tracing how early 19th-century maritime conflicts in these port cities shaped the development of American jurisprudence. The lecture will examine how disputes over cargo, salvage, and prize cases during the period tested and refined the young nation’s legal system. Judge Young will also discuss the pivotal role played by Judge John Davis in establishing practical precedents for handling these cases — precedents that would go on to influence the broader framework of American admiralty law.
About the Speaker:
The Honorable William G. Young has served as a Judge of the United States District Court for the District of Massachusetts since 1985, following eight years on the Massachusetts Superior Court. A graduate of Harvard College and Harvard Law School, he served as a U.S. Army officer before beginning his legal career as law clerk to Chief Justice Raymond S. Wilkins of the Massachusetts Supreme Judicial Court. He later practiced law with Bingham, Dana & Gould and served as Special Assistant Attorney General and Chief Counsel to Governor Francis W. Sargent. An acclaimed teacher of evidence and trial advocacy, Judge Young has taught at Harvard, Boston College, and Boston University. He is also a prolific legal scholar and the author of several influential works on evidence, trial practice, and federal jurisprudence.
Celebrate the harvest season with a taste of 17th-century New England. The 17th Century Fall Faire brings the Rebecca Nurse Homestead to life for a day of costumed reenactors, hands-on activities for kids, local artisans, and fall-themed food and drink. Wander the historic grounds and buildings, enjoy live music from Crowninshield Punch, and soak up the history along the way. Family-friendly and rain or shine — come harvest a little history with us!
How wealthy merchant, Philip English, became the accused.
Join us for the truth about Philip English based on our extensive research through our own church archives and historical documents from Salem. This work, written by Rory O’Brien and edited by Marilynne Roach, will be appreciated for its authenticity and power to convey the essence of the man who not only built a successful career in young Salem, but also narrowly escaped the witch trials with his life and founded a church that still stands and serves today.
All proceeds benefit the ministries & historic preservation of St. Peter’s.
Two showtimes available on Saturdays:
First Show: 2:00 – 2:45 pm
Second Show: 4:00 – 4:45 pm
How wealthy merchant, Philip English, became the accused.
Join us for the truth about Philip English based on our extensive research through our own church archives and historical documents from Salem. This work, written by Rory O’Brien and edited by Marilynne Roach, will be appreciated for its authenticity and power to convey the essence of the man who not only built a successful career in young Salem, but also narrowly escaped the witch trials with his life and founded a church that still stands and serves today.
All proceeds benefit the ministries & historic preservation of St. Peter’s.
Two showtimes available on Saturdays:
First Show: 2:00 – 2:45 pm
Second Show: 4:00 – 4:45 pm
Embrace the spookier side of The House of the Seven Gables with an after-hours candlelit journey through the mansion. Experience the home as it was described by Salem author Nathaniel Hawthorne in his 1851 novel – an old Salem mansion that is haunted by a family curse, mysterious deaths, and ghosts of its past. Tickets are $50 for the general public and $40 for Gables members.
How wealthy merchant, Philip English, became the accused. Join us for the truth about Philip English based on our extensive research through our own church archives and historical documents from Salem. This work, written by Rory O’Brien and edited by Marilynne Roach, will be appreciated for its authenticity and power to convey the essence of the man who not only built a successful career in young Salem, but also narrowly escaped the witch trials with his life and founded a church that still stands and serves today. All proceeds benefit the ministries & historic preservation of St. Peter’s. Two showtimes available on Saturdays: First Show: 2:00 – 2:45 pm Second Show: 4:00 – 4:45 pm
How wealthy merchant, Philip English, became the accused. Join us for the truth about Philip English based on our extensive research through our own church archives and historical documents from Salem. This work, written by Rory O’Brien and edited by Marilynne Roach, will be appreciated for its authenticity and power to convey the essence of the man who not only built a successful career in young Salem, but also narrowly escaped the witch trials with his life and founded a church that still stands and serves today. All proceeds benefit the ministries & historic preservation of St. Peter’s. Two showtimes available on Saturdays: First Show: 2:00 – 2:45 pm Second Show: 4:00 – 4:45 pm
How wealthy merchant, Philip English, became the accused. Join us for the truth about Philip English based on our extensive research through our own church archives and historical documents from Salem. This work, written by Rory O’Brien and edited by Marilynne Roach, will be appreciated for its authenticity and power to convey the essence of the man who not only built a successful career in young Salem, but also narrowly escaped the witch trials with his life and founded a church that still stands and serves today. All proceeds benefit the ministries & historic preservation of St. Peter’s. Two showtimes available on Saturdays: First Show: 2:00 – 2:45 pm Second Show: 4:00 – 4:45 pm
Join us at The Gables for a screening of a classic film and a visit from Victoria Price, daughter of horror icon Vincent Price! Victoria will introduce the film and speak about her father’s life and legacy. After the screening, Victoria will sign copies of her book Vincent Price: A Daughter’s Biography, which will be available for purchase.
Tickets are $35 general admission and $30 for Gables members.
Magician Anton Andresen will commemorate the 100th anniversary of Houdini's death by presenting a selection of mysteries inspired by his life and career.
Join curator and scholar Christina Hiromi Hobbs for a talk on Isamu Noguchi's voluntary incarceration at the Poston War Relocation Center during WWII.
With independence from Britain secured, in the 1780s American began trading to Asia for themselves. They bought tea in China. They sailed to the East India Company-administered India for cloth, to Yemen and Dutch Java for coffee, to Sumatra for pepper, and to many other ports in between. The trade to Asia accelerated as the French Revolutionary and Napoleonic Wars (1793-1815) kept European traders out of Asian waters, creating a tussle between British and American crews to supply French-occupied Europe with Asian goods. This process created a new class of American investor-capitalists and the first American millionaires. Yet such wealth came at a cost, as the ever growing and increasingly wealthy American trading fleet was a tempting target for foreign states and pirates—from Britain and France to Barbary and Yemen—against which the U.S. Navy was not always a match.
James Fichter, is an historian of early America, the British Empire, and international trade. His book, So Great a Proffit: How the East Indies Transformed Anglo-American Capitalism (Harvard: 2010), examined the relationship between the American (especially Salem) and British trades to the East Indies in the late 1700s and early 1800s. His book, Tea: Consumption, Politics, and Revolution, 1773-1776 (Cornell, 2023) charted the rise and collapse of tea politics in North America. His article, “The Palimpsest Captive” (Huntington Library Quarterly) reconsiders the 1806 loss of the Salem merchantman, Essex, in the Red Sea. His forthcoming work includes the books, The Real Boston Tea Party, and Mammon: The American Revolution and the Slave Trade, as well as an article on the fate of the Salem merchantman, Friendship, attacked by “pirates” in 1831.
While admission to this event is free, space is limited; registration is strongly encouraged.
CLICK HERE to register
After the lecture, join James Fichter for a book signing. A limited number of copies of So Great a Proffit: How the East Indies Trade Transformed Anglo-American Capitalism will be available for purchase. Since supplies are limited, you are welcome to bring a copy of any of his other books you already own to be signed as well.
This program is part of the Conflict & Community: Salem, Essex County, and the American Revolution lecture series. This series is a partnership between Essex Heritage and Salem Maritime National Historical Park and highlights the unique role of Essex County communities during the American Revolution. CLICK HERE or more information about Conflict & Community programs.