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| Industry | Museums or Libraries |
|---|---|
| Location | Salem, MA, United States |
| Introduction | Welcome to Salem's premiere historic site and National Historic Landmark, located on the Harbor! Discover over 330 years of Salem's history as you experience this museum and collection of historic buildings. When you arrive at The House of the Seven Gables professional guides will warmly greet you for an unforgettable tour about, American architecture, maritime history, and the literary legacy of Nathaniel Hawthorne creating the total historic experience. The House of the Seven Gables you will discover a mysterious secret staircase where you least expect it! Built in 1668, this is the oldest surviving 17th century wooden mansion in New England. The House of the Seven Gables inspired author Nathaniel Hawthorne to write his legendary novel of the same name. But there's more... The House of the Seven Gables also has an 18th century granite sea wall, and two seaside Colonial Revival Gardens. The Museum Store, located in the historic Retire Beckett House (1655), is stocked with exclusive items, unique gifts, books and souvenirs for guests of all ages. |
| Interests | In the early 1900s, Salem witnessed an influx of immigrants. Recognizing the need for social services, Caroline O. Emmerton began a Settlement program to support and assist these new immigrants in their transition into American life. For new immigrants, enrolling in classes and programs meant making their way towards a better life in a new community. To accomplish her social service work, Emmerton purchased the House of the Seven Gables, also known as the Turner Ingersoll Mansion, to generate revenue for her work. The Gables and its Trustees have recently reaffirmed Emmerton’s visionary settlement model to better address the needs of the community in the 21st century. Today’s focus is on youth from immigrant communities, their families, and at-risk teens. Partnering with other likeminded non-profits, we are able to support this target population. Programs include English language instruction that builds reading, writing, vocabulary, and cognition skills; first jobs training that allows teens to earn a paycheck in a safe, supportive environment, while learning the skills necessary to keep a job; enrichment experiences that expose teens to the performing and visual arts while strengthening creativity, curiosity, and confidence; educational support through scholarships, tutoring, SAT preparation, and college prep, to help each young person reach his or her full potential. Finally, The Gables Settlement Building is the home of the Salem Prep, Salem Public Schools’ alternative High School. This highly structured, intensive therapeutic learning provides an ideal environment for academic success, social/emotional growth, and vocational skill development. Following Caroline Emmerton’s lead, we continue to affirm that our outreach to our community is vital for renewal, not only for The Gables, but for the inspired social experiment known as The Settlement. The Gables continues to embrace the idea that education, more than any other factor, can transform lives. |