thoughtfulness. schedule and current sponsors) works. (See Pg. 5 for complete
litics of the day may have affe thorne’s writings and how the po cted his
Many thanks to our donors for their
EXYO EXYO and her thoughts on similariti mate of today affected this case es to Haw‐
Garden Party Party Garden 5-19 tion as seen in the previous postcard.
itical cli‐ make a comparison how the pol Cape Cod murderer. She will also
viction of the investigation, arrest and con litical forces that affected the back in the right minus its third loor addi‐ tion tion
most escaped detection. Michele will present a comparative loo k at the po‐
Artists’ Recep- Artists’ 4-26
Gables. Notice the yellow house to the
and al‐ or who murdered a local woman story of a Cape Cod trash collect
Air Air
he Seven that pertain to The House of t We welcome donations of any kind
il Rules”. This is the true will discuss her novel “When Ev
En Plein Plein En 4-18—-4-25
columnist, television producer and veteran crime reporter
’s day. had been in back in Hawthorne wisdom to restore the house as it
journalist, award‐winning Emmy‐nominated investigative Jim McAllister McAllister Jim 4-17
rton had the tter façade. Luckily, Ms. Emme when the style was to have a la ee. This best selling author, pleased to present Michele McPh
Tea Tea
r Visitor’s Center, we are on March 20th at 7:00 P.M. in ou
The donor was delighted to learn that his postcard was pre‐reno vation
Strong Women’s Women’s Strong 4-23
authors and experts for this year’s speaker series. Beginning
d The Gables. ed and found that it was indee all of the gables. We investigat
ce a star studded cast of The Gables is excited to announ
Michel McPhee McPhee Michel 3-20
Gables” Seven at Lectures Seven “ was quite sure that it was not The Gables, basically because it didn’t have
SAVE the DATE DATE the SAVE
e donor card that was taken c 1905. Th was moved to our site. Another
Postcards
before Hooper Hathaway House (continued from Pg. 2 )
of Executive Director.
success. its ultimately and programs Connection’s Caribbean The
The Board of Trustees will now commence a search for the perman ent position
in played class Studies American Orsello’s ‐ Duclos Dr. from students University
State Salem role important the mention didn’t Issue...We 2012 Dec. Oversight
ies for our communities.” valued educational opportunit
Emmerton’s legacy and excited to help The Gables carry out its mission to create
the chance to become a part of the team at the Gables. I am ins pired by Caroline
am thrilled to have husband and two children. “I currently lives in Salem with her
Northeastern University, and Master’s in Education from Lesley University. She
Born and raised in Salem, Kara received her B.A. from Wellesley College, MBA from
ing math in the Salem and Danvers public schools.
Laura Wrightson Wrightson Laura Group, a regional compensation consulting irm. four years teach‐ She spent the last
Paul Viccica Viccica Paul
f The Survey ears as the President and CEO o man resources, serving several y
Carla Saccone Saccone Carla
world as well as public education. She spent almost twenty yea rs in the ield of hu‐
James Rose Rose James
to The Gables with experience from the fo Kara McLaughlin comes r‐pro it business
John Randall III III Randall John
Jude Nixon Ph.D. Ph.D. Nixon Jude
welcome her and her family to The Gables’ family.”
Ann Leaver Leaver Ann
served children of i mmigrant families, will help ensure a smoot h transition. We all
Carol Lavoie Schuster Schuster Lavoie Carol
standing of our dual mission to run the museum to bene it under‐ Eric Hayes Hayes Eric
Marion Freedman-Gurspan Freedman-Gurspan Marion The Gables and the Salem community coupled with her under‐
Elizabeth Duclos-Orsello, Ph.D. Ph.D. Duclos-Orsello, Elizabeth bles as our Interim Executive Di rector. Her strong ties to bot h
K. Brewer Doran, Ph.D. Ph.D. Doran, Brewer K.
Board was very pleased that Kara was available to join The Ga‐
Kenmore Commoss Commoss Kenmore
pressed his enthusiasm when aske d about the appointment, “ The
George Irving, Esq, Secretary Secretary Esq, Irving, George
0991 ‐ 744 ‐ 978 F Executive Director of The Gables . Board Pres. Andy Meyers ex‐ Henry Newman, II, Treasurer Treasurer II, Newman, Henry
Trustees of Board
Andrew Meyers, President President Meyers, Andrew 01970 MA Salem, The Board of Trustees has chosen Kara McLaughlin as the Interim
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Interim Executive Director Announced
Board of Trustees Trustees of Board
FEBRUARY 2013
programs for local, underserved children and immigrant families. families. immigrant and children underserved local, for programs
The Gables is more than you think. For over a Century we have provided provided have we Century a over For think. you than more is Gables The Page 8
es and many thanks.
. House of the Seven Gables. Take a ride and make a winter visit
sincere condolenc‐ . We wish to send her family that the donation is in her honor
as this place., The sprouts even in the bone chilling spells. They are as magical
to be sure to say to send donations to The Gables in her name. Friends are asked y send up little chant me. They greet me on the walk after wind or rain and the
ntinue to en‐ walk ways. The moss on the wooden shakes outside the of ice co noring Debbie’s memory by encouraging friends wish to thank her family for ho
ces the brick mant wisteria arbor and snow la The twinkle lights crown the dor
of her passing and ing here was one of her life’s joys. We were so sorry to hear
red that work‐ er husband and son, David, sha Edith Harmon was the Director. H
accept a pat. y to vocalize his opinions and lesser rank. Pete is always read
h her book cart when the nursery school wit
malade feline of the Museum Store and has an occasional spat with Pete, the mar
Debbie worked at The Gables raising funds for tissue paper in Dusty , our resident Maine Coon cat, continues to lounge on the
loved husband of 56 years , Dr. E. Hartley Smith.
garden. tial glow to every nook in the has tucked us in and gives a nup
Florida with her be‐ Marblehead and Naples,
ing runs. The snow nt is swift, perfect for herr ish, herring we think. The curre
time friend on Feb. 5. Deborah J. Smith lived in cormorant diving for linger. There’s an occasional as if they know it’s too cold to
rs that skate quickly at loat in the icy blue wate barren and the moorings are all th We were sad to hear that The Gables lost a long
t hasten. Piers are ern sunset in hopes of warmer days of Spring, if only they migh
Smith J. Deborah of….Mrs. Memory In ……The Salem light shines its auruleon tone from the west‐ Gables the at Extras
special occasion. fascinator) a donning Cambridge, of Duchess Middleton, Kate of (Photo
Romance
istory, celebrate an event or and are a great way to explore h
Blithedale The from
st served after the tour. Private tours are available upon reque
Hawthorne Nathaniel
and proclaim their own strength and individuality. Tea will b e
boughs.”
the girls from EXYO will make their own “fascinators”, aka hats , rustling among wind
summer a of sigh the been Naumkeag women. To celebrate the theme of strong women,
had it if than more any
searched and written by Jennifer Reilly, will also include the
window, the past trailing
ing their time. The tour, re‐ how they contributed to life dur
snowdrift the by
will discuss the women who lived here, both rich and poor, and
depressed
State U student from the American studies program, the strong women theme be to
ourselves allow not who will explore the roles women at The Gables. Prepared by a LifeBridge Salem
would We “
on April 23, from 5:30‐7:30 p.m., for young women from and Yourself Express
Gables The and Women Strong A special tour and tea will be held
tails. www.7gables.org/events
Please visit our website for more de‐
in what is now our parking lot. nt’d. Pg. 8) Also notice that this was (Co ner in an antique treasure.
charm and ambiance for a special din‐ y yellow house ght there appears a three stor rather large mustache. On the ri
House, c. 1682, we can provide the
the cent shop was added. Notice the insert of Nathaniel Hawtho rne sporting a
ing room of the Hooper‐Hathaway
seen before. This view of the house dated 1910‐15 is from Turn er St. before
conference meeting space. In the din‐
ind a few versions of the house we hadn’t
commodate your gathering or work as a
attics and old records. We were delighted to has a beautiful AV room which can ac‐
We also have inside venues avail able. Our state‐of‐the‐art Vis itor’s Center ing a “ ind” as they took care of cleaning out
came from a caring individual who was donat‐ your special party really memorab le. Parking is free and ample .
brations, anniversaries, and wedd ue to make ings. We have the perfect ven hode Island. Each call lar call came in from R
welcome corporate gatherings, convention meetings, birthdays, l ife cele‐ of Seven Gables. A couple weeks later, a simi‐
family or your company. Hold yo ur next event here at The Gable s. We
found a couple of old postcards of The House
Our waterfront lawn affords the perfect opportunity to gather with your
We received a call this winter fr om a new friend in Connecticut who promptly
Hold Event Next Your Gables The at
Nostalgia… Postcard
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weddings, anniversaries, parties and corporate affairs, too.
bles. We do ceive a complimentary brochure. Hold your next event at The Ga
to our site. Please see our web for more details or come tour t he site and re‐
catering ine events for decades and will bring their professi onal expertise
staff has been for events. Their experienced fer an outside waterfront venue
They will also be booking weddings on the lawn. This will allow them to of‐
om for dinners. they will be utilizing this ro care of our major events now and
be taking otel’s catering department will with The Hawthorne Hotel. The h
r new contract sh coat of paint as we start ou primed in preparation for a fre
loors are being scraped, all the paneling and woodwork is bein g sanded and
Restorations are under weigh at Hooper Hathaway’s dining room. The
Maintenance & Buildings Preservation
Nathaniel Hawthorne Hawthorne Nathaniel
journalism. She lives in Boston. Boston. in lives She journalism.
was 1706.” 1706.” was
e Gables’ Board of Directors. Orsello is also a Trustee on Th WCVB in Boston earned her an Emmy nomination for outstanding investigative investigative outstanding for nomination Emmy an her earned Boston in WCVB
four days. The date date The days. four
land Press Association in 2007. In 2012 her investigative repor ting for ABC News affiliate affiliate
that will help develop a lending . Duclos‐ system for our collection. Dr
God’s permission, in in permission, God’s
2004, where McPhee she was awarde umn” by the New Eng‐ d irst place for “Serious Col
an electronic card catalog for inventory books in our collection and create
Swan in York, with with York, in Swan New York City. She returned alongside other crime scribes in to her native Boston in
arrive at the Black Black the at arrive She is also the creator of the A&E TV special, “Crime Ink,” which featured her reporting , Library Science Major, will inish cataloging Baker Tracey The Gables.
Gambino crime family turncoat whose testimony sent the late Joh n Gotti to prison for life. Swan in London and and London in Swan
students which focus on the role of women at EXYO and LifeBridge tours to
e Bull” Gravano, the ntered on the life of Sammy “Th The second Tru‐TV documentary ce
leave the Black Black the leave
will write and present specialized Reilly Jennifer Studies program. Student
stage-coach would would stage-coach
er book, “A Mob Story.” rat who was the subject of h
University students from Professor Elizabeth Duclos‐Orsello’s A merican ciello, the South Beach, Miami cials – one chronicling Chris Pa nightclub king turned mob announcing that a a that announcing
for Boston TV af iliates. McPhee has co‐produced and hosted two Tru‐TV “Mugshot” spe‐ advertisement, advertisement, We have also launched community partnerships which involve Sale m State
is also a commentator and the Fox News Network. She national programs on CNN; MSNBC;
old printed printed old
pro ile crime cases across the country and has been a commentat or on breaking news for
program will be announced later.
“I saw on the wall an an wall the on saw “I
she has covered high‐ A longtime columnist and crime reporter for the Boston Herald;
England 1857 1857 England Monday afternoons from 3:00‐6:00 p.m. from January 28—April 8. A Fall
ntitled: “The Days After.” Award for a body of 9‐11 work e
Travel II” York, York, II” Travel
Salem spring program, called “ is to be held Eyes” Hawthorne’s Through
slain. She was the recipient of the 2002 New York Society of th e Silurian’s Feature News
Works...Notes of of Works...Notes
session bringing the total of chi ldren served to 80 over two ye ars. The 43 FDNY members were uthority police of icers, and 3 when 23 NYPD of icers, 37 Port A
From “Hawthorne’s “Hawthorne’s From
3,000 people including marked the murders of nearly September 11, 2001 – the day that
sions, spring and fall at The Gables. Twenty students will par ticipate in each
covered murder, mayhem and the Ma ia for nearly ten years. She was at Ground Zero on
enrichment programs at The Gable s. This program will be held in two ses‐ f for the New York Daily News, McPhee was the Police Bureau Chie the paper where she
Our second partnership is with after‐school School’s High Public Salem
movie/448886/Unmade‐Man/overview
development as a feature ilm ti tled “UnMade Man” http://movies .nytimes.com/
15.
www.mylifetime.com/movies/who‐is “A Mob Story,” is in r Her book, ‐clark‐rockefelle
amily entitled “Who is Clark Ro posed as an heir to the famous f ckefeller?” http:// There will also be a Boston event entitled at the Wang Center on May Viva!
story consultant for Sony Pictur es Lifetime TV movie based on the conniving fraud who
dance group and musicians on t he lawn on May 19 from 1:00‐4:00 pm.
craigslist‐killer/interview/date‐with‐death‐author‐michele‐mcph ee McPhee was also a
Tea on April 23, from 5:30‐7:30 p.m. and “ ” with a Party Garden Gables the//craigslist.killer that aired in January 2011 http://www.my lifetime.com/movies/the‐
Her book “A Date With Death” was adapted by Sony Pictures for t he Lifetime TV movie
perform at two events held here: “ ”, a Tour & Gables the of Women Strong
the University of Alabama, “A Professor’s Rage,” is slated to b ecome a television movie.
workshops to 40 under‐served loc . They will al youth in the spring and fall McPhee’s investigation into the H arvard‐PhD who is accused of a murderous rampage at
creative arts initiative, and . EXYO will offer School High Public Salem
“When Evil Rules;” and “A Mob Story.”
eil Entwistle and the Brutal Mu “Heartless – The True Story of N rder of His Wife and Baby;” immigrant families. The 2013 recipients are Express Yourself (EXYO) , a
nalist, she is the author of iv e true crime titles: “A Profess or’s Rage;” “A Date With Death;”
core mission of providing progra ms and services for underserved youth of
‐winning columnist, te levision producer and veteran crime repor ter A veteran crime jour‐
Each year, The Gables awards gr ants to other organizations who share our is a best selling author; Emmy‐n McPhee Michele ominated investigative journal ist, award
March Our Lecturer
Michele McPhee
Settlement Partnerships Announced
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Five Salem HOTEL HAWTHORNE THE is entire week. as usual during th Foundation Charitable
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Hotel & Convention Center Center Convention & Hotel
Power Footprint artists and a rare opportunity to meet the public. The Reception will offer
Sheraton Colonial Boston North North Boston Colonial Sheraton
26th, from 5:00‐8:00 pm to show and offer all the works of art for sale to the
Sponsors our Acknowledge Gratefully We
houses and manicured grounds. An Artist's Reception will be held on April
sketchers and photographers catch the captivating sights of our historic rg serve your seats at [email protected] www.7gables.o
les as painters, exciting time to visit The Gab fresh air. The week will be an
own renowned NY Times’ Best selling author back to thrill our a udience. Re‐
or outside in sionists called En Plein Aire, style made popular by the Impres
latest novel to be released in early 2013. We are delighted to have Salem’s
will be painting at The Gables 'campus during the week of April 18‐25 in the
Foundation Foundation
returns to The Gables with her third and Barry Brunonia 20th, November
Gables The at Week Air Plein En The Salem Arts Association
Charitable Charitable
e sure to reserve your seats early. of gardening and horticulture. B
SALEM FIVE FIVE SALEM
knowledge form the audience with her vast Robyn Kanter will delight and in
for those people on your list who have everything.
HOTEL HOTEL
Nathaniel Hawthorne Hawthorne Nathaniel (PLEASE NOTE: only Saturday lecture) 2:00PM at Sat. , 21st September
formances, and The Gables Newsle tter. Memberships also make a great gift
THE HAWTHORNE HAWTHORNE THE the outward world.” outward the
um store, special member sales, special member rates on lectur es and per‐
mentoring helped create her dream job as an author. upon upon
A membership allows unlimited fr ee admission, 10% discounts at our muse‐
that it overflows overflows it that
NORTH NORTH lk about her works, career changes and how paced murder mysteries , will ta
so full of radiance, radiance, of full so
COLONIAL BOSTON BOSTON COLONIAL x 126 and we will be happy to send you the information.
investigative reporter, now best selling author of fast
filling the heart heart the filling
SHERATON SHERATON
our website at www.7gables.org to apply or call our of ice at 9 78‐744‐0991
create sunshine, sunshine, create , Winner of 28 Emmys, Ryan Phillippi Hank 21st August
start your year right and join u e, please visit s. If you have not received on must always always must
POWER POWER
World”. Giles will also demo his art form. chures to local supporters, donor ope you will s and interested parties. We h a deathlike slumber, slumber, deathlike a
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or aroused from from aroused or
The Development Department has mailed out our 2013 membership bro‐ u Lived Here‐Houses of the illustrator will present “If Yo
newly born born newly
children’s author/ Salem LaRoche Giles 19 June Drive Membership Gables
SPONSORS: SPONSORS: “Love, “Love, whether whether
OUR GENEROUS GENEROUS OUR
yond.
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busters’ work to measure and record the activity from be‐
Seven Gables Gables Seven
tak exploring local haunted buildings and how the “ghost Seven Lectures at at Lectures Seven
Gables History
The 2013 2013 The with Kimberly Biz‐ Salem Paranormal features 15th May
Collectables
Preservation c1900‐2000.
discovering Salem’s rich history of Architecture and Books
will takes us back 100 years McAllister Jim 17th April
Delightful Assorted Gifts
Cod murder with Hawthorne comparisons in political climate.
Free parking
ducer, best selling author discu story of a Cape sses “When Evil Rules”, a true
to you with warm friendly service.
McPhee Michele 20th March Emmy‐nominated journalist , television pro‐
a unique collection of gift items presented
WHERE? AV Gables’ St. Derby 115 Room, except PM, 7 TIME: Sept. Come shop in our Museum Store and enjoy
Seven Lectures Seven at Gables
continued from Pg. 1) ( Museum Store Store Museum
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