This house was the inspiration for Nathaniel Hawthorne's novel. On the grounds are the 1682 Hathaway House, the 1658 Reitre Beckett House, the Counting House, Nathaniel Hawthorne's 1804 birthplace, seaside period gardens and a panorama of Salem Harbor. The guided tour includes an introductory audio-visual program; six rooms and a secret staircase in the Gables; and six rooms in Hawthorne's birthplace. Food is available. Open Monday-Saturday 10am-5pm, Sunday noon-5pm in May through November. Daily, noon-5pm the rest of the year.
Location:
54 Turner St., Salem Massachusetts 01970
Telephone
978-744-0991
Other History nearby:
(Marblehead) Abbot Hall
(Weymouth) Abigail Adams Birthplace
(Boston) African Meeting House
(Duxbury) Alden House
(North Salem) America's Stonehenge
(Salem) America's Stonehenge
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02/21 Coming to The Salem area
Hebron Maple Festival Hebron CT March16-17 Each year thousands of people come from miles around to enjoy and experience the weekend of maple related events.
Taste of the Valley Plymouth NH March21 Experience all of your favorite local flavors. Several restaurants from the region will be there hoping to win your vote in the "Best in Show" competition.
Seacoast Home and Garden Show Durham NH March23-24 The 19th annual show features more than 225 exhibitors showcasing the latest products and services for your home.
7th Annual Great International Spring Beer Festival Providence RI April20 Your Beer Festival Admission Ticket will allow you UNLIMITED SAMPLING of more than 250 brewers, live music, food and MUCH MORE at the Rhode Island Convention Center.
New England Folk Festival Mansfield MA April19-21 A fabulous blend of dance, music, crafts, and food from many lands.
Connecticut Sheep, Wool and Fiber Festival Vernon CT April27 The festival, started in 1909 by the CT Sheep Breeders Association, as a program ""to promote the keeping of sheep in Connecticut"", has evolved and expanded into a premier sheep and fiber festival by providing exhibits, demonstrations and over 60 vendors from the sheep, wool and fiber arena.
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