SALEM — Fall in love with The House of the Seven Gables all over again during Salem So Sweet’s Valentine’s Day-inspired weekend. On Saturday, Feb. 6, from 1 to 3 p.m., The Gables offers chocolate cookie decorating and a fun lesson on historic sweets with Ye Olde Pepper Candie Companie. Families are invited back for more tasty celebrations on Sunday, Feb. 7, from 1 to 3 p.m., when Salem Parks, Recreation and Community Services hosts a Valentine workshop at The Gables accompanied by lots of sweet treats. A local artist leads the workshop.
The Museum Store will be open all weekend. As part of Salem So Sweet, if you make a purchase at one participating business, you may then receive 10 percent off a full price purchase at The Gables’ Museum Store.
Saturday’s events are free of charge. The costs for Sunday’s events are $5 per person or $20 per family.
To reserve your spot for cookie decorating, please email groups@7gables.org, or call 978-744-0991, ext. 104.
Registration is suggested for the Valentine workshop and can be done by contacting Salem Parks, Recreation and Community Services at www.salemrec.com, or 978-744-0180.
About The House of the Seven Gable Settlement Association
The mission of the House of the Seven Gables Settlement Association is to preserve its National Historic Landmark and leverage its power as an icon of American culture to engage diverse audiences and provide education opportunities for the local immigrant community. For more information visit www.7gables.org.
