Living Histories: How Communities Shape What We Remember

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In a discussion for the North Shore AAPI Coalition’s Salem 400+ exhibition, Afterimages: Retracing BIPOC Histories, director Rachel TonThat speaks with Erika Lee, Thomas Green and Sarah Kanouse on the gap between written records and living memory, and how regions and communities preserve and pass down history in ways that often differ, particularly in tone, from official archives. Sharing their …

Hands-on History on Labor Day

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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!

Invasive Baskets

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Baskets can be made with any number of materials, but foraging sustainably includes harvesting invasive species to allow native ecosystems to thrive. In this workshop we’ll be weaving small baskets using Oriental Bittersweet, discussing the importance of native biodiversity, as well as the basics of what you’ll need to find your own materials moving forward. Join the Mushroom Witch and …