Category: Nathaniel Hawthorne

The House Of The Seven Gables, Salem MA

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Are you awake there is a secret staircase within The House of the Seven Gables? Let’s explore the intriguing questions behind this mystery.

This house served as the inspiration for Nathaniel Hawthorne’s novel of the same name. The story of guilt, retribution, curses, romance, etc. still resonates today. Come discover a world not unlike our own; the hidden dark depths of our mind. Let’s walk step-by-step, the same pathways as are ancestors—perhaps you’ll learn some dark unspoken truths about yourself!

Nathaniel Hawthorne: Salem’s Favorite Son?

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Salem MA, the town with a haunted past had been the epicenter of the 1692-93 witchcraft hysteria . Nathaniel Hawthorne, the great-great-Grandson of Judge John Hathorne. This connection a source of embarrassment for the writer has left the world with some literary masterpieces—The Scarlet Letter, The House of the Seven Gables, etc.

But did you know, Hawthorne was often seen walking through the streets of the community with his head bowed? A town which now embraces him as their favorite son was a place Hawthorne never felt comfortable with; and thus often a source of friction between the two.

Visit us at the House of the Seven Gables, 115 Derby St. to learn more about the inspired minds of Nathaniel Hawthorne and a town which will still cast its shadow over you!

Let’s Stay At The Hawthorne Hotel

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Make the Hawthorne, a hotel where legends are painted on the canvas of our minds your first impression of a city where mysteries and the supernatural are one.

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Opened on July 23, 1925 the Hawthorne Hotel will casts a spell on you as the magic of a city fills your with spine-chilling tale of the past. Just a broomstick ride from other must see attractions; venues which teaches us stories of a place whose very name meant “Peace.” So discover why Salem MA—the Witch City is much more than its moniker seems.

The Salem Ferry

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Sit back and relax as you enjoy a beautiful trip to the witch city. An exquisite view of Boston Harbor as you avoid the traffic and take a journey with us. Unearth the treasures between these two cities as you listen to a narrative of our past. Whether you have memories of the Salem Ferry or are planning your first trip: Welcome Aboard!

Franklin Pierce, 14th President of the United States

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Franklin Pierce

His friend, Nathaniel Hawthorne had a more visionary view of life than our current society does.

“I am here because no man should leave this world alone.”

Hawthorne’s words at the burial of his friend, Franklin Pierce

Buried in Old North Cemetery in Concord NH, Franklin Pieces Pierce is regarded as the President whose policies helped bring about the Civil War. Extremely unpopular but his life is still an important legacy to the history of the United States.

Dare To Walk The Streets Of Salem MA?

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A community which is still haunted by its past.

Dare to walk among the mysterious surroundings of the 1692-93 witch hysteria. Stroll the streets Nathaniel Hawthorne once stepped. Journey back to a time where Salem was a maritime port. Discover the supernatural stories behind a location which still sends chills up one’s spine.

Come, explore a world of curses, spells and magic; where truth is revealed in the whispered voice of the spirits that lingers among us. Join us as we learn about the dark history of a town whose very name means—Peace.