The House of the Seven Gables
Susan Flynn is a skilled professional with extensive experience in writing and education. Currently serving as a Senior Development Writer at Harvard Graduate School of Education since February 2024, Susan also teaches English as a Second Language to adult learners at The House of the Seven Gables. Previous roles include Associate Director of Editorial at Peabody Essex Museum, where collaboration with various teams resulted in effective print and digital communications, and Editorial Manager at The Salem News, overseeing features and human-interest stories. Susan holds a Bachelor of Arts in English/Journalism from the University of New Hampshire and is pursuing a Certificate in Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages from the University of Massachusetts Amherst.
The House of the Seven Gables
An American treasure… In 1668, merchant and ship-owner John Turner built a house on Salem Harbor that was destined to become one of America’s most beloved historic homes. Designated a National Historic Landmark District in 2007, The House of the Seven Gables is best known today as the setting of world-renowned American author Nathaniel Hawthorne’s 1851 novel. In 1910, Salem philanthropist Caroline Emmerton restored the house and opened it to the public as a museum, using proceeds from ticket sales specifically to fund settlement work that benefited immigrant families. Over a century later, The House of the Seven Gables Settlement Association is dedicated to continuing Emmerton’s mission of preservation and education. The House of the Seven Gables Settlement is a 501(c) 3 charitable nonprofit organization. We are supported by membership, annual donations, and visitation income. We do not receive federal funds to support our mission of education and preservation. Please consider a donation or becoming a member to help us continue our work in the community. The House of the Seven Gables Settlement Association is a 501(c)(3) charity.