The House of the Seven Gables
Benjamin Lithgow is an experienced professional currently serving as a Stay-at-Home Dad since August 2023. Prior to this role, Benjamin has held significant positions at The House of the Seven Gables, including Visitor Services Operations Manager and Assistant Manager of Visitor Services & Group Sales. Responsibilities included ensuring a positive visitor experience, overseeing daily operations, and coordinating the onboarding and training of new staff. Additional experience includes roles at YMCA of the North Shore as a Wellness Coach, and various positions in student services and retail. Benjamin holds a Bachelor's degree in Journalism from the University of Massachusetts Amherst and an Associate’s Degree from North Shore Community College.
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.