SALEM, MA — The House of the Seven Gables in Salem will become an official affiliate site of the Vincent Price Estate this May, with the new partnership set to be announced at a special event on Saturday at the historic property.
Remarks by Victoria Price, the actor's daughter, will begin at 6 p.m., followed by a screening of The Vincent Price Legacy (2025) — the first feature-length documentary about the actor.
After the film, Victoria Price will sign copies of "Vincent Price: A Daughter's Biography" and her father's cookbooks, which will be available for purchase.
The inaugural event will begin at 5 p.m. with a menu of recipes by Vincent Price.
Price is widely known for his performances in horror films, including "House of Wax" (1953) and "The Fly" (1958). His work and interests also included art collecting, art history, cookbooks, and advocacy for civil rights and social justice causes.
The affiliation ties to several long-standing connections between Price and The House of the Seven Gables.
One of his early breakout Hollywood roles was Clifford Pyncheon in the 1940 film adaptation of Nathaniel Hawthorne's "The House of the Seven Gables." He later returned to the story in 1963 as part of the anthology film "Twice-Told Tales" and narrated a 1990 video tour of the mansion.
Price's estate said he was a descendant of Salem Witch Trials victim Rebecca Nurse.
Victoria Price, who manages her father's estate, said the partnership fits that shared history.
"My father dedicated his life to advocacy for the arts of all kinds," Price said. "He treasured his close relationship with The House of the Seven Gables and the Salem community. I'm thrilled to bring that historic and artistic legacy of creative collaboration into the 21st century to benefit contemporary artists, authors, filmmakers, chefs, historians — and of course, the next generation of creatives who will shape our future."
Future plans with The House of the Seven Gables include an annual Vincent Price program series and art exhibition in Salem, according to the announcement.
The May 3 event is being held in partnership with Ferreira Foods, Salem Horror Fest, and Cape Ann Community Cinema in Rockport, which the announcement identifies as another affiliate site of the Price Estate.
Tickets are $80 for the tasting and program, or $30 for the program only, and are available here.
Discounted tickets are available for members of The House of the Seven Gables and Salem Horror Fest passholders.
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