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Salem: Witch Trials and Beyond Dark History Experience

Salem: Witch Trials and Beyond Dark History Experience

Overview

That Salem has a moniker that goes against its reputation may surprise you. Salem, the Hebrew word for peace, was chosen as the town's name by the colonists in the 17th century.

Salem, Massachusetts, is a seaside community with a maritime past and an important American colonial town. It possesses many of the traits we associate with those early settlements, including a Puritan work ethic, devotion to education, strong community ties, and a hardy nature to withstand the rigors of a coastal winter. Of course, witches and the 1692 witch trials are intrinsically linked to Salem. Since recognizing and embracing its notorious past, Salem has transitioned from trying to hide it to becoming a favorite tourist attraction for history aficionados, seafood lovers, and those smitten with the tales of witchcraft. Join our Salem History Experience and learn all you ever wanted to know about Salem, beyond the witch trials.

City: Salem

Mon 23 Dec

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Starting at $24.00

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Mon 23 Dec

Starting at $24.00

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What's Included

Thoroughly researched and accurate history

Professional and courteous guide

Additional Info

Wheelchair accessible
Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
Service animals allowed
Public transportation options are available nearby
Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness

What To Expect

Salem Old Town Hall

This building is the oldest original municipal building in Salem, built in 1816. Now, you can rent it out for functions. Discover the intriguing and oft-complicated history of Salem's early years here.

Witch Dungeon Museum

This museum provides an excellent overview of the Witch Trials. The infamous trials serve as one of the best examples of mass hysteria in the US. Uncover the facts here.

Witch House

This is the only building still standing in Salem that dates back to the time of the Witch Trials. Judge Jonathan Corwin, a judge during the witch trials, lived here. Discover some of the miscarriages of justice that happened during the witch trials here.

Ropes Mansion and Garden

This home was built about a century after Salem's founding. Upon the death of its original owner, it was sold to a local judge, who was a British Loyalist. Learn of the tale of the tragedy of the end of Nathanial Ropes' life.

Salem Athenaeum

This building was the combination of the libraries of two societies. Nathaniel Hawthorne, write of the well-known book "The Scarlet Letter", was the head of the society for a time in the 1800s.

Old Burying Point Cemetery

One of the oldest cemeteries in the US, Old Burying Point was established in 1637. Judge John Hathorne and the second wife of Giles Corey are buried here. Discover the tales of those who have reportedly seen the ghost of Judge Hathorne walking amongst the graves.

Salem Witch Trials Memorial

Learn of the rivalry between "Salem Village" and "Salem Town" that may have served as some of the basis of the hysteria that fueled the witch trials.

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