Some quiet November scenes in Salem 🍂 #salem #november #fall #autumn #posthalloween #historic

Happy Samhain everyone! #samhain #witchsky #paganismandwitchy #halloween #october31st #neopagan #wheeloftheyear #celtic #salem

Having you ever seen a carved turnip? Many are not aware that long before pumpkins were the jack-o-lantern of choice, turnips were commonly used! #halloween #history #jackolantern #historysky #october

Have you ever heard of the famous Mother Shipton? #witchcraft #fortunetelling #history #witchsky

A really interesting opportunity happenings down the street at our neighbor St. Peter's-San Pedro Episcopal Church this November! #ghosts #paranormal #education #salem #local

The decorations in downtown Salem are always amazing, but this year the shops have outdone themselves! Here are just a few amazing displays found in Nocturne, COVEN and Die With Your Boots On! #salem #halloween #october #octobervibes #halloweendecor

We are excited to announce an international collaboration with Moyse's Hall Museum in Bury St Edmunds, England. We will explore the fascinating connections between our local seventeenth century witchcraft history. More information to come! #witch #history #museumsonbluesky #museumnerds #witchtrial

Our Director of Education was recently featured on the Real Women's Work Podcast. This was a great conversation which covered a lot of historical ground! This episode is now available on YouTube, Spotify, and Apple Podcasts. #salemwitchtrials #witchcraft #history #museumsonbluesky #womenswork

The North Andover Historical Society is hosting a screening of "I Be a Witch: The Story of Ann Foster" this Sunday. This emotional depiction of Ann Foster's story is an incredible look into the experience of this tragic victim of the Salem witch trials. #salemwitchtrials #history #witch #film

Did you know L. Frank Baum's #suffragette mother-in-law was likely the inspiration for the good witches in The Wonderful Wizard of Oz? #history #booksky #museumnerds #wizardofoz #witchsky #book #books #historysky

The #pumpkins have arrived! Our first three pumpkins were of course inspired by the upcoming release of #Wicked: For Good. Thanks to the fantastic Sean Fitzpatrick for once again creating our incredible pumpkin displays! 🎃 #october #halloween #carvedpumpkins

Visiting the #Boston area between October 30th and November 9th? Immerse yourself in this enchanting world of shadow puppets and #witches in this fantastical new tale that tells #Macbeth from an entirely new perspective, featuring witches, war and vengeance. #theatre #shadowpuppets

In 1996, Arthur Miller wrote a fascinating retrospective article entitled "Why I wrote 'The Crucible.'" This is an incredible and important piece. #salemwitchtrials #arthurmiller #thecrucible #literature #witchhunt #history

Today's #book recommendation is another essential #read for anyone interested in colonial America. “…the #Puritans found themselves fighting with a cruelty they had thought only the natives capable of...The settlers’ sense of themselves as civilized people of God had been deeply shaken.”

#Throwback to some of our favorite #costumes spotted walking around #Salem over the past few years. The creativity never ceases to amaze!

Did you know the last #witchcraft conviction from the #Salem witch trials was reversed in 2022 thanks to the efforts of a group of middle school students? The Last Witch Film is in the process of finishing a #documentary about this fascinating journey. We can't wait to see the final product!

We are proud to work with such amazing community partners to make this happen! #salem #collaboration #shutdown #fall #museum #community

We are sold out for today, Saturday October 4th. Tickets for tomorrow will go live at 10:00 pm tonight. #salem #witch #salemwitchmuseum #halloween #october #hauntedhappenings

Our fabulous Executive Director was featured on MAGIC 106.7 sharing her 40+ years of experience with Salem Haunted Happenings✨ #salem #halloween #hauntedhappenings #salemwitchmuseum #museum #history

Decorations are going up around Salem, October here we come! 🎃 #salem #halloween #october #massachusetts #fall #halloweendecorations

The recording of last night's program with Liz Kapp, Curator of History at Springfield Museums is now available. This was a truly fascinating discussion of Springfield's 1651 witch panic. #witchcraft #history #witchtrials #springfield #salem #witchpanic #witchhunt #colonial #massachusetts

A rainy day in Salem calls for a special umbrella ☁️✨ #salem #salemwitchmuseum #salemmassachusetts #rainyday #fall #halloweenvibes

On this day in the year 1692, Martha Corey, Mary Easty, Samuel Wardwell, Mary Parker, Wilmot Redd, Ann Pudeator, Alice Parker, and Margert Scott were hanged for the crime of #witchcraft. This was largest hanging during the #Salem witchcraft panic, but thankfully it was also the last. #history #otd

Of the most fascinating objects on display in our #museum is a 1600 edition of the witch hunter's manual the Malleus Maleficarum. This was essentially a manual which described the behavior, powers, and characteristics of a #witch, and the proper procedure for conducting a #witchtrial. #book #salem

Join us for a fascinating virtual lecture with Elizabeth Kapp, Curator of #History at the Springfield #Museums. Discover the story of Mary Lewis and Hugh Parsons, a married couple living in Springfield accused of #witchcraft in 1651. This event is free, though prior registration is required.

Did you know a replica of the first #Salem Village meetinghouse was built on the Rebecca Nurse Homestead property for the film Three Sovereigns for Sarah? This structure was built with the help of Danvers #historian and #archivist Richard Trask. www.danverslibrary.org/archive/historian-on-the-set

We often like to share the incredible #stonework we come across in colonial burying grounds. This ornate carving marks the final resting place of William Stoughton, the Chief Justice during the Salem witch trials. #salemwitchtrials #gravestone #history #graveyard

Dorchester has been added to our #WitchTrials Online Sites Tour! Originally founded as its own city, today Dorchester is Boston's largest neighborhood. It was here that William Stoughton, the Chief Justice of both #Salem witch trials courts lived in 1692. Head over to our website to learn more!

Thank you to everyone who attended last night's event "Our Founding Mothers and Fathers: Revolution War Connection to the Salem Witch Trials." The recording is now available on our website's program archive and our YouTube channel. #salemwitchtrials #history #revolutionarywar #rev250

Our neighbor, the iconic Hawthorne Hotel, turns 100 today! Congratulations on this incredible milestone! A centennial block party will take place tonight, Wednesday, July 23, from 5:30–7:30 p.m. with live music, food trucks, vintage cars, and a historic photo recreation. #salem #centennial

Visiting Salem this afternoon? "The Making of a WITCH: How Wealthy Merchant Philip English Became The Accused, A Play in one Act" is taking place at 2:00 and 4:00 today just down the street from our museum! For more information: www.stpeters-sanpedro.org/making-of-a-... #salemwitchtrials #history

Have you ever noticed these designs in an old #Massachusetts #graveyard? The winged death's head motif is generally believed to have signified the inevitability of death and human mortality. Eventually, the winged skull motif was increasingly replaced by winged cherubs. #gravestone #deathshead

Vintage postcards are always a fascinating way to view Salem's past! Here are a few of our favorites showing some of Salem's iconic landmarks over time! #salem #history #localhistory #postcards #vintage

If you are visiting the Springfield area this spring, summer, or fall, don't miss the new exhibit, "Witch Panic! Massachusetts Before Salem" at the Wood Museum of Springfield History! #history #witch #witchtrials #witchcraft #salemwitchtrials #springfield #MA

The tall ship FRIENDSHIP OF SALEM will return to Derby Wharf this Tuesday, July 15 at approximately 2:00 PM. We are so excited to have her back in Salem! #salem #tallship #ship #maritime

Such a powerful act of commemoration for the victims of the Scottish witch trials! #witchtrials #witchcraft #history #tartan #museum www.smithsonianmag.com/smart-news/s...

Have you ever visited the Salem Witch Trials memorial in downtown Salem? #history #salemwitchtrials #museum #witchsky #salem #memorial folklife.si.edu/magazine/sal...

If you are visiting #Salem this weekend, check out this wonderful #play! You’ve heard the myths, now hear the true story of Philip English, wrongly accused of #witchcraft. Two performances, at 2 pm and 4 pm this Saturday! www.stpeters-sanpedro.org/making-of-a-... #salemwitchtrials #theatre

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Another beautiful 4th of July celebration in #Salem! #4thofjuly #summer #fireworks

Did you know American Founding Father Benjamin Franklin was related to one of the afflicted witnesses from the Salem witch trials? Franklin was the nephew of Bathsheba Pope, an adult woman who gave testimony against numerous accused witches in 1692. #history #salemwitchtrials #witch

Visiting #Salem this #summer? We are now open for our extended summer hours! We offer presentations every half hour beginning at 10:00 am and concluding at 7:00 pm seven days a week in July and August. www.salemwitchmuseum.com/tickets #museum #summertime #history

🏳️‍🌈 Come rain or shine Salem shows its #pride! It was a beautiful weekend celebrating #love and community with people from near and far! 🏳️‍🌈 #lgbtqia #lgbtqpride #pridemonth #loveislove

The one act #play The Making of a WITCH is back this weekend! Performances at 2 pm and 4 pm, followed by a #historic church tour. Select Saturdays just down the street from our #museum at St. Peter’s Chapel, beginning June 28. www.stpeters-sanpedro.org/making-of-a-... #witch #salemwitchtrials

#Salem showing its true colors, Part II 🌈 #NoPlaceForHate #Pride #LGBTQIA #GayPride #PrideMonth

Happy Litha! This Neopagan holiday celebrates the summer #solstice, the longest day of the year. This is a time to enjoy the cycles of the natural world and reflect on the coming season. Wishing everyone a beautiful, healthy, and joyous summer solstice! #summer #litha #pagan #neopagan #witchsky

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#Salem showing its true colors, Part I 🌈 #NoPlaceForHate #Pride #LGBTQIA #GayPride #PrideMonth

The Legendary Tale Of The Sorcerer’s Apprentice Was Written Down In Ancient Rome Read here: thehistorianshut.com/zd4p #history #literature