We drove into Salem on Sunday, expecting a relatively serious approach to the witch trials of 1692. It wasn't that way at all. There were tons of hokey shops but we found a bit of history. It was a rainy day in Salem.
The "Witch House" as it's called is the only home with a direct link to the witch trials of 1692. It was the home of Jonathan Corwin, heir to one of the wealthiest Puritan families. He became a local magistrate and was called on to investigate the claims of witchcraft. He ultimately sent 19 people to the gallows. The house is a pretty good example of how the wealthy lived in the 17th century in Salem.
Elizabeth Corwin was an unusual woman for her time.
Across the street was a cool building with an even cooler sign in the lower right window. See the close up. The old city hall.
We walked around town
The local museum and a bit of the history of Salem MA
Parker Brothers Games Who knew?
The oldest cemetery
A Mayflower Pilgrim... Capt. Richard More
Richard More's Second Wife
His Christian Wife
The memorial to the 20 persons convicted of witchcraft and hung.
Now a little time at the wharf.
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