Historian's Guide to the Salem Witch Trials

Salem
Durations- 2 hours (approx.)
Languages- English
Address- 309 Essex St, Salem, MA 01970, USA

This tour will talk about the darker side of Salem's history: the reality of the witch trials (both within and out of Salem), the Old Witch Gaol, the old County Jail, and the victims of the Salem witch trials. Your witchcraft-specialized historian will take you on a journey back in time to revisit some of the most tragic moments in the city’s past.

  • Learn about the dark side of Salem on this adults-only tour
  • Visit local sites like the Salem Witch Trials Memorial
  • Hear the shocking history involving curses, witchcraft, and crimes
  • Walk around the city with a local historian specializing in witchcraft

What To Expect

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Captain William Driver Park

Directly across from the Witch house where we will give context to the trials

20 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

The Witch House at Salem

WE WILL NOT BE ENTERING

• Admission Ticket Free

First Church in Salem

WE WILL NOT BE ENTERING
Discussion about what led up to the trials in Salem

20 minutes • Admission Ticket Not Included

Turner’s Seafood at Lyceum Hall -Salem

Discussion about the beginning of the witch trials and Bridget Bishop, the first victim

20 minutes • Admission Ticket Not Included

10 Federal St

Site of the Old Witch Gaol where some of the people accused of witches were held.

20 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Old Salem Jail Lot

The site of the old jail and disputed location of where Giles Corey was killed (spoiler: it wasn’t).

15 minutes • Admission Ticket Not Included

St. Peter’s-San Pedro Episcopal Church

Here we will talk about the Sheriff George Corwin and his corruption.

5 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Salem Witch Trials Memorial

Here we will end our tour talking about the witch trials and some other information about the victims.

20 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

The Burying Point

One of the oldest cemeteries in the United States. The Salem Witch Trial memorial was built directly next to it.

• Admission Ticket Free

Highlight

Confirmation will be received at time of booking
Wheelchair accessible
Service animals allowed
Near public transportation
Transportation is wheelchair accessible
Most travelers can participate
This tour/activity will have a maximum of 40 travelers

Max group – 15

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