Salem Witch Museum

The Life and Death of John Proctor, 1692 -POSTPONED
2020-05-02 14:00 (America/New_York) | The Salem Witch Museum, 19 1/2 Washington Square North, Salem, MA, 01970, United States
POSTPONED
2:00 pm at the Hawthorne Hotel Library
Admission -$10

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Join us for a fascinating lecture given by Peabody Historical Society curator Kelly Daniell. In 1692, John Proctor was 60 years old, was a successful business man, had sired seventeen children by three different wives, and was outspoken about his feelings against the witchcraft hysteria. Now infamous as one of the primary characters in Arthur Miller’s play The Crucible, this lecture provides an interesting window into the real life and untimely death of one of the most well-known figures of the Salem witch trials.
Kelly Daniell joined the Peabody Historical Society staff in early April of 2016. At the PHS, she maintains the extensive decorative arts and research collections, as well as eight historic buildings in the city of Peabody. She lectures regularly on three Salem witch trials families (who lived in modern day Peabody), including the Proctors, Coreys, and Feltons.
Tickets can be bought in advance below.

An Evening with Gregory Maguire
2019-10-23 18:30 - 21:00 (America/New_York) | The Salem Witch Museum, 19 1/2 Washington Square North, Salem, MA, 01970, United States
We are thrilled to announce a very special evening with bestselling author Gregory Maguire! Author of hit novels such as Wicked: The Life and Times of the Wicked Witch of the West, Son of a Witch, and Confessions of an Ugly Step Sister, this exciting event will consist of a talk regarding the inspiration for the novel Wicked, followed by a Q&A and book signing. The 1995 publication of Wicked sparked a new wave in the perception of the infamous “wicked” witch. Written from the perspective of the Wicked Witch of the West, this novel became a sensation. In 2003 the best selling novel was adapted into a hit Broadway play, and by 2018 it became the sixth-longest running show in Broadway history. Join us for a fabulous wrap up to our celebration of the eightieth anniversary of the film The Wizard of Oz, with a man personally responsible for bringing this story back to audiences of all ages, this time with a very new take on an old figure.
Doors open at 6:30 pm and the event will conclude at 9:00 pm. This is a free event, but due to limited seating we do require preregistration.

Salem Witch Museum Presents: An Evening Lecture and Screening of the Wizard of Oz
2019-10-02 19:00 - 21:30 (America/New_York)
Calling all Wizard of Oz fans! Join us for an evening lecture about the fascinating story behind the creation of The Wizard of Oz, immediately followed by a screening of the film.
Location: The Salem Witch Museum
Date: Wednesday, October 2, 2019
Tickets available at the door.
Admission: $10 per person*
Time:
Lecture begins at 7:00
Movie screening at 7:45
*Free admission for anyone who attends dressed in Wizard of Oz costume!

In the Shadow of Salem
2019-06-27 18:30 - 20:30 (America/New_York)
Join us for a night with author and historian Richard Hite, as he discusses his new book “In the Shadow of Salem.” This fascinating work focuses on the witch hunts that broke out in Andover in 1692, where more people were accused of witchcraft than in any other area, including Salem. Join us for an hour talk given by the author, followed by questions and a book signing. This event is free and we will have books available for purchase on site.

The Corpse in the Cellar: or, the Posthumous Adventures of Sheriff George Corwin, a Tale of the Salem Witch Trials
2018-10-10 18:30 UTC | The Salem Witch Museum, 19 1/2 Washington Square North, Salem, MA, 01970, United States
Did Philip English steal the sheriff’s corpse? – or didn’t he? Join author, Marilynne K. Roach to examine the clues from history, geography, and law. Then you decide if the rumors are fact, fiction, or folk-lore.
Tickets: $10.00 online or $15.00 at the door.
Note: Online tickets stop at 12pm on Oct. 10. After 12pm on Oct. 10, tickets can be purchased on site only.
Salem Witch Museum – 19 1/2 Washington Square North – Salem MA, 01970
978.744-1692
