In the Shadow of Salem
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...
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Salem Witch Museum Presents: An Evening Lecture and Screening of the Wizard of Oz
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:...
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An Evening with Gregory Maguire
The Salem Witch Museum 19 1/2 Washington Square North, Salem, MA, United StatesWe 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...
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The Life and Death of John Proctor, 1692 -POSTPONED
The Salem Witch Museum 19 1/2 Washington Square North, Salem, MA, United StatesTHIS EVENT IS POSTPONED. PLEASE CHECK BACK FOR NEW DATES. ANY TICKETS PURCHASED WILL BE REFUNDED. THANK YOU. 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.
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Family Reunion Mixer – Postponed
The Salem Witch Museum 19 1/2 Washington Square North, Salem, MA, United StatesCan you trace your ancestry to Essex Country, 1692? Stop by our after-dinner mixer for conversation, drinks and desert! Historian Marilynne Roach will be present to answer questions and chat about the Salem witch trials. All are welcome!
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Halloween Through History
Virtual EventWhy do we tell ghost stories, dress in costume, and trick-or-treat on October 31st? Join Salem Witch Museum Director of Education, Rachel Christ, and Assistant Director of Education, Jill Christiansen,...
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Stranger than Fiction: Chilling and Thrilling Stories
Virtual Event Once you have purchased a ticket, you will receive a confirmation receipt. The day before the event (October 24), you will receive an email with the Zoom link and password to access the virtual event room.PLEASE NOTE: THIS EVENT IS SOLD OUT! Ghost stories have been associated with Halloween celebrations for hundreds of years. If you have ever visited Salem, you will know this...
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Race and the Salem Witch Trials
Virtual EventMany are already aware one of the first people to be accused of witchcraft in 1692 was a woman of color, a slave named Tituba Indian. However, race deeply informed...
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“Thrown into pits”: how were the bodies of the nineteen hanged Salem “witches” really treated?
Virtual EventWhat happened to the individuals once they were executed in 1692? This is a mystery that has haunted historians for centuries. Nineteenth-century historian Charles Upham stated that the deceased were “undoubtedly all thrown into pits dug among the rocks” after the hangings. In addition, more recent popular accounts and all too many walking tours of...
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The Life and Death of John Proctor
Virtual EventJoin us for an afternoon virtual 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...