This ongoing installation tells the story of the Salem witch trials through court documents and authentic historic objects presented as tangible fragments directly tied to people in Salem and nearby communities in the late 17th century. A handwritten petition, a …
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Dr. Tad Baker of Salem State University will conduct a presentation on Witchcraft in Southern Maine in the 17th and 18th centuries. Donations accepted. Emerson (βTadβ) W. Baker, historian and professor at Salem State University, is the author of A …
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Indigenous Heritage Day at the Cape Ann Museum Green will celebrate the indigenous art and culture of the area now known as New England. The day will feature interactive song, dance, and activities from the Nipmuc and Wampanoag Tribes. CAM …
Have you ever wondered how Boston, Massachusetts, got its name? Welcome to the Boston before Boston, the story of a heartland in Lincolnshire, on the east coast of England, of 17th-century Puritans and many of the founders of the new …
Separating fact from fiction: A conversation with Marilyn Roach, Rachel Christ-Doane, and Tricia Peone. What role did Cotton Mather really play in the infamous Salem witch trials, and how have his involvement and his writings on witchcraft impacted his legacy …
History Camp is a casual conference that brings together adults from all walks of life. The weekend includes 50 history camp sessions; tables for authors/history organizations and vendors; and special events (Friends Reception, historic site tours). Some of the witchcraft-related …
