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Witches of Massachusetts Bay
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History website on 17th-century witch hunts—particularly #SalemWitchTrials—including road trips, events, articles, research. #HistoryMatters #WitchesMassBay
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Witches of Massachusetts Bay @witchesmassbay.bsky.social · Jan 26
Normalize media coverage for #SalemMA #witch #trials #history outside of #October because innocent people being hanged has nothing to do with #Halloween
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Dec. 16 online: Discover whether 17th century Puritans truly hated holiday fun. Register soon for @congrelib.bsky.social newly added virtual event on Tuesday, December 16th from 1-2:30 pm EST, before tickets sell out! (Other 2 dates sold out!) congregationallibrary.org/events/chris...
Christmas with the Puritans: A Festive Program with Dr. Tricia Peone. Virtual event Dec. 16 only. Other two dates sold out!
December 9, 2025 at 1:35 AM
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Whether you join us in New Haven or tune in from anywhere, you’ll be part of an energizing exchange shaping the next chapter of our field.

Don’t miss your chance to be part of the conversation—register now to join us in person or via livestream!
November 10, 2025 at 5:11 PM
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A couple of weeks ago I was at Salem State Univ. where @emersonwbaker.bsky.social introduced the team behind the Witches of Islandmagee project. They posted original witch trial documents, plus created a graphic novel, a video game, & VR for the 1711 cases. Take a look!
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Witches of Islandmagee
This site is dedicated to uncovering the importance of the witch trial that took place in 1710–1711 in Islandmagee, Ireland.
w1711.org
November 10, 2025 at 5:59 PM
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Dec 10 or 11: Christmas with the Puritans: A Festive Program at the Congregational Library & Archives with Dr Tricia Peone. @congrelib.bsky.social Dec 10 in person, Dec 11 #online
congregationallibrary.org/events/chris...
In-person Dec 10, Virtual Dec. 11. Christmas with the Puritans. A festive program with Dr. Tricia Peone.
November 10, 2025 at 3:33 PM
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Dec. 3: Newport Gardner's Anthem: A Story of Slavery, Struggle, and Survival in Early America by Dr. Edward Andrews. #online book talk @congrelib.bsky.social
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Dec. 3, 1-2 pm. Newport Gardner's Anthem. A story of slavery, struggle, and survival in early America. A virtual book talk with Dr. Edward E. Andrews. [book cover]
November 10, 2025 at 3:28 PM
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Nov. 19: Dr. Griffith will focus on John Hancock’s Congregational roots and how he invoked religious traditions throughout his life. @congrelib.bsky.social Free. Register: us06web.zoom.us/webinar/regi...
Nov. 19, 1-2 pm. "The Just and Good Governor of the World": John Hancock's Congregationalist Roots and Religious Commitment. A virtual talk with Dr. Jeffrey Griffith. [painting of John Hancock]
November 5, 2025 at 3:07 PM
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Nov. 5: Music-Making in Colonial Boston by Old North Illuminated. Music-making set the tone and tempo of militia, home hospitality, tavern frivolity, and community singing circles. Join musicologist Laura Zoll on Zoom.
www.eventbrite.com/e/music-maki...
November 3, 2025 at 5:59 PM
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Looking for treats this Halloween? @myheritageofficial.bsky.social is offering free access to Death records around the world.
#FamilyHistory #genealogy @danielhorowitz.bsky.social
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MyHeritage Uncover the Mysteries Hidden in Your Family's Past. Enjoy free access to Death Records this Halloween. October 30--November 2, 2025 myheritage.com/Halloween
October 30, 2025 at 2:20 PM
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Check out Events here:
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October 30, 2025 at 1:06 AM
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Oct. 30: Accused of Sundry Acts of Witchcraft: The Haverhill Accused. Buttonwoods Museum, Haverhill, MA #1692WitchTrials
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"Accused of Sundry Acts of Witchcraft: The Haverhill Accused" Talk at the Buttonwoods Museum
Event in Haverhill, MA by Buttonwoods Museum on Thursday, October 30 2025
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October 30, 2025 at 12:41 AM
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Nov. 1: Memento Mori Tour: Oddities from Old Newbury on All Hallows Day at Museum of Old Newbury, MA.
www.eventbrite.com/e/memento-mo...
Memento Mori Tour: Oddities from Old Newbury on All Hallows Day
Step into the shadows on All Hallows Day—bones, hair jewelry & shipwreck relics await at MOON. Special tours at 11, 1 & 3.
www.eventbrite.com
October 30, 2025 at 12:06 AM
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Peabody Essex Museum (PEM) in #SalemMA has an ongoing exhibit of the Salem Witch Trials, a virtual 360-degree tour of the 2020 exhibit, recorded talks, self-guided audio tours, & more info. #1692witchtrials
www.pem.org/exhibitions/...
The Salem Witch Trials 1692
The Salem Witch Trials of 1692 are a defining example of intolerance and injustice in American history.
www.pem.org
October 29, 2025 at 5:31 PM
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If you're looking for a good overview & locations in Salem, Massachusetts, check out the Salem Trolley.
www.salemtrolley.com
October 29, 2025 at 5:21 PM
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Author, illustrator, & animator Ben Wickey created a big, beautiful book on Giles Corey & the Salem Witch Trials. Giles pleaded not guilty to witchcraft but was pressed to death for not agreeing to a trial by a jury. He's the only one executed in 1692 w/o a trial.
bookshop.org/p/books/more...
October 29, 2025 at 5:16 PM
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Nov. 1: Salem Village Walking Tour with historian Daniel Gagnon, author of A Salem Witch, a book about Rebecca Nurse who was accused of witchcraft & hanged in #SalemMA in 1692. Tour is in Danvers, Mass., aka Salem Village.
www.salemhistoricaltours.com/salem-villag...
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Saturdays (10/4-11/1) Witch-Hunt tour with Daniel Gagnon, author of A Salem Witch, Rebecca Nurse.
www.salemhistoricaltours.com/salem-villag...
Salem Village Witch-Hunt Walking Tour. 90-minute tour. This tour is in Danvers, MA, a short drive from Salem, MA. Parris parsonage, Ingersoll, church site.
October 29, 2025 at 4:52 PM
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When visiting #SalemMA, book your tours with LOCAL tour guides, not national chains.
Local Tour Guides are passionate about Salem and its history
October 29, 2025 at 4:15 PM
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#SalemMA toilets
www.salem.org/restrooms/
Restrooms - Destination Salem
Where to go when you need to go!
www.salem.org
October 29, 2025 at 4:12 PM
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#SalemMA road closures
October 29, 2025 at 4:08 PM
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Nov 8: WALKING TOUR 1630: From Shawmut to Boston. @historicbostons.bsky.social The founding on Native land of English colony centered in Boston; Puritan women & men who founded Massachusetts colony; & foundations laid for American government, religion & society.
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WALKING TOUR 1630: From Shawmut to Boston
Follow in the footsteps of the first people of Shawmut and the Puritan founders of colonial Boston in our fun, informative walking tour.
www.eventbrite.com
October 29, 2025 at 1:27 PM
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Cry Innocent. #SalemMA 1692. Bridget Bishop is accused of witchcraft & YOU are on Puritan jury. Hear historical testimonies, cross-examine witnesses & decide verdict. Is Bridget Bishop capable of witchcraft? Play your part in history… ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ interactive live event
www.historyalivesalem.com/current
History Alive - Salem, Mass.
If you want to understand the Salem Witch Trials, you have to experience Cry Innocent. The year is 1692. Bridget Bishop has been accused of witchcraft and YOU are on the Puritan jury.
www.historyalivesalem.com
October 28, 2025 at 10:45 PM
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Visiting Salem, Massachusetts, this week? Check the road closures.
salemma.gov/CivicAlerts....
City of Salem Releases Guide to Visiting on Halloween
The City of Salem has released updated informational resources and a map outlining planned road closures and safety measures for Halloween night, Friday, October 31, 2025...
salemma.gov
October 28, 2025 at 10:25 PM
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Nov. 1: The Making of a Witch: A Play in One Act. Hear what accused #witch Philip English has to say about the charges against him & his wife, fleeing Mass Bay, returning home after #SalemWitchTrials are over. ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
www.stpeters-sanpedro.org/making-of-a-...
October 28, 2025 at 10:22 PM
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Nov. 22: 100 Years of Osgoods & Abbotts, Stevens, Chandlers, & Other Family in Massachusetts Bay 1595-1695, first settlers, mostly in Andover, but also elsewhere in early New England. North Andover (Massachusetts) Historical Society. More:
www.northandoverhistoricalsociety.org/upcoming-eve...
100 Years of Osgoods … and Abbotts, Stevens, Chandlers, and other family in Massachusetts Bay, 1595-1695 — North Andover Historical Society
If you have ancestors in Massachusetts Bay Colony, you may very well have Osgoods, Stevens, Abbotts, Chandlers, and other founding families in your family tree, as Kathleen Osgood & Richard Pitra ...
www.northandoverhistoricalsociety.org
October 28, 2025 at 10:13 PM
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Just in time for Halloween, Matthew Hopkins, Witchfinder General, is now available as a minifigure from our online shop!

Visit shop.cromwellmuseum.org/products/civ... to purchase your own minifigure of this infamous historical character. @unitedbricks
October 28, 2025 at 1:12 PM
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No matter how far you are from 14 Beacon, we hope you will join us November 13th from 5-6 pm EST for a virtual tour of "Sacred Rebellion."

Registration is limited, so get your ticket today at congregationallibrary.org/events/sacre...
October 28, 2025 at 3:04 PM