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Salem
The 1692 witch trials executed 20 innocent people. Pressed to death, hanged, died in prison. Their restless spirits haunt the locations of their suffering. 'More weight,' said Giles Corey as he was crushed.
1626 - Present
Massachusetts, United States
50000+ witnesses
Salem is synonymous with the supernatural.
The History
According to historical records:
The witch trials (1692):
- 200+ accused
- 30 found guilty
- 19 hanged
- 1 pressed to death
- Mass hysteria
Giles Corey
Most famous victim:
- Pressed to death
- Demanded “more weight”
- Refused to enter plea
- Cursed the sheriff
- His ghost seen before disasters
The Gallows
Proctor’s Ledge:
- Execution site
- 19 hanged here
- Long denied/forgotten
- Recently confirmed
- Very active
Howard Street Cemetery
Where Giles died:
- Pressed with stones
- For two days
- His apparition
- Before disasters
- Sheriff dies in office (curse)
The Witch House
Judge Corwin’s home:
- He signed death warrants
- Now museum
- Very haunted
- Victims’ spirits
- Seeking justice
Modern Salem
Today:
- Tourist destination
- Witch City
- Ghost tours
- Constant activity
- Embraces history