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September 22, 1692 - Salem’s darkest day. Eight in

September 22, 1692 - Salem’s darkest day. Eight innocent people lost to fear and hysteria. As Reverend Nicholas Noyes proclaimed that day: ‘What a sad thing it is to see eight firebrands of Hell hanging there.’

Today we remember them not as the town saw them then, but as the victims they truly were. 🕯️

September 22, 1692 - Salem’s darkest day. Eight in

September 22, 1692 - Salem’s darkest day. Eight innocent people lost to fear and hysteria. As Reverend Nicholas Noyes proclaimed that day: ‘What a sad thing it is to see eight firebrands of Hell hanging there.’

Today we remember them not as the town saw them then, but as the victims they truly were. 🕯️

We were honored to welcome Boston Red Sox legend a

We were honored to welcome Boston Red Sox legend and former captain Jason Varitek on a Witch City Walking Tour here in Salem!

Thanks for spending part of your day exploring the Witch City with us, Tek! ❤️⚾️

September 22, 1692 - Salem’s darkest day. Eight in

September 22, 1692 - Salem’s darkest day. Eight innocent people lost to fear and hysteria. As Reverend Nicholas Noyes proclaimed that day: ‘What a sad thing it is to see eight firebrands of Hell hanging there.’

Today we remember them not as the town saw them then, but as the victims they truly were. 🕯️

We were honored to welcome Boston Red Sox legend a

We were honored to welcome Boston Red Sox legend and former captain Jason Varitek on a Witch City Walking Tour here in Salem!

Thanks for spending part of your day exploring the Witch City with us, Tek! ❤️⚾️

On September 19, 1692, Giles Corey was pressed to

On September 19, 1692, Giles Corey was pressed to death (peine forte et dure) during the Salem Witch Trials. The 80-year-old farmer refused to enter a plea when accused of witchcraft, which meant he could not be tried. To force a plea, authorities placed heavy stones on his chest over the course of two days.

According to a letter from Thomas Putnam to Judge Samuel Sewall, Corey’s daughter Ann reported that her father’s apparition appeared to her, claiming he had been murdered by pressing and that “the Devil there appeared unto him,” promising he would not be hanged.

Corey’s death marked one of the most brutal episodes of the Salem Witch Trials, which ultimately claimed 20 lives. The final executions would take place just three days later, on September 22, 1692.

September 22, 1692 - Salem’s darkest day. Eight in

September 22, 1692 - Salem’s darkest day. Eight innocent people lost to fear and hysteria. As Reverend Nicholas Noyes proclaimed that day: ‘What a sad thing it is to see eight firebrands of Hell hanging there.’

Today we remember them not as the town saw them then, but as the victims they truly were. 🕯️

We were honored to welcome Boston Red Sox legend a

We were honored to welcome Boston Red Sox legend and former captain Jason Varitek on a Witch City Walking Tour here in Salem!

Thanks for spending part of your day exploring the Witch City with us, Tek! ❤️⚾️

On September 19, 1692, Giles Corey was pressed to

On September 19, 1692, Giles Corey was pressed to death (peine forte et dure) during the Salem Witch Trials. The 80-year-old farmer refused to enter a plea when accused of witchcraft, which meant he could not be tried. To force a plea, authorities placed heavy stones on his chest over the course of two days.

According to a letter from Thomas Putnam to Judge Samuel Sewall, Corey’s daughter Ann reported that her father’s apparition appeared to her, claiming he had been murdered by pressing and that “the Devil there appeared unto him,” promising he would not be hanged.

Corey’s death marked one of the most brutal episodes of the Salem Witch Trials, which ultimately claimed 20 lives. The final executions would take place just three days later, on September 22, 1692.

If you’ve walked through downtown Salem, you’ve pa

If you’ve walked through downtown Salem, you’ve passed it a bunch of times! Most people don’t know that the fountain on Essex Street, in front of East India Marine Hall, is actually a giant map of Salem. 👀

Henry is the best at pointing out these little gems around the city. Want to discover more details hiding in plain sight? Join us on a tour!

witchcitywalkingtours.com

September 22, 1692 - Salem’s darkest day. Eight in

September 22, 1692 - Salem’s darkest day. Eight innocent people lost to fear and hysteria. As Reverend Nicholas Noyes proclaimed that day: ‘What a sad thing it is to see eight firebrands of Hell hanging there.’

Today we remember them not as the town saw them then, but as the victims they truly were. 🕯️

We were honored to welcome Boston Red Sox legend a

We were honored to welcome Boston Red Sox legend and former captain Jason Varitek on a Witch City Walking Tour here in Salem!

Thanks for spending part of your day exploring the Witch City with us, Tek! ❤️⚾️

On September 19, 1692, Giles Corey was pressed to

On September 19, 1692, Giles Corey was pressed to death (peine forte et dure) during the Salem Witch Trials. The 80-year-old farmer refused to enter a plea when accused of witchcraft, which meant he could not be tried. To force a plea, authorities placed heavy stones on his chest over the course of two days.

According to a letter from Thomas Putnam to Judge Samuel Sewall, Corey’s daughter Ann reported that her father’s apparition appeared to her, claiming he had been murdered by pressing and that “the Devil there appeared unto him,” promising he would not be hanged.

Corey’s death marked one of the most brutal episodes of the Salem Witch Trials, which ultimately claimed 20 lives. The final executions would take place just three days later, on September 22, 1692.

If you’ve walked through downtown Salem, you’ve pa

If you’ve walked through downtown Salem, you’ve passed it a bunch of times! Most people don’t know that the fountain on Essex Street, in front of East India Marine Hall, is actually a giant map of Salem. 👀

Henry is the best at pointing out these little gems around the city. Want to discover more details hiding in plain sight? Join us on a tour!

witchcitywalkingtours.com

We’re adding more tours every day as we head into

We’re adding more tours every day as we head into our busiest season! 🍂🎃

Tours start at 9 AM every day, running until 8 PM on weekdays and 9 PM on weekends—giving you plenty of options to fit a tour into your Salem plans.

Salem is only getting busier from here, so if you have a day and time in mind, grab your tour spot before it fills up! 🕯️

witchcitywalkingtours.com

September 22, 1692 - Salem’s darkest day. Eight in

September 22, 1692 - Salem’s darkest day. Eight innocent people lost to fear and hysteria. As Reverend Nicholas Noyes proclaimed that day: ‘What a sad thing it is to see eight firebrands of Hell hanging there.’

Today we remember them not as the town saw them then, but as the victims they truly were. 🕯️

We were honored to welcome Boston Red Sox legend a

We were honored to welcome Boston Red Sox legend and former captain Jason Varitek on a Witch City Walking Tour here in Salem!

Thanks for spending part of your day exploring the Witch City with us, Tek! ❤️⚾️

On September 19, 1692, Giles Corey was pressed to

On September 19, 1692, Giles Corey was pressed to death (peine forte et dure) during the Salem Witch Trials. The 80-year-old farmer refused to enter a plea when accused of witchcraft, which meant he could not be tried. To force a plea, authorities placed heavy stones on his chest over the course of two days.

According to a letter from Thomas Putnam to Judge Samuel Sewall, Corey’s daughter Ann reported that her father’s apparition appeared to her, claiming he had been murdered by pressing and that “the Devil there appeared unto him,” promising he would not be hanged.

Corey’s death marked one of the most brutal episodes of the Salem Witch Trials, which ultimately claimed 20 lives. The final executions would take place just three days later, on September 22, 1692.

If you’ve walked through downtown Salem, you’ve pa

If you’ve walked through downtown Salem, you’ve passed it a bunch of times! Most people don’t know that the fountain on Essex Street, in front of East India Marine Hall, is actually a giant map of Salem. 👀

Henry is the best at pointing out these little gems around the city. Want to discover more details hiding in plain sight? Join us on a tour!

witchcitywalkingtours.com

We’re adding more tours every day as we head into

We’re adding more tours every day as we head into our busiest season! 🍂🎃

Tours start at 9 AM every day, running until 8 PM on weekdays and 9 PM on weekends—giving you plenty of options to fit a tour into your Salem plans.

Salem is only getting busier from here, so if you have a day and time in mind, grab your tour spot before it fills up! 🕯️

witchcitywalkingtours.com

Hocus Pocus fans, we have the perfect October nigh

Hocus Pocus fans, we have the perfect October night planned for you!

On October 16, 17, 23 & 24, select Hocus Pocus Movie Tours will visit all five filming locations before ending at the @salemnightfaire—a candlelit evening of vendors and entertainment at Pioneer Village.

Available tour times: 3:00, 3:30, 4:00 & 4:30 PM.

Night Faire admission is not included. Tickets must be purchased separately.

Working Hours

Sunday to Saturday
9:00 AM to 11:00 PM

Location

32 Derby Square Salem, MA 01970 (Outside on the 3 staircases of the Old Town Hall)

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