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Salem Through a New Lens: Anniversary of Joseph White Murder

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Join us for a hands-on broom making experience in Join us for a hands-on broom making experience in the heart of Salem! Learn traditional techniques while adding your personal touch with colorful ribbons, protective charms, and natural elements. One flat fee covers all materials and guidance - no hidden costs! ✨ All ages welcome 🖤 Link in bio to book your class🧹🖤
Join us for a hands-on broom making experience in Join us for a hands-on broom making experience in the heart of Salem! Learn traditional techniques while adding your personal touch with colorful ribbons, protective charms, and natural elements. One flat fee covers all materials and guidance - no hidden costs! ✨ All ages welcome 🖤 Link in bio to book your class🧹🖤
A brand-new maritime experience is coming to Salem A brand-new maritime experience is coming to Salem. ⚓️ Tides, Tales & Treasures begins with a walking tour through Salem’s waterfront, uncovering the city’s history of trade, privateers, slavery and piracy. Then, step inside Real Pirates Salem to follow the true story of “Black Sam” Bellamy, the Whydah and the fortune lost beneath the waves. See the world’s only authenticated pirate treasure recovered from the wreck—including artifacts last touched by pirates more than 300 years ago. Two experiences. One unforgettable journey through Salem’s maritime past. Tides, Tales & Treasures begins August 1. Book now at witchcitywalkingtours.com.
Join us for a hands-on broom making experience in Join us for a hands-on broom making experience in the heart of Salem! Learn traditional techniques while adding your personal touch with colorful ribbons, protective charms, and natural elements. One flat fee covers all materials and guidance - no hidden costs! ✨ All ages welcome 🖤 Link in bio to book your class🧹🖤
A brand-new maritime experience is coming to Salem A brand-new maritime experience is coming to Salem. ⚓️ Tides, Tales & Treasures begins with a walking tour through Salem’s waterfront, uncovering the city’s history of trade, privateers, slavery and piracy. Then, step inside Real Pirates Salem to follow the true story of “Black Sam” Bellamy, the Whydah and the fortune lost beneath the waves. See the world’s only authenticated pirate treasure recovered from the wreck—including artifacts last touched by pirates more than 300 years ago. Two experiences. One unforgettable journey through Salem’s maritime past. Tides, Tales & Treasures begins August 1. Book now at witchcitywalkingtours.com.
Guest appreciation post! 🖤 Thank you to everyone Guest appreciation post! 🖤 Thank you to everyone who’s joined us on a tour this season. We love meeting people from all over the world and sharing the history, mysteries, and magic of Salem with you. Whether it was your first visit or your fifth, we’re so grateful you chose to spend part of your trip with us. We hope to see you again soon! 🖤 As a thank you, enjoy 15% off any of our walking tours with code SUNSHINE15. witchcitywalkingtours.com
Join us for a hands-on broom making experience in Join us for a hands-on broom making experience in the heart of Salem! Learn traditional techniques while adding your personal touch with colorful ribbons, protective charms, and natural elements. One flat fee covers all materials and guidance - no hidden costs! ✨ All ages welcome 🖤 Link in bio to book your class🧹🖤
A brand-new maritime experience is coming to Salem A brand-new maritime experience is coming to Salem. ⚓️ Tides, Tales & Treasures begins with a walking tour through Salem’s waterfront, uncovering the city’s history of trade, privateers, slavery and piracy. Then, step inside Real Pirates Salem to follow the true story of “Black Sam” Bellamy, the Whydah and the fortune lost beneath the waves. See the world’s only authenticated pirate treasure recovered from the wreck—including artifacts last touched by pirates more than 300 years ago. Two experiences. One unforgettable journey through Salem’s maritime past. Tides, Tales & Treasures begins August 1. Book now at witchcitywalkingtours.com.
Guest appreciation post! 🖤 Thank you to everyone Guest appreciation post! 🖤 Thank you to everyone who’s joined us on a tour this season. We love meeting people from all over the world and sharing the history, mysteries, and magic of Salem with you. Whether it was your first visit or your fifth, we’re so grateful you chose to spend part of your trip with us. We hope to see you again soon! 🖤 As a thank you, enjoy 15% off any of our walking tours with code SUNSHINE15. witchcitywalkingtours.com
Ahoy, mateys! A brand-new maritime experience is c Ahoy, mateys! A brand-new maritime experience is coming to Salem August 1. ⚓️ Tides, Tales & Treasures is a double-feature experience combining a guided walking tour through Salem’s historic waterfront with admission to @realpiratessalem Walk the streets once shaped by merchants, privateers, sailors, and pirates as we explore Salem’s rise as one of America’s most important seaports. Hear stories of global trade, slavery, shipwrecks, fortunes made at sea, and the families who profited from it all. Then, continue to Real Pirates Salem to discover the true story of “Black Sam” Bellamy, Maria Hallett, and the wreck of the Whydah. See the world’s only fully authenticated pirate treasure, recovered from the ocean and last touched by pirates more than 300 years ago. Coming from Boston? Grab the ferry and make a day of it. Tours begin August 1. Book your Tides, Tales & Treasures experience at witchcitywalkingtours.com. 🏴‍☠️
Join us for a hands-on broom making experience in Join us for a hands-on broom making experience in the heart of Salem! Learn traditional techniques while adding your personal touch with colorful ribbons, protective charms, and natural elements. One flat fee covers all materials and guidance - no hidden costs! ✨ All ages welcome 🖤 Link in bio to book your class🧹🖤
A brand-new maritime experience is coming to Salem A brand-new maritime experience is coming to Salem. ⚓️ Tides, Tales & Treasures begins with a walking tour through Salem’s waterfront, uncovering the city’s history of trade, privateers, slavery and piracy. Then, step inside Real Pirates Salem to follow the true story of “Black Sam” Bellamy, the Whydah and the fortune lost beneath the waves. See the world’s only authenticated pirate treasure recovered from the wreck—including artifacts last touched by pirates more than 300 years ago. Two experiences. One unforgettable journey through Salem’s maritime past. Tides, Tales & Treasures begins August 1. Book now at witchcitywalkingtours.com.
Guest appreciation post! 🖤 Thank you to everyone Guest appreciation post! 🖤 Thank you to everyone who’s joined us on a tour this season. We love meeting people from all over the world and sharing the history, mysteries, and magic of Salem with you. Whether it was your first visit or your fifth, we’re so grateful you chose to spend part of your trip with us. We hope to see you again soon! 🖤 As a thank you, enjoy 15% off any of our walking tours with code SUNSHINE15. witchcitywalkingtours.com
Ahoy, mateys! A brand-new maritime experience is c Ahoy, mateys! A brand-new maritime experience is coming to Salem August 1. ⚓️ Tides, Tales & Treasures is a double-feature experience combining a guided walking tour through Salem’s historic waterfront with admission to @realpiratessalem Walk the streets once shaped by merchants, privateers, sailors, and pirates as we explore Salem’s rise as one of America’s most important seaports. Hear stories of global trade, slavery, shipwrecks, fortunes made at sea, and the families who profited from it all. Then, continue to Real Pirates Salem to discover the true story of “Black Sam” Bellamy, Maria Hallett, and the wreck of the Whydah. See the world’s only fully authenticated pirate treasure, recovered from the ocean and last touched by pirates more than 300 years ago. Coming from Boston? Grab the ferry and make a day of it. Tours begin August 1. Book your Tides, Tales & Treasures experience at witchcitywalkingtours.com. 🏴‍☠️
334 years ago today, July 19, 1692, marked one of 334 years ago today, July 19, 1692, marked one of the darkest days in Salem’s history. Five women were hanged after being convicted of witchcraft during the Salem Witch Trials—the first mass execution of the trials. The victims were Sarah Good (39), Elizabeth Howe (57), Susannah Martin (71), Rebecca Nurse (71), and Sarah Wildes (65). Sarah Good was a poor, pregnant woman from Salem Village who was often described by her neighbors as bad-tempered and was forced to beg for charity with her young daughter, Dorcas. Elizabeth Howe, of Topsfield, was accused after the Perley family’s ten-year-old daughter claimed to be afflicted by her. She was convicted and sentenced to death. Susannah Martin, of Amesbury, had faced accusations of witchcraft years before 1692, but those earlier charges were dismissed. She again denied the allegations against her. Rebecca Nurse was a respected elderly grandmother from Salem Village whose jury initially returned a verdict of not guilty. After the verdict was questioned in court, the jury reconsidered the case and ultimately found her guilty. Sarah Wildes, of Topsfield, had previously been involved in legal disputes and was accused alongside several members of the Bishop family in April 1692. Court records preserve the official “Warrant for the Execution of Sarah Good, Rebecca Nurse, Susannah Martin, Elizabeth Howe & Sarah Wildes,” documenting the events of Tuesday, July 19, 1692. Their deaths remain a lasting reminder of the devastating consequences of fear, hysteria, and the failure of justice. May their names never be forgotten. 🕯️ Sarah Good 🕯️ Elizabeth Howe 🕯️ Susannah Martin 🕯️ Rebecca Nurse 🕯️ Sarah Wildes
Join us for a hands-on broom making experience in Join us for a hands-on broom making experience in the heart of Salem! Learn traditional techniques while adding your personal touch with colorful ribbons, protective charms, and natural elements. One flat fee covers all materials and guidance - no hidden costs! ✨ All ages welcome 🖤 Link in bio to book your class🧹🖤
A brand-new maritime experience is coming to Salem A brand-new maritime experience is coming to Salem. ⚓️ Tides, Tales & Treasures begins with a walking tour through Salem’s waterfront, uncovering the city’s history of trade, privateers, slavery and piracy. Then, step inside Real Pirates Salem to follow the true story of “Black Sam” Bellamy, the Whydah and the fortune lost beneath the waves. See the world’s only authenticated pirate treasure recovered from the wreck—including artifacts last touched by pirates more than 300 years ago. Two experiences. One unforgettable journey through Salem’s maritime past. Tides, Tales & Treasures begins August 1. Book now at witchcitywalkingtours.com.
Guest appreciation post! 🖤 Thank you to everyone Guest appreciation post! 🖤 Thank you to everyone who’s joined us on a tour this season. We love meeting people from all over the world and sharing the history, mysteries, and magic of Salem with you. Whether it was your first visit or your fifth, we’re so grateful you chose to spend part of your trip with us. We hope to see you again soon! 🖤 As a thank you, enjoy 15% off any of our walking tours with code SUNSHINE15. witchcitywalkingtours.com
Ahoy, mateys! A brand-new maritime experience is c Ahoy, mateys! A brand-new maritime experience is coming to Salem August 1. ⚓️ Tides, Tales & Treasures is a double-feature experience combining a guided walking tour through Salem’s historic waterfront with admission to @realpiratessalem Walk the streets once shaped by merchants, privateers, sailors, and pirates as we explore Salem’s rise as one of America’s most important seaports. Hear stories of global trade, slavery, shipwrecks, fortunes made at sea, and the families who profited from it all. Then, continue to Real Pirates Salem to discover the true story of “Black Sam” Bellamy, Maria Hallett, and the wreck of the Whydah. See the world’s only fully authenticated pirate treasure, recovered from the ocean and last touched by pirates more than 300 years ago. Coming from Boston? Grab the ferry and make a day of it. Tours begin August 1. Book your Tides, Tales & Treasures experience at witchcitywalkingtours.com. 🏴‍☠️
334 years ago today, July 19, 1692, marked one of 334 years ago today, July 19, 1692, marked one of the darkest days in Salem’s history. Five women were hanged after being convicted of witchcraft during the Salem Witch Trials—the first mass execution of the trials. The victims were Sarah Good (39), Elizabeth Howe (57), Susannah Martin (71), Rebecca Nurse (71), and Sarah Wildes (65). Sarah Good was a poor, pregnant woman from Salem Village who was often described by her neighbors as bad-tempered and was forced to beg for charity with her young daughter, Dorcas. Elizabeth Howe, of Topsfield, was accused after the Perley family’s ten-year-old daughter claimed to be afflicted by her. She was convicted and sentenced to death. Susannah Martin, of Amesbury, had faced accusations of witchcraft years before 1692, but those earlier charges were dismissed. She again denied the allegations against her. Rebecca Nurse was a respected elderly grandmother from Salem Village whose jury initially returned a verdict of not guilty. After the verdict was questioned in court, the jury reconsidered the case and ultimately found her guilty. Sarah Wildes, of Topsfield, had previously been involved in legal disputes and was accused alongside several members of the Bishop family in April 1692. Court records preserve the official “Warrant for the Execution of Sarah Good, Rebecca Nurse, Susannah Martin, Elizabeth Howe & Sarah Wildes,” documenting the events of Tuesday, July 19, 1692. Their deaths remain a lasting reminder of the devastating consequences of fear, hysteria, and the failure of justice. May their names never be forgotten. 🕯️ Sarah Good 🕯️ Elizabeth Howe 🕯️ Susannah Martin 🕯️ Rebecca Nurse 🕯️ Sarah Wildes
Trying to figure out which Salem walking tour is r Trying to figure out which Salem walking tour is right for you? Whether you’re drawn to the Witch Trials, ghost stories, haunted locations, Hocus Pocus filming sites, architecture, true crime, paranormal investigation, or Salem’s rich maritime history - there’s a tour waiting for you. New this summer: Tides, Tales & Treasures launches August 1. Explore Salem’s seafaring past as we uncover stories of global trade, privateers, slavery, pirates, Derby Wharf, and the legendary Whydah shipwreck. Our guides are locals, historians, and storytellers who have spent years uncovering the layers of this city. Our History & Hauntings Tour has been named the #1 Cultural & Historical Tour in the United States by @tripadvisor - four years in a row. Salem is so much more than just Halloween. We can’t wait to explore with you! Swipe through to find your tour and book at witchcitywalkingtours.com

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