The Salem witch trials occurred in colonial Massachusetts between early 1692 and mid-1693. More than 200 people were accused of practicing witchcraft—the devil’s magic—and 20 were executed. In 1711, ...

Salem, Massachusetts, turns into America’s Halloween capital every October, blending haunted fun with deep heritage and vibrant fall festivals. Known worldwide for its infamous witch trials of 1692, ...

I visited Salem, Massachusetts, recently with some of my kids. It seemed like an appropriate Halloween kind of trip, despite a lot of the obvious tourist trappings of the town of Salem itself. Like ...

17 th century New England saw its fair share of witch hysteria, with neighbors accusing neighbors of heresy. Some of the most infamous trials played out in Salem, Massachusetts, but as a new ...

Long before Salem became synonymous with supernatural tourism, it was New England's wealthiest seaport where merchant princes built grand mansions and ships returned laden with treasures from distant ...

"Material ... obtained almost entirely from the Archives of the Essex Institute."--Preface. "Salem imprints, 1768-1825" : p. [301]-486. siris_sil_249077 ...

With fall in full swing, New Englanders everywhere are picking the last apples of the season and starting to prepare for Halloween. At Massachusetts' oldest apple orchard, you can do both. Founded ...

"Salem, Massachusetts, historic building named for Alexander Hamilton. It is a National Register of Historic Places Landmark. Located on Chestnut Street." Spooky season is upon us—and while that could ...