Last night's fascinating virtual program took us on a stroll through the world of plant magic, introducing us to the significance of plants in both fairy and folktales, as well as the magical and medicinal stories found within these gardens. The event recording is now available on our website!

Enchanted Plants: An Exploration of Common and Uncommon Plants in Folklore and Magic - Salem Witch Museum

From the tangled forest to the garden gate, join folklorist, rotten botanist, and author Varla Ventura for an exploration of some of the world’s most enchanted plants. We’ll start in...

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Coined in 1993 by Margaret Rossiter, this term references the legacy and erasure of Matilda Joslyn Gage. Though she worked side-by-side with leaders of the early women's suffrage movement, Gage was excluded from the popular #history due to her forward thinking views on human rights. #womenshistory

Due to the snowstorm, the Salem Witch Museum will be closed until Wednesday, February 25th ❄️

Did you know Frederick Douglass wrote his famous "Narrative of the Life of Frederick Douglass, An American Slave" in our neighboring community Lynn? At 20-years-old Douglass escaped from a plantation in Baltimore. He lived in Lynn from 1841 to 1848, where he wrote his famed autobiography. #history

Have you ever heard of the Springfield witch trials? Years before the Salem panic, a witch hunt overtook another Massachusetts community. This is an interesting video for anyone interested in learning more about this #history! #witchtrials #witchcraft #witch www.youtube.com/watch?v=UhHS...

Before Salem: The SHOCKING Witch Hunt No One Talks About

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We will be open today, but in support of the national shutdown we will be making a donation to LUCE Immigrant Justice Network of Massachusetts. For more information on LUCE: www.lucemass.org

There were many reasons why a colonial woman might be accused of witchcraft, but those who were poor or quarrelsome were in particular danger. Join us for this free virtual lecture focusing on four women targeted during the Salem trials; Rachel Clinton, Sarah Good, Margaret Scott, and Ann Dolliver.

Profoundly Vulnerable: The Story of Four Witchcraft Accusations - Salem Witch Museum

Join us on March 5th for our first virtual lecture of 2026, “Profoundly Vulnerable: The Story of Four Witchcraft Accusations,” presented in celebration of the 39th annual Women’s History Month....

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Did you know the #newyear was recognized in March in the seventeenth-century? At this time, the Massachusetts settlers were still using the Julian calendar, rather than the Gregorian calendar which shifted the beginning of the year to January. #history #historysky #salemwitchtrials

Planning a visit to #Salem this January? Please note our museum will be closed for annual maintenance from Monday 1/5 through Friday 1/9 as well as the following week Monday 1/12 through Friday 1/16. We will be open on weekend days for our regular hours of operation. #winter #snow #museumsonbluesky

Congregational Library & Archives will be hosting a fun seasonal virtual lecture "Christmas with the Puritans" on Tuesday, December 16th! Registration is limited and closes on Friday, December 12th. #christmas #puritans #history #askhistorians #colonial #historysky

We have some beautiful new hardcover editions of these Christmas tales in our museum bookstore! Now available in-store and online, these are a great gift for a book lover! #books #booksky #holiday #christmas

On Tuesday, state Rep. Sally Kerans and other advocates testified before the Joint Committee on the Judiciary at the Statehouse in favor of a bill that would clear the names of all people convicted of #witchcraft in #Massachusetts before 1692. Another important step towards clearing these names!

Danvers activists work to exonerate the last of Massachusetts' witches

BOSTON — Though the victims of the Salem Witch Trials have been exonerated by the state in the centuries since their wrongful convictions, other colonial residents are still listed as

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With the #holidays right around the corner, we have another interesting new arrival in our #museum #bookstore! Did you know the ancient Egyptians had their own version of #gingerbread or that marzipan was once considered a pharmaceutical? This #book offers an interesting look into this #history!

Please excuse our appearance, #preservation work is underway! Our beautiful building was constructed in the mid nineteenth century and always needs some care before winter. Though this is a constant labor of love, we are proud to be the most recent stewards of this iconic #Salem landmark!

We are excited to announce a charming new addition to our #collection! Long before the Sanderson sisters, #Life featured a beautiful #witch astride a vacuum on their October 1923 cover. This illustration encapsulates a fascinating moment of transformation for the witch in visual culture.

Today is International Students Day! Each year we work with hundreds of students from around the world researching the Salem witch trials. Our website includes a Student Resource page to provide guidance and support for learners of any age! #salemwitchtrials #history #student #research

Student Resources - Salem Witch Museum

The Salem witch trials of 1692 are a fascinating and complex event in American history. Each year our museum receives requests from hundreds of students for information about the witchcraft...

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Did you know more people were accused of #witchcraft in Andover than any other community during the Salem witch trials? Richard Hite's compelling #nonfiction is a fascinating window into this long overlooked phase of the largest witch hunt in #colonial #history. #salemwitchtrials #booksky

Some quiet November scenes in Salem 🍂 #salem #november #fall #autumn #posthalloween #historic

Happy Samhain everyone! #samhain #witchsky #paganismandwitchy #halloween #october31st #neopagan #wheeloftheyear #celtic #salem

Having you ever seen a carved turnip? Many are not aware that long before pumpkins were the jack-o-lantern of choice, turnips were commonly used! #halloween #history #jackolantern #historysky #october

When People Carved Turnips Instead of Pumpkins for Halloween

Revelers in Ireland transformed the root vegetables into lanterns designed to ward off dark spirits

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Have you ever heard of the famous Mother Shipton? #witchcraft #fortunetelling #history #witchsky

Mother Shipton and Her Prophesies - Historic UK

Ursula Southeil, known as Mother Shipton, is famous for her prophesies. Within her lifetime she had several premonitions about some of the largest historical events to take place in England, such as t...

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A really interesting opportunity happenings down the street at our neighbor St. Peter's-San Pedro Episcopal Church this November! #ghosts #paranormal #education #salem #local

The decorations in downtown Salem are always amazing, but this year the shops have outdone themselves! Here are just a few amazing displays found in Nocturne, COVEN and Die With Your Boots On! #salem #halloween #october #octobervibes #halloweendecor

We are excited to announce an international collaboration with Moyse's Hall Museum in Bury St Edmunds, England. We will explore the fascinating connections between our local seventeenth century witchcraft history. More information to come! #witch #history #museumsonbluesky #museumnerds #witchtrial

Witch trials explored as Salem and Bury St Edmunds museums link up

The 17th Century witch hunts are explored by two museums in towns with infamous histories.

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Our Director of Education was recently featured on the Real Women's Work Podcast. This was a great conversation which covered a lot of historical ground! This episode is now available on YouTube, Spotify, and Apple Podcasts. #salemwitchtrials #witchcraft #history #museumsonbluesky #womenswork

Rachel Christ-Doane, Salem Witch Museum

YouTube video by Real Women's Work

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The North Andover Historical Society is hosting a screening of "I Be a Witch: The Story of Ann Foster" this Sunday. This emotional depiction of Ann Foster's story is an incredible look into the experience of this tragic victim of the Salem witch trials. #salemwitchtrials #history #witch #film

Upcoming Events — North Andover Historical Society

Members of the North Andover Historical Society enjoy free access to our programs as a benefit of membership. If you are not a member, please consider joining the Society.

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Did you know L. Frank Baum's #suffragette mother-in-law was likely the inspiration for the good witches in The Wonderful Wizard of Oz? #history #booksky #museumnerds #wizardofoz #witchsky #book #books #historysky

A Rare Wizard of Oz First Edition Brings Pop Culture Magic to the Salem Witch Museum | Haunted Happenings

Discover what's happening in Haunted Happenings and read more on A Rare Wizard of Oz First Edition Brings Pop Culture Magic to the Salem Witch Museum

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The #pumpkins have arrived! Our first three pumpkins were of course inspired by the upcoming release of #Wicked: For Good. Thanks to the fantastic Sean Fitzpatrick for once again creating our incredible pumpkin displays! 🎃 #october #halloween #carvedpumpkins

Visiting the #Boston area between October 30th and November 9th? Immerse yourself in this enchanting world of shadow puppets and #witches in this fantastical new tale that tells #Macbeth from an entirely new perspective, featuring witches, war and vengeance. #theatre #shadowpuppets

The 4th Witch - ArtsEmerson

Manual Cinema returns to Boston with their signature stage-magic to conjure Macbeth from a brand new perspective called the 4th witch.

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In 1996, Arthur Miller wrote a fascinating retrospective article entitled "Why I wrote 'The Crucible.'" This is an incredible and important piece. #salemwitchtrials #arthurmiller #thecrucible #literature #witchhunt #history

Why I Wrote “The Crucible,” by Arthur Miller

From 1996: The McCarthy era, the Salem witch trials, and the story behind the play.

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