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Pirates in Boston, Massachusetts

Boston, Massachusetts has a rich maritime history that includes pirates and privateers. In fact, Boston had a reputation for being a pirate hot spot in the 17th and 18th centuries…. Read more »

Colonial Era, Revolutionary Era   

The Witchcraft Trial of Philip English

Philip English was a wealthy businessman from Salem who was accused of witchcraft during the Salem Witch Trials in 1692. Philip English’s original name was Philippe d’Anglois and he was… Read more »

Colonial Era   
Hiram Marble's excavation at Dungeon Rock Lynn MA illustration from Frank Leslie's Illustrated Newspaper circa August 1878

Lost and Buried Treasure in Massachusetts

Massachusetts is home to many stories of lost and buried treasure. From buried pirate treasure to lost war loot there are legends of lost treasure all over the state. The… Read more »

Colonial Era, Industrial Era   

Samuel Sewall: Salem Witch Judge

Samuel Sewall was a judge in the Salem Witch Trials and the only judge to apologize for his role in the trials. Sewall was born in Bishopstoke, England on March… Read more »

Colonial Era   
"Court Trial of Witches," illustration by unknown artist, published in "Witchcraft Illustrated" by Henrietta D Kimball, circa 1892

Bartholomew Gedney: Salem Witch Judge

Bartholomew Gedney was one of the judges during the Salem Witch Trials. Gedney was also a physician, town selectman, ship carpenter, merchant and a colonel in the Essex County militia…. Read more »

Colonial Era   

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