The Witchcraft Trial of Mary Easty
Mary Towne Easty, wife of a wealthy Topsfield farmer, was accused of witchcraft during the Salem Witch Trials of 1692. She was also the sister of fellow accused witches Rebecca… Read more »
The Daughters of Liberty: Who Were They and What Did They Do?
The Daughters of Liberty was a group of political dissidents that formed in the North American British colonies during the early days of the American Revolution. The following are some… Read more »
How Did Massachusetts Get Its Name?
Many people often wonder where the name Massachusetts came from. The answer is the state of Massachusetts was named after the Massachusetts Indian tribe that lived in the Great Blue… Read more »
Salem Witch Museum: Review
The Salem Witch Museum is a popular attraction in Salem that discusses the history of the Salem Witch Trials. I first visited this museum about 10 years ago or so… Read more »
The Salem Witch House: Tour Review
The Witch House is an iconic First-Period house in Salem, Massachusetts, with direct ties to the Salem Witch Trials. It was the home of Jonathan Corwin who was a judge… Read more »