The Boston Massacre
The Boston Massacre was a historic event that occurred in Boston, Massachusetts on the night of March 5, 1770. It is believed to be one of many events that caused… Read more »
The Witchcraft Trial of John Proctor
John Proctor was a successful farmer and the first male to be named a witch during the Salem Witch Trials of 1692. Proctor was born in Assington, England on October… Read more »
The Witchcraft Trial of Sarah Good
Sarah Good was one of the first women to be accused of witchcraft during the Salem Witch Trials of 1692. Good was the wife of William Good and, at the… Read more »
The Witchcraft Trial of Giles Corey
Giles Corey was a successful farmer from Salem Village who was accused of witchcraft during the Salem Witch Trials of 1692. Born in Northampton, England, in 1621, Corey immigrated to… Read more »
The Witchcraft Trial of Bridget Bishop
Bridget Bishop was the first victim to be hanged during the Salem Witch Trials of 1692. Bishop, whose maiden name was Playfer, was born sometime between 1632 and 1635 in… Read more »