George Jacobs Sr.’s Grave
After George Jacobs Sr. was executed on August 19, 1692, during the Salem Witch Trials, his body was reportedly buried on his farm in Danvers, Mass. According to historian Charles… Read more »
Category: Colonial Era
John Beresford Hatch’s Crusade to Clear the Salem Witches
In 1950, Salem resident John Beresford Hatch began a crusade to convince the British government to clear the names of the convicted Salem Witch Trials victims. Hatch first became interested… Read more »
The Hathorne Mansion in Danvers, Massachusetts
The site of the Danvers State Hospital, on Hathorne Hill in Danvers, Massachusetts, was once home to the Hathorne Mansion. The mansion is believed to have been built sometime prior… Read more »
The Witch House Fires: The Fiery Saga of Salem’s Historic Home
The historic Witch House in Salem, Massachusetts, has actually caught fire and nearly burned down at least twice in its long history. The first time was on March 27, 1924,… Read more »
History of the Witch House in Salem, Massachusetts
The Witch House, also known as the Jonathan Corwin House, is a historic First-Period house on Essex Street in Salem, Massachusetts. It was the home of Salem Witch Judge Jonathan… Read more »