George Corwin: High Sheriff of Essex County
George Corwin was the high sheriff of Essex County during the Salem Witch Trials in 1692. He was the nephew of Judge Jonathan Corwin and Judge Wait Winthrop and the… Read more »
Category: Colonial Era
History of Ring’s Island in Salisbury, Massachusetts
Ring’s Island is a peninsula in Salisbury, Massachusetts located near the mouth of the Merrimack River. On March 26, 1642, two acres of Ring’s Island was granted to colonist Robert… Read more »
Salem Historic Sites
Salem, Mass is a historic town with many historic sites. The city’s history spans centuries and visiting these historic sites is a great way to experience Salem’s history first hand…. Read more »
History of St. Peter’s Church in Salem, Massachusetts
St. Peter’s Episcopal Church is a historic church in Salem and was the first Anglican church in the city. It is built on land donated in 1733 by local merchant… Read more »
History of the Ropes Mansion in Salem, Massachusetts
Built around 1727, the Ropes Mansion is a historic Georgian-style mansion in Salem, Mass. The house is a two and ½ story building with a wood clapboard exterior and a… Read more »