The Witchcraft Trial of Alice Parker
Alice Parker was a woman from Salem who was accused of witchcraft during the Salem Witch Trials. Parker was married to a fisherman named John Parker at the time of… Read more »
Category: Colonial Era
The Witchcraft Trial of Martha Carrier
Martha Carrier was a woman from Andover who was accused of witchcraft during the Salem Witch Trials. Martha Ingalls Allen was born between 1643 and 1650 to Andrew Allen Sr… Read more »
The Witchcraft Trial of Samuel Wardwell
Samuel Wardwell was a 49-year-old carpenter from Andover, Mass who was accused of witchcraft during the Salem Witch Trials. Samuel Wardwell was born on May 16, 1643, to Thomas Wardwell,… Read more »
Best Books About the Mayflower Pilgrims
There are a number of great books on the Mayflower pilgrims. This includes modern contemporary books as well as primary sources written by the pilgrims themselves. These books cover everything… Read more »
Best Pilgrim Costumes
A Pilgrim costume makes for a great costume for a Thanksgiving celebration, historical reenactment or class presentation. The Mayflower Pilgrims are iconic symbols of early colonial-era American history. One look… Read more »