Mercy Lewis: Orphaned Afflicted Girl
Mercy Lewis was one of the afflicted girls of the Salem Witch Trials and a servant in Thomas Putnam’s home. Lewis, the daughter of Phillip Lewis, was born in Falmouth,… Read more »
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Reverend John Hale of Beverly
Reverend John Hale was a minister from Beverly, Massachusetts, best known for his role in the Salem Witch Trials of 1692. Born in Charlestown in 1636 to local blacksmith Robert… Read more »
The Petition to Free Rebecca Nurse
Rebecca Nurse was such a beloved citizen of Salem Village that when she was arrested for witchcraft in March of 1692, thirty-nine Salem residents came to her defense and signed… Read more »
Puzzles & Games
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Library Corner
WELCOME to the History of Massachusetts Library Corner where you’ll find free digitized copies of many rare and out-of-print books, articles and documents about Massachusetts history. The collection includes firsthand… Read more »