Articles related to "Salem Massachusetts"
Salem Massachusetts' Ghosts – Fact or Fiction?
Called Salem Village then, now Danvers, was the site of executions. 24 people died, making the town a perfect setting for hoaxsters who create imaginary hauntings.
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Called Salem Village then, now Danvers, was the site of executions. 24 people died, making the town a perfect setting for hoaxsters who create imaginary hauntings.
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Haunted Witch Capital, Salem Massachusetts
Salem Village, like other haunted places, is the site of tragedies and killings. Some of the ghosts are directly tied to the witch persecution; others aren't.
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Salem Village, like other haunted places, is the site of tragedies and killings. Some of the ghosts are directly tied to the witch persecution; others aren't.
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Brunonia Barry's The Lace Reader
"The Lace Reader", by first-time novelist Brunonia Barry, transports the reader to new heights of mystery and melancholy.
"the lace reader" • "brunonia barry" • "ipswich lace" • "salem • massachusetts"
"The Lace Reader", by first-time novelist Brunonia Barry, transports the reader to new heights of mystery and melancholy.
"the lace reader" • "brunonia barry" • "ipswich lace" • "salem • massachusetts"
Ghosts of Hawthorne Hotel Salem MA
New England Coastal City famed for the Salem Witch Trials and a rich Maritime History and claims of paranormal activities.
salem massachusetts • ghost stories • historic haunted hotels • new england • hawthorne hotel
New England Coastal City famed for the Salem Witch Trials and a rich Maritime History and claims of paranormal activities.
salem massachusetts • ghost stories • historic haunted hotels • new england • hawthorne hotel
Growing Up in Salem, Massachusetts
Life in Salem Village for youngsters: Long Puritan church services, acting as adults, accusing others of witchcraft.
growing up in salem • massachusetts • rebelling against adult rule in salem • salem village • children accusing others of witchcraft in salem
Life in Salem Village for youngsters: Long Puritan church services, acting as adults, accusing others of witchcraft.
growing up in salem • massachusetts • rebelling against adult rule in salem • salem village • children accusing others of witchcraft in salem
Old Fashioned Candy Store in Salem Massachusetts
Before the advent of Hershey bars and compound chocolates, before nougat and artificial flavorings, there was only hard candy. Gibralters was a favorite.
old fashioned candy • halloween candy • candy store • stick candy • salem massachusetts
Before the advent of Hershey bars and compound chocolates, before nougat and artificial flavorings, there was only hard candy. Gibralters was a favorite.
old fashioned candy • halloween candy • candy store • stick candy • salem massachusetts
Restaurant Review of The Gulu Gulu Cafe
The Gulu Gulu Cafe, on Essex Street in Salem, Massachusetts near the Bewitched statue, has some of the best food, atmosphere, and beer in the city.
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The Gulu Gulu Cafe, on Essex Street in Salem, Massachusetts near the Bewitched statue, has some of the best food, atmosphere, and beer in the city.
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Sundays in Salem, Massachusetts
For the children of Salem Village Sundays consisted of sitting still on hard benches through two three-hour sermons. They had to work hard, pray, and have no fun.
salem village • salem witch trials • massachusetts • puritan • religion
For the children of Salem Village Sundays consisted of sitting still on hard benches through two three-hour sermons. They had to work hard, pray, and have no fun.
salem village • salem witch trials • massachusetts • puritan • religion
Visiting Salem, Massachusetts
Fun, yet historical attractions in Salem include The House of the Seven Gables, The Salem Witch Museum, The Witch House and The Witch Dungeon Museum.
salem • witches • halloween • salem witch trials • early american history
Fun, yet historical attractions in Salem include The House of the Seven Gables, The Salem Witch Museum, The Witch House and The Witch Dungeon Museum.
salem • witches • halloween • salem witch trials • early american history
Witchcraft in Colonial America
Why were witch trials relatively numerous in 17th-century New England, but much less so in the other colonies? The answer lies in New England's Puritan religion.
witches • witchcraft • new england • salem • massachusetts
Why were witch trials relatively numerous in 17th-century New England, but much less so in the other colonies? The answer lies in New England's Puritan religion.
witches • witchcraft • new england • salem • massachusetts
Children Beware of Demons
The children of Salem Village lived a strict and restricted life, controlled by adults. Cotton Mather warns all to be aware of demons among them.
salem • massachusetts • cotton mather • demons • witches
The children of Salem Village lived a strict and restricted life, controlled by adults. Cotton Mather warns all to be aware of demons among them.
salem • massachusetts • cotton mather • demons • witches
Haunted Halloween Happenings in New England
New England pulls out all the stops when it comes to celebrating Halloween. From haunted houses to cemetery tours, costume parades to witches' balls, spooky forests and g
halloween in new england • fall halloween events • salem massachusetts • halloween events in new hampshire • halloween in vermont
New England pulls out all the stops when it comes to celebrating Halloween. From haunted houses to cemetery tours, costume parades to witches' balls, spooky forests and g
halloween in new england • fall halloween events • salem massachusetts • halloween events in new hampshire • halloween in vermont
Possession by Demons
The results of possession by the devil is explored. Puritans believe that misfortune is caused by witchcraft.
salem • massachusetts • demons • witches • puritans
The results of possession by the devil is explored. Puritans believe that misfortune is caused by witchcraft.
salem • massachusetts • demons • witches • puritans
The Devil Walked Among Them
The people of Salem, Massachusetts, like centuries of populations before them well believed in the power of witchcraft.
salem • massachusetts • cotton mather • demons • witches
The people of Salem, Massachusetts, like centuries of populations before them well believed in the power of witchcraft.
salem • massachusetts • cotton mather • demons • witches
The Persecution of Quakers
In and around Salem, Massachusetts the Quakers are harassed, beaten, deported, and sometimes even hanged for what they believe.
quakers • salem • massachusetts • parliament • quaker persecution
In and around Salem, Massachusetts the Quakers are harassed, beaten, deported, and sometimes even hanged for what they believe.
quakers • salem • massachusetts • parliament • quaker persecution
Those Persistent Quakers
In spite of dire punishments handed out to Quakers in Massachusetts, the Quakers continue to migrate to America.
quakers • salem • massachusetts • quaker persecution • american history
In spite of dire punishments handed out to Quakers in Massachusetts, the Quakers continue to migrate to America.
quakers • salem • massachusetts • quaker persecution • american history
Ghost Tours
Looking for ghost tours? Consider checking out Tours of Terror and exploring one of their haunted destinations for horror fans.
ghost tours • haunted • haunted tours • sightseeing tours • tours of terror
Looking for ghost tours? Consider checking out Tours of Terror and exploring one of their haunted destinations for horror fans.
ghost tours • haunted • haunted tours • sightseeing tours • tours of terror
Ann Putnam Jr.: Predator or Victim?
As a young girl her accusations sparked the infamous Salem Witch Trials. Was she really a malicious spirit, or simply a pawn in her parent's political scheming?
ann putnam • thomas putnam • salem • massachusetts • witch
As a young girl her accusations sparked the infamous Salem Witch Trials. Was she really a malicious spirit, or simply a pawn in her parent's political scheming?
ann putnam • thomas putnam • salem • massachusetts • witch
Halloween in Salem, Home of the Witch Trials
Salem, Massachusetts bustles each October, with Halloween visitors. The site of the Salem Witch Trials, Salem hosts many Halloween events and activities each year.
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Salem, Massachusetts bustles each October, with Halloween visitors. The site of the Salem Witch Trials, Salem hosts many Halloween events and activities each year.
halloween in salem • salem witch museum • salem ma halloween • halloween events in salem • salem witchcraft
October, the Bewitching Month
This is part one of an index of articles concerned with the Salem Witch Trials and the supernatural.
salem witch trials • witches • bewitching • spells • animals as familiars
This is part one of an index of articles concerned with the Salem Witch Trials and the supernatural.
salem witch trials • witches • bewitching • spells • animals as familiars
The Truth Behind Halloween Legends
Learn the truth behind the myths of vampires, werewolves and witches.
kids • science • vampires • werewolves • witches
Learn the truth behind the myths of vampires, werewolves and witches.
kids • science • vampires • werewolves • witches
The Ghostliest Places
Halloween conjures up visions of witches, pumpkins and kids in cute costumes. But there's a darker side to the holiday. Here are the top places to see real ghosts.
history of halloween • ghosts • witches in salem • massachusetts • rebecca nurse homestead
Halloween conjures up visions of witches, pumpkins and kids in cute costumes. But there's a darker side to the holiday. Here are the top places to see real ghosts.
history of halloween • ghosts • witches in salem • massachusetts • rebecca nurse homestead
Are You a Witch?
You might be a witch if you are afraid of water, or can't say The Lord's Prayer correctly. Witches say it backward.
salem witch trials • massachusetts • demons • witches • puritans
You might be a witch if you are afraid of water, or can't say The Lord's Prayer correctly. Witches say it backward.
salem witch trials • massachusetts • demons • witches • puritans
Colonial New England Maritime
Ports along the New England coastline afforded these Atlantic colonies with booming commerce, imaginative tales and folklore.
colonial new england maritime history • northeast culture businesses ports and legends • port culture • letters of marque • dixie bull first new england pirate
Ports along the New England coastline afforded these Atlantic colonies with booming commerce, imaginative tales and folklore.
colonial new england maritime history • northeast culture businesses ports and legends • port culture • letters of marque • dixie bull first new england pirate
British Treatment American Prisoners of War-1812
American prisoners of war described their treatment by the British as "ungenerous and inhuman." British officers subjected prisoners to "insult and unmerited oppression."
war of 1812-prisoners • soldiers-1812 • sailors-1812 • casualties 1812 • dartmoor massacre
American prisoners of war described their treatment by the British as "ungenerous and inhuman." British officers subjected prisoners to "insult and unmerited oppression."
war of 1812-prisoners • soldiers-1812 • sailors-1812 • casualties 1812 • dartmoor massacre
When Spring Never Came
It was probably three natural events which conspired to make the year 1816 one of the strangest ones, weatherwise, in recorded history. One was the reduced solar activity of the Dalton Minimum. Another could have been the 179-year solar barycenter shift. But the most important of all was the eruption of Mount Tambora in the Java sea the year before...
tambora • weak solar maximums • barycenter shift • volcanoes • volcanic eruptions
It was probably three natural events which conspired to make the year 1816 one of the strangest ones, weatherwise, in recorded history. One was the reduced solar activity of the Dalton Minimum. Another could have been the 179-year solar barycenter shift. But the most important of all was the eruption of Mount Tambora in the Java sea the year before...
tambora • weak solar maximums • barycenter shift • volcanoes • volcanic eruptions
The Quakers
European Quakers migrate to America but do not find religious freedom there. The Puritans of Massachusetts beat and imprison them, sometimes hanging them.
quakers • society of friends • massachusetts • salem • puritans
European Quakers migrate to America but do not find religious freedom there. The Puritans of Massachusetts beat and imprison them, sometimes hanging them.
quakers • society of friends • massachusetts • salem • puritans
A Ghoulish Index of Articles
This is the third index of articles concerning the Salem Witch Trials and other ghostly articles.
salem witch trials • samuel parris • elizabeth parris • abigail williams • bewitched
This is the third index of articles concerning the Salem Witch Trials and other ghostly articles.
salem witch trials • samuel parris • elizabeth parris • abigail williams • bewitched
America Steps and Stumbles
The Puritan life dictated that sons learned their father’s business and that daughter remained pure until their wedding night. Laws were made by the church.
british america • new england • puritans • rhode island • saints
The Puritan life dictated that sons learned their father’s business and that daughter remained pure until their wedding night. Laws were made by the church.
british america • new england • puritans • rhode island • saints
Bridget Bishop Bewitching Men
Bridget Bishop is accused of coming to men's beds and bewitching them.
salem witch trials • bridget bishop • witch • bewitching • spells
Bridget Bishop is accused of coming to men's beds and bewitching them.
salem witch trials • bridget bishop • witch • bewitching • spells
Cotton Mather Condemns Witches
Cotton Mather, during the Salem Witch Trials, urges the acceptance of spectral evidence. George Burroughs is hanged for witchcraft.
cotton mather • salem witch trials • george burroughs • spectral evidence • witchcraft and possessions
Cotton Mather, during the Salem Witch Trials, urges the acceptance of spectral evidence. George Burroughs is hanged for witchcraft.
cotton mather • salem witch trials • george burroughs • spectral evidence • witchcraft and possessions
Is a Witch Hanging from the Family Tree?
Lots of people have witches hanging from their family Tree. There's even a lineage society for female descendants of colonial American witches.
witch ancestors • witch descendants • witch lineages • society for witch descendants • witch lineage society
Lots of people have witches hanging from their family Tree. There's even a lineage society for female descendants of colonial American witches.
witch ancestors • witch descendants • witch lineages • society for witch descendants • witch lineage society
Jones Very
This article serves as an introduction to this poet with a link to samples of his poetry.
jones very • ralph waldo emerson • religion • atheism • harvard
This article serves as an introduction to this poet with a link to samples of his poetry.
jones very • ralph waldo emerson • religion • atheism • harvard
Mayflower Passengers Continued
This lists some of the 1620 passengers aboard the Mayflower including Mary Allerton Cushman, Remember Allerton, and John Carver.
mayflower passengers • plymouth • mary allerton cushman • isaac and mary norris allerton • remember allerton
This lists some of the 1620 passengers aboard the Mayflower including Mary Allerton Cushman, Remember Allerton, and John Carver.
mayflower passengers • plymouth • mary allerton cushman • isaac and mary norris allerton • remember allerton
18th Century American Furniture Styles
The furniture styles of the 18th Century were a reflection of the changing world at the time and were considered more as an art than a craft.
18th century society • 18th century culture • american furniture • antiques • collectibles
The furniture styles of the 18th Century were a reflection of the changing world at the time and were considered more as an art than a craft.
18th century society • 18th century culture • american furniture • antiques • collectibles
Colonial American Glassmakers and Glassmaking
From the first eight "glasse-men" who came to America in 1608 to the dozens of skilled craftsmen who were making glass in 1776, glassmakers never gave up their quest.
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From the first eight "glasse-men" who came to America in 1608 to the dozens of skilled craftsmen who were making glass in 1776, glassmakers never gave up their quest.
jersey glass • south jersey glass • new jersey glass • jamestown virginia • jamestowne
Free Curriculum and Lesson Plans
Companies offer free supplementary educational curricula, posters, software, DVDs, and other resources for teachers, homeschoolers, 4-H groups, and Scout leaders.
free curriculum • lesson plans • history • science • health
Companies offer free supplementary educational curricula, posters, software, DVDs, and other resources for teachers, homeschoolers, 4-H groups, and Scout leaders.
free curriculum • lesson plans • history • science • health
Great Lost Talents of 1950s Motor Racing
In the decade following the Second World War, NASCAR, Formula 1 and sports car racing all lost highly promising drivers.
motor racing deaths • motor racing fatalities • lost talents of motor racing • lost talents of auto racing • nascar deaths
In the decade following the Second World War, NASCAR, Formula 1 and sports car racing all lost highly promising drivers.
motor racing deaths • motor racing fatalities • lost talents of motor racing • lost talents of auto racing • nascar deaths
Ha`aheo O Hawai`i - The Pride of Hawaii
the story of Hawaii's first royal yacht
hawaii • ship • royalty • yacht
the story of Hawaii's first royal yacht
hawaii • ship • royalty • yacht
Nathaniel Hawthorne
Nathaniel Hawthorne is one of America's greatest early writers. Social and moral responsibility are two recurring themes in Hawthorne's works.
hawthorne • writers • classics • great american authors • great writers
Nathaniel Hawthorne is one of America's greatest early writers. Social and moral responsibility are two recurring themes in Hawthorne's works.
hawthorne • writers • classics • great american authors • great writers
Nathaniel Hawthorne, An American Classic
Lives of Writers of the New World were often predetermined by Old World traditions. Hawthorne's family history was based on the tradition of a curse.
nathaniel hawthorne • puritans • quakers • salem witch trials • scarlet letter
Lives of Writers of the New World were often predetermined by Old World traditions. Hawthorne's family history was based on the tradition of a curse.
nathaniel hawthorne • puritans • quakers • salem witch trials • scarlet letter
Passengers on Three Early Ships to New England
Homes in England are given for these passengers bound for New England aboard the Zouch Phoenix (1624), the Abigail (1628) and the Lyon (1631).
early ships to new england • colonists arrive in massachusetts • ship zouch phenix 1624 crossing • ship abigail 1628 voyage • ship lyon 1631 arrival
Homes in England are given for these passengers bound for New England aboard the Zouch Phoenix (1624), the Abigail (1628) and the Lyon (1631).
early ships to new england • colonists arrive in massachusetts • ship zouch phenix 1624 crossing • ship abigail 1628 voyage • ship lyon 1631 arrival
Places To Scare Up A Great Brew
Its October! Know any place to scare up a good cup of coffee and celebrate this haunting season? Follow me and I'll show you the way.
coffee • connoisseurs • katherine austinson • java • brew
Its October! Know any place to scare up a good cup of coffee and celebrate this haunting season? Follow me and I'll show you the way.
coffee • connoisseurs • katherine austinson • java • brew
Salem's Witch Hunts and Mass Hysteria
Puritans believed witches existed and made pacts with the Devil. They had to be found, tried and executed. Suffer not a witch to live.... Not even in the Colonies.
salem witch hunts • salem mass hysteria • witch hunts in new world • colonial witch hunts • massachusetts witch persecution
Puritans believed witches existed and made pacts with the Devil. They had to be found, tried and executed. Suffer not a witch to live.... Not even in the Colonies.
salem witch hunts • salem mass hysteria • witch hunts in new world • colonial witch hunts • massachusetts witch persecution
Samuel Parris Points First Finger
Parris points the way towards the Salem Witch Hunt by blasting Tituba, Mary Sibley, and others for baking a witch cake.
salem witch trials • witch cake • parris • abigail williams • bewitched
Parris points the way towards the Salem Witch Hunt by blasting Tituba, Mary Sibley, and others for baking a witch cake.
salem witch trials • witch cake • parris • abigail williams • bewitched
A Witch Hunt in NH -- Part I
Women living during the 17th century in Colonial America risked their lives if they were independent, outspoken, or just plain ornery. Join me as look at the life of such a woman.
witch • witches • witchcraft • goody cole • eunice cole
Women living during the 17th century in Colonial America risked their lives if they were independent, outspoken, or just plain ornery. Join me as look at the life of such a woman.
witch • witches • witchcraft • goody cole • eunice cole
Fruits in the News
Here's a bird's eye view of some happenings in the world of fruits.
apple rootstocks • 'bambino' watermelon • miniature watermelon • 'pureheart' watermelon • hortresearch
Here's a bird's eye view of some happenings in the world of fruits.
apple rootstocks • 'bambino' watermelon • miniature watermelon • 'pureheart' watermelon • hortresearch
Historical Fiction for Teen Girls
A plethora of delightful reads awaits teen girls who hunger for stories about brave, smart females. Be a discerning reader and choose from the best of new and classic.
historical fiction for teen girls • teen novels on history • books for girls about the past • historical fiction teen novels • a stitch in time by ann rinaldi
A plethora of delightful reads awaits teen girls who hunger for stories about brave, smart females. Be a discerning reader and choose from the best of new and classic.
historical fiction for teen girls • teen novels on history • books for girls about the past • historical fiction teen novels • a stitch in time by ann rinaldi
Martha Carrier, A Puritan Feminist?
A biography of Martha Carrier, one of the alleged "witches" killed during the Salem Witch Trials. She boldly proclaimed her innocence as those around her confessed.
martha carrier • puritan feminist • queen of hell • salem witch trials • biography martha carrier
A biography of Martha Carrier, one of the alleged "witches" killed during the Salem Witch Trials. She boldly proclaimed her innocence as those around her confessed.
martha carrier • puritan feminist • queen of hell • salem witch trials • biography martha carrier
Pain and Humiliation with Tar and Feathers
Tarring and feathering will always be associated with the days leading to the American Revolution as a cruel tool for intimidation.
tar and feathers • tarring and feathering • colonial america • american revolution • mobs
Tarring and feathering will always be associated with the days leading to the American Revolution as a cruel tool for intimidation.
tar and feathers • tarring and feathering • colonial america • american revolution • mobs
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