One of the most famous and historic cemeteries in the United States, the centuries-old The Burying Point is a must-see for anyone visiting Salem, Massachusetts (Salem, Massachusetts: Welcome to 1692.). Also known as the Charter Street Cemetery, it was the first space set aside in 1637 for burying Salem’s dead. It is therefore Salem’s oldest …
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Officially known as the Jonathan Corwin House, this striking black house is more commonly referred to as the Witch House. As the home of Salem Witch Trials Judge Jonathan Corwin, it’s the only building in Salem, Massachusetts still standing with direct ties to the Salem Witch Trials. Corwin bought the home in 1675 and was …
By far one of the most iconic towns in the United States, Salem, Massachusetts played a pivotal role in America’s story. Of course, I’m talking about the infamous Salem Witch Trials, a dark stain on our country’s history. The witch trials were birthed from mass hysteria and ignorance, leading to very little thought and irrational …