The Salem witch trials took place in a period of New England history when women were accused of being witches. These accusations were deadly in some cases. It wasn’t until 2022 that the last woman ...

Some of Salem’s most spectacular historic treasures are “hidden in plain sight.” Consider, for example the delightful reproduction of an enlarged historic Salem photograph that has been hanging not ...

One of Salem’s most significant historians, book publishers, museum creators and educators was Robert Ellis Cahill (1934-2005), known to his many friends as “Bob Cahill” or “Bobby.” Since the Middle ...

The Salem Witch Museum is perfect for first-time visitors to Salem. Founded in 1972, this museum offers two types of presentations: One is an immersive narration of the 1692 Salem witch trials ...

SALEM, Va. (WDBJ) - The Salem Museum is preparing to showcase 350 years of local history. A new permanent exhibit highlights 16 major events - dating all the way back to 1671. They include the arrival ...

What is the answer to the water pollution problem faced by the city of Salem? Will it require tapping of a new source of supply to insure clean and wholesome drinking water? No, this is not a modern ...

She sure looks good for 100. She's had a ton of work done, of course, more than just cosmetic fixes. The Salem Railroad Station underwent a nearly $1 million overhaul that was completed in 2000. She ...

The Salem witch trials occurred in colonial Massachusetts between early 1692 and mid-1693. More than 200 people were accused of practicing witchcraft—the devil’s magic—and 20 were executed. In 1711, ...

T.H. Matteson, Examination of a Witch, 1853 Public domain via Wikimedia Commons The Salem witch trials occurred in colonial Massachusetts between early 1692 and mid-1693. More than 200 people were ...