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(#10) Wadsworth Burial Ground
Where to Go:
18 Summer Street
Danvers, MA 01923
Why to Go:
With graves dating back to the early 17th century, Wadsworth is among the oldest cemeteries in the country. Locals who know their Salem Witch Trials history often come here to pay their respects to the anonymous graves where so many accused witches were unceremoniously discarded.
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(#6) Old Salem Jail Grounds
Where to Go:
4 Federal Street
Salem, MA 01970
Why to Go:
Imagine the worst human living conditions possible, then dig deeper to the evils you wouldn’t even want to imagine. The result could be reminiscent of what it was like in the Salem Witch Jail and Dungeon during the hysteria. Some prisoners were tortured. Others were carted to Gallows Hill. Even more became sick or even died within their confines. Though the building is long gone, the site where hundreds of innocent men, women, and children were imprisoned will never be forgotten.
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(#5) Salem Village Parsonage Site
Where to Go:
Rear 87 Centre Street
Danvers, MA 01923
Why to Go:
This is the spot where it all began and time may never rob it of its creepy appeal. As the former home of accused witches and witchcraft accusers, this site is at the heart of Salem Witch Trial history. Here, visitors can walk through the foundation of the old Parris estate and feel the chilling aura that still fills the air.
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(#11) Putnam Pantry
Where to Go:
255 Newbury Street
Danvers, MA 01923
Why to Go:
In modern times, this is an old-fashioned ice cream and candy shop. It is also thought to be the final resting place of Giles Corey, the infamous Salem "witch" who was pressed to death. How’s that for a bittersweet landmark?
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(#1) Salem Witch Museum
Where to Go:
19 1/2 N Washington Square
Salem, MA 01970
Why to Go:
This is the go-to place for people who want to brush up on their Salem Witch Trials history. With a combination of real documents, 13 individual stages, and a team of guides who know everything, visitors are bound to learn something new with every trip.
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(#9) Burying Point
Where to Go:
Charter Street
Salem, MA 01970
Why to Go:
As the oldest burial ground in Salem, this cemetery is rightfully one of the top Salem Witch Trials tourist sites. Locals and visitors peruse the rows of ancient headstones and marvel at the tokens people still leave for Salem Village’s lost souls. The solemnity in the air is amplified by the adjacent Witch Memorial that nearly merges with the burial ground.
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Salem is a small town located northeast of Boston and was very prosperous in 1692, the Salem Witch Trial took place here. More than 200 people were accused of practicing witchcraft. The Salem Witch Trial resulted in 19 people been hanged and one person was crushed to death by a pile of stones. In the end, the Massachusetts colony admitted that the trial was a mistake and compensated the family of the convicted.
If you have a chance to visit the local area, you will discover monuments, cemeteries, and other landmarks there, and learn more about the infamous Salem Witch Trial. Here the generator simply introduced 13 Salem Witch Trial landmarks.
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