The Salem Witch Trials of 1692 were a dark time in American history. More than 200 people were accused of practicing witchcraft and 20 were killed during the hysteria. Ever since those dark days ended, the trials have become synonymous with mass hysteria and scapegoating. The following are some facts…| History of Massachusetts Blog
Marblehead is a historic town in Massachusetts. It was first inhabited by the Naumkeag tribe before being settled as a fishing village by the Massachusetts Bay colonists in the 17th century. The following is a timeline of the history of Marblehead: 1629: The area is settled as a part of…| History of Massachusetts Blog
Redd's Pond is a pond in Marblehead, Massachusetts. It was named after Salem Witch Trials victim Wilmot Redd. At the time of her arrest in 1692, Redd lived in a small house near the southeast corner of the pond. Located on Pond Street, the pond is a 1.8-acre park that…| History of Massachusetts Blog
Old Burial Hill is a historic cemetery in Marblehead, Massachusetts. Established in 1638, it is a 4.5-acre cemetery with 991 headstones. The cemetery is located on a small hill on Pond Street, which was also the site of the town's first meetinghouse. The main entrance to the cemetery is located…| History of Massachusetts Blog