Salem The Podcast

Yes, you read that right! Let's take a deep dive to the Titanic. This week Jeffrey and Sarah were joined by special guest L.A. Beadles, host of Unsinkable, the Titanic Podcast. Both our subjects sit at the crossroads of dark history and collective tragedy. But the real question you're probably wondering is, "how on earth could Salem and the Titanic be linked?! https://www.unsinkablepod.com/ @unsinkablepod https://www.encyclopedia-titanica.org/titanic-survivor/mary-conover-lines.html https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/8127177/mary-conover-lines   Interested in Salem The Podcast Merch!?  CLICK HERE! Interested in supporting the Podcast? Looking for more Salem content? CLICK HERE! www.salemthepodcast.com NEW INSTAGRAM - @salemthepod Email - hello@salemthepodcast.com   Book a tour with Jeffrey at Salem Uncovered  www.salemuncovered.com Book a tour with Sarah at Bewitched Historical Tours   www.bewitchedtours.com   Intro/Outro Music from Uppbeat: https://uppbeat.io/t/all-good-folks/unfamiliar-faces License code: NGSBY7LA1HTVAUJE

We are often wrapped in the cloak of Salem, its history, its architecture, its vibe. But 1962 stands as the consummate marker of our history. But what else was going in the world at that time? What names might the puritans in Salem have heard? So join Jeffrey and Sarah, your favorite Salem tour guides as they talk 1692. Do you think Increase Mather ever saw a Shakespeare play? Did the judges have discussions about Isaac Newton and theories of gravity or planetary motion? Did Betty Paras ever meet someone who signed the Declaration of Independence? It's all possible. And oh how fun it is to speculate! https://artsandculture.google.com/asset/een-schutter-die-een-berkenmeier-vasthoudt-bekend-als-%E2%80%98de-vrolijke-drinker%E2%80%99/EgGWR2aHD9M7aA?hl=en https://artsandculture.google.com/asset/de-luitspeler/YgEP1P72Atpeww?hl=en&ms=%7B%22x%22%3A0.5%2C%22y%22%3A0.5%2C%22z%22%3A8.880863533005725%2C%22size%22%3A%7B%22width%22%3A2.4897233260671765%2C%22height%22%3A1.2375036177357388%7D%7D https://www.wikiart.org/en/frans-hals/fruit-and-vegetable-seller-1630 https://www.rijksmuseum.nl/en/collection/SK-A-1718 https://www.paleisamsterdam.nl/en/ https://www.archives.gov/founding-docs/signers-factshee http://www.fm.coe.uh.edu/timeline/1600s.html#:~:text=William%20Shakespeare%20dies.&text=Start%20of%20the%20Thirty%20Years,three%20laws%20of%20planetary%20motion.&text=The%20first%20African%20slaves%20are%20brought%20to%20Jamestown. https://www.rembrandthuis.nl/en/?gad_source=1&gclid=Cj0KCQjwq86wBhDiARIsAJhuphmrOaa0KzcQYzx9xVqesfHILFD9SWbAnrJtFyv-ircrjQZjNlrLaFoaAuHNEALw_wcB https://www.mayflower400uk.org/   Interested in Salem The Podcast Merch!?  CLICK HERE! NEW INSTAGRAM - @salemthepod Email - hello@salemthepodcast.com   Book a tour with Sarah at Bewitched Historical Tours   www.bewitchedtours.com Book a tour with Jeffrey at Salem Uncovered  www.salemuncovered.com

Okay, but she wasn't actually accused of witchcraft, nor did she really accuse anyone of witchcraft. Was Elizabeth Knapp afflicted like Betty Paris and Abigail Williams? Absolutely. But why didn't her strange behavior lead to a witch hunt like the Puritan's would see in Salem twenty years later. Join Sarah and Jeffrey, your favorite Salem tour guides, as they talk about the so-called Groton “witch.”   "In Defense of Witches" https://www.grotonma.gov/ https://www.grotonherald.com/features/bloody-salem-witch-trials-might-have-been-held-groton-man https://history.hanover.edu/texts/Willard-Knap.html https://books.google.com/books?id=PDA5AQAAMAAJ&printsec=frontcover&source=gbs_ge_summary_r&cad=0#v=onepage&q&f=false https://www.asettledcommonwealth.com/houses https://www.womenhistoryblog.com/2008/03/elizabeth-knapp.html#google_vignette   Interested in Salem The Podcast Merch!?  CLICK HERE! www.salemthepodcast.com NEW INSTAGRAM - @salemthepod Email - hello@salemthepodcast.com   Book a tour with Jeffrey at Salem Uncovered  www.salemuncovered.com Book a tour with Sarah at Bewitched Historical Tours   www.bewitchedtours.com   Intro/Outro Music from Uppbeat: https://uppbeat.io/t/all-good-folks/unfamiliar-faces License code: NGSBY7LA1HTVAUJE

More Judgment! We’ve covered the Chief Justice and some lesser-known names. Today we wrap up our series with our final five: John Hawthorne, Jonathan Corwin, Waitstill Winthrop, Bartholomew Gedney, and Thomas Danforth. Join Jeffrey and Sarah, your favorite Salem tour guides, as they once again judge the judges.     Interested in Salem The Podcast Merch!?  CLICK HERE! Interested in supporting the Podcast? Looking for more Salem content? CLICK HERE! www.salemthepodcast.com NEW INSTAGRAM - @salemthepod Email - hello@salemthepodcast.com   Book a tour with Sarah at Bewitched Historical Tours www.bewitchedtours.com Book a tour with Jeffrey at Salem Uncovered  www.salemuncovered.com   Intro/Outro Music from Uppbeat: https://uppbeat.io/t/all-good-folks/unfamiliar-faces License code: NGSBY7LA1HTVAUJE

Have you heard of Salemopoly? How about Nocturne? If you haven’t and you love Salem...maybe you’ve been living under a rock. So let’s change that! Join Sarah and Jeffrey as they sit down for a round of Salemopoly with Mike and Kim of Nocturne. We'll learn about how they met, what brought them to Salem, and some of the cool antiques they've found along the way. Oh gods, buckle up! We’ve got so much going on here! Let’s find out what the most valuable Salem properties are, who gets to buy the Witch House, and who will take home bragging rights!    Interested in Salem The Podcast Merch!?  CLICK HERE! Interested in supporting the Podcast? Looking for more Salem content? CLICK HERE! www.salemthepodcast.com NEW INSTAGRAM - @salemthepod Email - hello@salemthepodcast.com   Book a tour with Jeffrey at Salem Uncovered  www.salemuncovered.com Book a tour with Sarah at Bewitched Historical Tours  www.bewitchedtours.com   Intro/Outro Music from Uppbeat: https://uppbeat.io/t/all-good-folks/unfamiliar-faces License code: NGSBY7LA1HTVAUJE

Who else oversaw the Salem Witch Trials alongside Justice William Stoughton? There were in fact EIGHT other judges. So let's talk about them! This week we’re covering Samuel Seawall, Nathaniel Saltonstall, Peter Sargent, and John Richards. Join Jeffrey and Sarah, your favorite Salem tour guides, as they judge the judges. Where were they even from? How did they end up in these positions of power? Did they ever apologize?  And how on earth do you pronounce Seawall?!   Interested in Salem The Podcast Merch!?  CLICK HERE! Interested in supporting the Podcast? Looking for more Salem content? CLICK HERE!   www.salemthepodcast.com NEW INSTAGRAM - @salemthepod Email - hello@salemthepodcast.com   Book a tour with Sarah at Bewitched Historical Tours  www.bewitchedtours.com Book a tour with Jeffrey at Salem Uncovered  www.salemuncovered.com   Intro/Outro Music from Uppbeat: https://uppbeat.io/t/all-good-folks/unfamiliar-faces License code: NGSBY7LA1HTVAUJE

Happy Centenary Episode! That's 100 episodes chock full of Salem history! For this episode we decided to put ourselves in the hot seat and brought back a fan favorite to take over the interviewing duties: Erik Rodenhiser (Owner of Gallows Hill Museum & Professor Spindlewink's World of Wizardry). Join Erik, your favorite Salem Grinch, for an interview with your favorite Salem tour guides. How did they meet? Who's their favorite witch or wizard? Any Salem horror stories to share? You’ll find out all this and more in episode 100!    Interested in Salem The Podcast Merch!?  CLICK HERE! Interested in supporting the Podcast? Looking for more Salem content? CLICK HERE!   www.salemthepodcast.com NEW INSTAGRAM - @salemthepod Email - hello@salemthepodcast.com   Book a tour with Jeffrey at Salem Uncovered  www.salemuncovered.com Book a tour with Sarah at Bewitched Historical Tours   www.bewitchedtours.com   Intro/Outro Music from Uppbeat: https://uppbeat.io/t/all-good-folks/unfamiliar-faces License code: NGSBY7LA1HTVAUJE

When we talk about the Salem Witch Trials, we usually focus on the victims or the afflicted girls. But what about the JUDGES? So let's start our Judge Series at the top, with the Lieutenant Governor himself: William Stoughton. Join Sarah and Jeffrey, your favorite Salem tour guides, as they hash out the workings of Chief Justice Stoughton, how he landed the job, where he came from, and if he was as bad as we all think!    Interested in Salem The Podcast Merch!?  CLICK HERE! Interested in supporting the Podcast? Looking for more Salem content? CLICK HERE! www.salemthepodcast.com NEW INSTAGRAM - @salemthepod Email - hello@salemthepodcast.com   Book a tour with Jeffrey at Salem Uncovered  www.salemuncovered.com Book a tour with Sarah at Bewitched Historical Tours   www.bewitchedtours.com   Intro/Outro Music from Uppbeat: https://uppbeat.io/t/all-good-folks/unfamiliar-faces License code: NGSBY7LA1HTVAUJE

Salem. Salem? Salem! Salem… SALEM. We all know and love Salem (Massachusetts), and while we may be the most famous, we aren't the oldest, or the biggest, or the smallest. There’s so many other Salems out there. Join Sarah and Jeffrey, your favorite Salem (Massachusetts) tour guides, as they learn a bit about all the other Salems out there. Do you know which states have a Salem? Follow along and take Sarah's test with Jeffrey and see how many you can get!   Interested in Salem The Podcast Merch!?  CLICK HERE! Interested in supporting the Podcast? Looking for more Salem content? CLICK HERE! www.salemthepodcast.com NEW INSTAGRAM - @salemthepod Email - hello@salemthepodcast.com   Book a tour with Sarah at Bewitched Historical Tours   www.bewitchedtours.com Book a tour with Jeffrey at Salem Uncovered  www.salemuncovered.com   Intro/Outro Music from Uppbeat: https://uppbeat.io/t/all-good-folks/unfamiliar-faces License code: NGSBY7LA1HTVAUJE

Join local Salem tour guides Jeffrey Lilley and Sarah Black as they interview Anton James, The Official Magician of Salem. Learn about his unusual origin story, both as a magician and becoming the Witch City’s Official Magician. They'll talk magic, travel, inspiration, and of course, Salem. Remember, “you are the magic!”Resourceswww.antonpresents.comInstagram - @officalmagicanofsalemYou know what to do:www.salemthepodcast.comInstagram - @salemthepodcast Email - hello@salemthepodcast.comYoutube - Salem The PodcastBook a tour with Jeffreywww.btftours.comBook a tour with Sarahwww.bewitchedtours.comIntro/Outro Music from Uppbeat:https://uppbeat.io/t/all-good-folks/unfamiliar-facesLicense code: NGSBY7LA1HTVAUJE

Join local Salem tour guides Sarah Black and Jeffrey Lilley as they give a brief overview of the infamous Salem Witch Trials of 1692. There’s a lot to unpack when it comes to this cornerstone of Salem's history and they'll be covering various topics related to the trials in upcoming episodes. But history doesn't happen in a bubble and we need a foundation to build upon. Resources:Danvers Archival Centerhttps://www.danverslibrary.org/archive/welcome-to-the-danvers-archival-center-website/Salem Witch Trials Documentary Archive and Transcription Projecthttps://salem.lib.virginia.edu/home.html The Phillips Libraryhttps://www.pem.org/visit/libraryThe Salem Witch Trials by Marilynne K. RoachSix Women of Salem by Marilynne K. RoachA Storm of Witchcraft by Emerson W. BakerIn the Devil's Snare by Mary Beth NortonThe Devil in the Shape of a Woman by Carol F. CarlsonThe Witches by Stacy SchiffUnobscured Podcast (season 1) by Grim and Mild You know what to do:www.salemthepodcast.comInstagram - @salemthepodcast Email - hello@salemthepodcast.comYoutube - Salem The PodcastBook a tour with Sarahwww.bewitchedtours.comBook a tour with Jeffreywww.btftours.comIntro/Outro Music from Uppbeat:https://uppbeat.io/t/all-good-folks/unfamiliar-facesLicense code: NGSBY7LA1HTVAUJE

Join local Salem tour guides Jeffrey Lilley and Sarah Black in this inaugural episode as they introduce Salem: The Podcast. They’ll talk episode structure and scheduling, a bit about themselves, and how the podcast came to be.Resourceswww.salemthepodcast.comYou know what to do:Instagram - @salemthepodcast Email - hello@salemthepodcast.comYoutube - Salem The PodcastBook a tour with Jeffreywww.btftours.comBook a tour with Sarahwww.bewitchedtours.comIntro/Outro Music from Uppbeat:https://uppbeat.io/t/all-good-folks/unfamiliar-facesLicense code: NGSBY7LA1HTVAUJE

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It's that time of year again! We know so many of you love Salem, have found love in Salem, have gotten married here (or divorced here), found romance (or maybe lost it). Or perhaps you found a real love for yourself in our strange little harbor city. Join Jeffrey and Sarah, your favorite Salem tour guides as they read tales of romance from YOU, our listeners. These are your Salem love stories!    Interested in Salem The Podcast Merch!?  CLICK HERE! Interested in supporting the Podcast? Looking for more Salem content? CLICK HERE! www.salemthepodcast.com NEW INSTAGRAM - @salemthepod Email - hello@salemthepodcast.com   Book a tour with Sarah at Bewitched Historical Tours   www.bewitchedtours.com Book a tour with Jeffrey at Salem Uncovered  www.salemuncovered.com   Intro/Outro Music from Uppbeat: https://uppbeat.io/t/all-good-folks/unfamiliar-faces License code: NGSBY7LA1HTVAUJE

Is this the last episode on Danvers State? Only time will tell! In this final(?) installment, we'll talk about exploring abandoned buildings, fires, and what's happened to those buried on the property. Join Sarah and Jeffrey, your favorite Salem tour guides, for a chat about the downfall of this historic structure and what remains there today.  https://www.danversstatehospital.org/ https://historyofmassachusetts.org/history-of-danvers-state-hospital/ https://www.danverslibrary.org/archive/danvers-state-hospital/ https://www.udr.com/boston-apartments/danvers/bradlee-danvers/ Interested in Salem The Podcast Merch!?  CLICK HERE! Interested in supporting the Podcast? Looking for more Salem content? CLICK HERE! www.salemthepodcast.com NEW INSTAGRAM - @salemthepod Email - hello@salemthepodcast.com   Book a tour with Jeffrey at Salem Uncovered  www.salemuncovered.com Book a tour with Sarah at Bewitched Historical Tours   www.bewitchedtours.com   Intro/Outro Music from Uppbeat: https://uppbeat.io/t/all-good-folks/unfamiliar-faces License code: NGSBY7LA1HTVAUJE

Let's wander deeper into the halls of Danvers State Hospital with part two of our three-part series. Things get a bit darker this week as the history takes a turn for the worse with lobotomies, electroshock therapy, and a distinct lack of funds. Join Jeffrey and Sarah, your favorite Salem tour guides, for a chat about how the facility took a turn for the worse. But was Danvers State really as bad as we thought it to be? We also have a special little chat for you about an upcoming Broadway Play about Salem! Curious? So were we. Special thanks to Valentine and Caroline for your insight! danversstatehospital.org https://www.danversstatehospital.org/chronicles Annual Reports historyofmassachusetts.org https://www.danverslibrary.org/archive/danvers-state-hospital/ https://www.udr.com/boston-apartments/danvers/bradlee-danvers/ Interested in Salem The Podcast Merch!?  CLICK HERE! Interested in supporting the Podcast? Looking for more Salem content? CLICK HERE! www.salemthepodcast.com NEW INSTAGRAM - @salemthepod Email - hello@salemthepodcast.com   Book a tour with Sarah at Bewitched Historical Tours   www.bewitchedtours.com Book a tour with Jeffrey at Salem Uncovered  www.salemuncovered.com   Intro/Outro Music from Uppbeat: https://uppbeat.io/t/all-good-folks/unfamiliar-faces License code: NGSBY7LA1HTVAUJE

It’s 2024 and WE ARE BACK!  Buckle up friends because we're heading just outside of modern-day Salem and over to Danvers (old Salem Village). Specifically, to Danvers State Hospital--once known as the State Lunatic Asylum at Danvers and now the Bradlee Danvers Apartments. Join Sarah and Jeffrey, your favorite Salem tour guides, for a chat about the land, the hospital, and its beautiful beginnings. Next week, we descend into madness! https://www.danversstatehospital.org/ https://historyofmassachusetts.org/history-of-danvers-state-hospital/ https://www.danverslibrary.org/archive/danvers-state-hospital/ https://www.udr.com/boston-apartments/danvers/bradlee-danvers/ https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=opxWMOaetmo https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Danvers_State_Hospital https://ghostlyactivities.com/danvers-state-hospital-hauntings/ https://www.festivalofthedead.com/media/03/oct03-dh-danversstate.html https://www.reddit.com/r/Paranormal/comments/1mr3or/looking_for_stories_about_danvers_state_hospital/ https://www.reddit.com/r/UnresolvedMysteries/comments/3vc634/the_death_of_sarah_eustace_in_danvers_state/   Interested in Salem The Podcast Merch!?  CLICK HERE! Interested in supporting the Podcast? Looking for more Salem content? CLICK HERE! www.salemthepodcast.com NEW INSTAGRAM - @salemthepod Email - hello@salemthepodcast.com   Book a tour with Jeffrey at Better Than Fiction Tours   www.btftours.com Book a tour with Sarah at Bewitched Historical Tours www.bewitchedtours.com   Intro/Outro Music from Uppbeat: https://uppbeat.io/t/all-good-folks/unfamiliar-faces

‘Tis the season! Or so we say... A season for celebrations and traditions, some of which date back thousands of years. Whether it's Christmas, Saturnalia, or Yule, all have ties to the Winter Solstice, the shortest day of the year and a sign of the sun's return. Join Sarah and Jeffrey, your favorite Salem tour guides, as they talk about Nordic gods, festivals of lights, Queen Victoria, and of course, the Puritans.    Interested in Salem The Podcast Merch!?  CLICK HERE! Interested in supporting the Podcast? Looking for more Salem content? CLICK HERE!   www.salemthepodcast.com NEW INSTAGRAM - @salemthepod Email - hello@salemthepodcast.com   Book a tour with Sarah at Bewitched Historical Tours   www.bewitchedtours.com Book a tour with Jeffrey at Better Than Fiction Tours   www.btftours.com   Intro/Outro Music from Uppbeat: https://uppbeat.io/t/all-good-folks/unfamiliar-faces License code: NGSBY7LA1HTVAUJE

Let's jump back into the Putnam Problem. After discussing the differences between Salem Village and Salem Town, both religious and social, and some of the Putnam ancestry, now we get to talk about their direct involvement in the trials. Join Sarah and Jeffrey, your favorite tour guides, as they talk about Thomas and his 120 court documents; Ann and her own afflictions; and of course Ann Jr., who makes more accusations of witchcraft than anyone else. Salem Witch Museum Salem Witch Trials: Documentary Archive and Transcription Project Historyofmassachusetts.org Legends of America Wikipedia Ann Jr.'s Confession Wikitree Interested in Salem The Podcast Merch!?  CLICK HERE! Interested in supporting the Podcast? Looking for more Salem content? CLICK HERE! www.salemthepodcast.com NEW INSTAGRAM - @salemthepod Email - hello@salemthepodcast.com   Book a tour with Jeffrey at Better Than Fiction Tours   www.btftours.com Book a tour with Sarah at Bewitched Historical Tours   www.bewitchedtours.com   Intro/Outro Music from Uppbeat: https://uppbeat.io/t/all-good-folks/unfamiliar-faces License code: NGSBY7LA1HTVAUJE

Welcome back to 1692. We're spending a couple weeks in Salem Village, with the Puritans who lived there. Specifically, the infamous Putnam family. Thomas Putnam Jr., Ann Sr., and Ann Jr. were responsible for more accusations of witchcraft than anyone else. It certainly seems like they had a bone to pick!   Interested in Salem The Podcast Merch!?  CLICK HERE! Interested in supporting the Podcast? Looking for more Salem content? CLICK HERE! www.salemthepodcast.com NEW INSTAGRAM - @salemthepod Email - hello@salemthepodcast.com   Book a tour with Sarah at Bewitched Historical Tours www.bewitchedtours.com Book a tour with Jeffrey at Better Than Fiction Tours  www.btftours.com   Intro/Outro Music from Uppbeat: https://uppbeat.io/t/all-good-folks/unfamiliar-faces License code: NGSBY7LA1HTVAUJE

Our beloved Common is one of the many hearts and historic centers of Salem. From the first muster of what is now the National Guard over 350 years ago to the filming of Hocus Pocus just 30 years ago, this public space has been a central part of Salem's ever-evolving story since the city's founding. Join Sarah and Jeffrey, your favorite Salem tour guides, for a conversation about fences, musters, hot air balloons, and oddly enough, tigers! 1700 Salem, by James Duncan Phillips, 1933. Based on research of Sydney Perley. Digitized map c/o the University of Virginia Library. Salem Public Library. "Salem Common." salem.gov. "Salem Common Fence Restoration." Preserving Salem. "Salem Common Historic District (Salem, Massachusetts). Wikipedia. "Salem Common in Salem, Massachusetts." Historyofmassachusetts.org. "'Pageant of Salem'" Will Have a Cast of 700 People." The Boston Globe. 04 September 1926. "Balloon Ascension from Salem." Boston Evening Transcript. 22 June 1872. "Running with the old masheen." Lynn Daily Item. 01 July 1903. "Roger Conant Statue Near Salem Common." The Lynn Daily Item. 24 May 1913. "Puritan as a tiger? Never!" The Boston Globe. 28 Dec 1906. www.salemthepodcast.com NEW INSTAGRAM - @salemthepod Email - hello@salemthepodcast.com   Interested in Salem The Podcast Merch??  CLICK HERE! Interested in supporting the Podcast? Looking for more Salem content? CLICK HERE!   Book a tour with Jeffrey at Better Than Fiction Tours   www.btftours.com Book a tour with Sarah at Bewitched Historical Tours   www.bewitchedtours.com   Intro/Outro Music from Uppbeat: https://uppbeat.io/t/all-good-folks/unfamiliar-faces License code: NGSBY7LA1HTVAUJE

This October, Salem had the pleasure of hosting four cast members from the original Hocus Pocus film, thirty years after it premiered. But how does one even go about bringing four high-profile individuals into Salem during its busiest season? Well, we've got the answer for you! It involved a lot of leg work, a lot of planning, and good old fashioned Salem community. Join Jeffrey and Sarah as they sit down with the organizers of “It's all just a Buncha Halloween” in Salem; John Andrews of the Creative Collective, Brian Sims of Salem's Black Hat Society, and the ringmaster of the event Joe Manganaro of The Horror Squad Podcast. https://creativecollectivema.com/ https://salemsblackhatsociety.org @thehorrorsquadpodcast The Horror Squad Podcast on Spotify The Horror Squad Podcast on Apple   Interested in Salem The Podcast Merch!?  CLICK HERE! Interested in supporting the Podcast? Looking for more Salem content? CLICK HERE! www.salemthepodcast.com NEW INSTAGRAM - @salemthepod Email - hello@salemthepodcast.com   Book a tour with Sarah at Bewitched Historical Tours www.bewitchedtours.com Book a tour with Jeffrey at Better Than Fiction Tours   www.btftours.com   Intro/Outro Music from Uppbeat: https://uppbeat.io/t/all-good-folks/unfamiliar-faces License code: NGSBY7LA1HTVAUJE

And that, friends, is another October in the books! That's thirty-one days of spooky scary skeletons done and gone, leaving behind them a trail of tiny witch hats, empty bags of candy corn, and the most staggering October numbers the city has ever seen. Join your favorite (and very tired) Salem tour guides as they chat about the adventures and misadventures of everyone's favorite season in the Witch City.   Interested in Salem The Podcast Merch!?  CLICK HERE! Interested in supporting the Podcast? Looking for more Salem content? CLICK HERE! www.salemthepodcast.com NEW INSTAGRAM - @salemthepod Email - hello@salemthepodcast.com   Book a tour with Jeffrey at Better Than Fiction Tours www.btftours.com Book a tour with Sarah at Bewitched Historical Tours www.bewitchedtours.com   Intro/Outro Music from Uppbeat: https://uppbeat.io/t/all-good-folks/unfamiliar-faces License code: NGSBY7LA1HTVAUJE

Happy Halloween! And welcome to part two of our true crime series. Sarah’s taking the reins on this one and bringing us back to the 1930s, when Fire Captain William Costello was found dead in his Peabody home. His wife Jessie quickly became the prime suspect and the sensational murder trial to follow took place right here in downtown Salem.  Coverage of the Costello trial, The Boston Globe, February - August 1933 McMahon, E. J. (1933). Uncensored testimony of the "cop" who kissed and told : Costello murder trial  Houghton Library, Harvard “The Smiling Widow: Jessie Costello” by Jen Ratcliff, Salem State University “The Murder Trial of the Century” Peabody Historical Society “The Festive Murder Trial of Jessie Costello” New England Historical Society Interested in Salem The Podcast Merch!?  CLICK HERE! Interested in supporting the Podcast? Looking for more Salem content? CLICK HERE! www.salemthepodcast.com NEW INSTAGRAM - @salemthepod Email - hello@salemthepodcast.com   Book a tour with Sarah at Bewitched Historical Tours   www.bewitchedtours.com Book a tour with Jeffrey at Better Than Fiction Tours   www.btftours.com   Intro/Outro Music from Uppbeat: https://uppbeat.io/t/all-good-folks/unfamiliar-faces License code: NGSBY7LA1HTVAUJE

Come little children, let us take thee away! Do we have a special treat for you. The kids from your favorite Halloween movie were back in the Witch City, some for the first time in 30 years. The cast had a blast while they were here, from signing autographs on the Common, to a party at Bit Bar. AND we were privileged enough to lead them on a walking tour to all the filming locations. Join Jeffrey and Sarah for a trip down memory lane as they chat with the Hocus Pocus cast about their time in Salem.   Interested in Salem The Podcast swag?? CLICK HERE! (PUMPKIN SPICY MERCH NOW AVAILABLE!)  Looking for more Salem content and want to support the Podcast? CLICK HERE!   www.salemthepodcast.com NEW INSTAGRAM - @salemthepod Email - hello@salemthepodcast.com   Book a tour with Sarah at Bewitched Historical Tours  www.bewitchedtours.com Book a tour with Jeffrey at Better Than Fiction Tours  www.btftours.com   Intro/Outro Music from Uppbeat: https://uppbeat.io/t/all-good-folks/unfamiliar-faces License code: NGSBY7LA1HTVAUJE

Ready for some true crime? It is history after all... We've got two cases for you! And with that, two episodes! Join your favorite Salem tour guides as they share with each other, and you, a true crime story each. Jeffrey's going first and covering the Boston Strangler - an infamous serial killer from Boston in the early 1960’s who is credited with 13 murders completed in the short span of 18 months. Who is the Strangler? Was he ever caught? Why did he kill? And how did it all end?   https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Boston_Strangler https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Albert_DeSalvo https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/George_Nassar https://www.theatlantic.com/projects/the-future-of-the-city/archive/2010/05/the-mad-strangler-of-boston/57108/ https://news.google.com/newspapers?nid=2229&dat=19620708&id=BAMzAAAAIBAJ&pg=1965,2258222 https://web.archive.org/web/20081222085607/http://www.time.com/time/magazine/article/0,9171,896645,00.html https://web.archive.org/web20230224202030/https://www.chicagotribune.com/news/ct-xpm-1992-09-30-9203290160-story.html https://www.nytimes.com/2013/07/12/us/dna-evidence-identified-in-boston-strangler-case.html https://web.archive.org/web20230224202030/https://www.chicagotribune.com/news/ct-xpm-1992-09-30-9203290160-story.html https://books.google.com/books?id=n0EEAAAAMBAJ&pg=PA16#v=onepage&q&f=false https://www.crimelibrary.org/serial_killers/notorious/boston/7.html https://www.salemnews.com/news/local_news/50-years-ago-boston-strangler-struck-in-salem/article_6205bfc2-e799-5101-9e4e-eb82afaa1d1f.html   Interested in Salem The Podcast Merch!?  CLICK HERE! Interested in supporting the Podcast? Looking for more Salem content? CLICK HERE! www.salemthepodcast.com NEW INSTAGRAM - @salemthepod Email - hello@salemthepodcast.com   Book a tour with Jeffrey at Better Than Fiction Tours  www.btftours.com Book a tour with Sarah at Bewitched Historical Tours  www.bewitchedtours.com   Intro/Outro Music from Uppbeat: https://uppbeat.io/t/all-good-folks/unfamiliar-faces License code: NGSBY7LA1HTVAUJE

Well...it is October in Salem. And it's a wild one. We have seen so much out there on the streets that we’re bringing you some feedback and some tips and tricks. The traffic is insane and the lines wrap around buildings. Join Jeffrey and Sarah, your favorite Salem tour guides, as they bring you into the thick of it. We’ll talk about the parade, mayor's night out, and where you can escape from the madness that is the Witch City in October.   Interested in Salem The Podcast Merch!?  CLICK HERE! Interested in supporting the Podcast? Looking for more Salem content? CLICK HERE! www.salemthepodcast.com NEW INSTAGRAM - @salemthepod Email - hello@salemthepodcast.com   Book a tour with Sarah at Bewitched Historical Tours   www.bewitchedtours.com Book a tour with Jeffrey at Better Than Fiction Tours   www.btftours.com   Intro/Outro Music from Uppbeat: https://uppbeat.io/t/all-good-folks/unfamiliar-faces License code: NGSBY7LA1HTVAUJE

It's October and the season is upon us! And what better way to start the Halloween season than with a fellow Salem tour guide. Tom is a staple of Salem's streets and runs the number-one-rated tour in the city: Satanic Salem Walking Tours. Join Sarah and Jeffrey as they sit down with Tom and talk about Satan, witchcraft, coffee, Puritans, and of course, the wild streets of Salem.  https://thesatanictemple.com/ https://www.satanictours.com/ https://www.tiktok.com/@salemwitchwiles?is_from_webapp=1&sender_device=pc   Interested in Salem The Podcast Merch!?  CLICK HERE! Interested in supporting the Podcast? Looking for more Salem content? CLICK HERE! www.salemthepodcast.com NEW INSTAGRAM - @salemthepod Email - hello@salemthepodcast.com   Book a tour with Jeffrey at Better Than Fiction Tours  www.btftours.com Book a tour with Sarah at Bewitched Historical Tours  www.bewitchedtours.com

It's spooky season in the Witch City and we have a slew of Haunted Happenings for you. From parades and movie nights to concerts and costume balls, Salem comes alive during the fall season! But where did it all come from? Join Sarah and Jeffrey, your favorite tour guides as they dive into the history of Salem's month-long October celebration: Haunted Happenings. We’ll talk pumpkin hot air balloons, the first Official Cat of Salem, and how some lucky winners scored a trip to Transylvania!   https://salemwitchmuseum.com/videos/history-of-haunted-happenings/   Interested in Salem The Podcast Merch!?  CLICK HERE! Interested in supporting the Podcast? Looking for more Salem content? CLICK HERE! www.salemthepodcast.com NEW INSTAGRAM - @salemthepod Email - hello@salemthepodcast.com   Book a tour with Sarah at Bewitched Historical Tours www.bewitchedtours.com Book a tour with Jeffrey at Better Than Fiction Tours   www.btftours.com   Intro/Outro Music from Uppbeat: https://uppbeat.io/t/all-good-folks/unfamiliar-faces License code: NGSBY7LA1HTVAUJE

There was just one person accused of witchcraft from Marblehead, the small ocean town that rests just to the southeast of Salem. Her name was Wilmot Redd. Unfortunately very little is known about her and much of her life remains a mystery, but that won't stop us! Join Jeffrey and Sarah, your favorite Salem tour guides as they talk about what little we do know which includes some accusations, spoiled milk, strained bowel movements, and a stuck cart (none of which are connected oddly enough). WILMOT REDD on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/artist/4y1VYPeY2Wjcr3KbrpTz1P https://salem.lib.virginia.edu/n114.html Interested in Salem The Podcast Merch?!  CLICK HERE! Interested in supporting the Podcast? Looking for more Salem content? CLICK HERE! www.salemthepodcast.com NEW INSTAGRAM - @salemthepod Email - hello@salemthepodcast.com   Book a tour with Jeffrey at Better Than Fiction Tours Book a tour with Sarah at Bewitched Historical Tours    Intro/Outro Music from Uppbeat: https://uppbeat.io/t/all-good-folks/unfamiliar-faces License code: NGSBY7LA1HTVAUJE

Clue. Sorry. Ping-Ping. Nerf. Rook. Ouija. And Monopoly! These are just a few of the classic games produced by the Parker Brothers right here in Salem during their 100+ year history. The company was founded by Salem native George Swinnerton Parker, who was later joined by his brothers, Charles and Edward. Join Jeffrey and Sarah as they talk about the game company that dominated the market for most of the 20th century, and how one of its best-selling board games saved Salem. https://www.museumofplay.org/blog/otherwise-parkerized-oral-histories-from-parker-brothers/ https://museumofplay.access.preservica.com/index.php?name=SO_1954e3a9-19c7-404e-89b6-46f8e125d289 https://www.pgpedia.com/p/parker-brothers https://web.archive.org/web/20090225174337/http://www.history.com/content/toys/inventors/parker-brothers https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/792/george-swinnerton-parker https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Parker_Brothers   Interested in Salem The Podcast Merch!?  CLICK HERE! Interested in supporting the Podcast? Looking for more Salem content? CLICK HERE! www.salemthepodcast.com NEW INSTAGRAM - @salemthepod Email - hello@salemthepodcast.com   Book a tour with Sarah at Bewitched Historical Tours   www.bewitchedtours.com Book a tour with Jeffrey at Better Than Fiction Tours   www.btftours.com   Intro/Outro Music from Uppbeat: https://uppbeat.io/t/all-good-folks/unfamiliar-faces License code: NGSBY7LA1HTVAUJE

The Peabody Essex Museum is the custodian of many artifacts and documents from the Salem Witch Trials. AND, they have a new exhibit! So you know we had to go and check it out. Join your favorite Salem tour guides to hear an overview and review of Restoring Justice. We’ll chat about some things we loved, some things we hated, and why it is so important to continue having these discussions.   Interested in Salem The Podcast Merch!?  CLICK HERE! Interested in supporting the Podcast? Looking for more Salem content? CLICK HERE! www.salemthepodcast.com NEW INSTAGRAM - @salemthepod Email - hello@salemthepodcast.com   Book a tour with Jeffrey at Better Than Fiction Tours   www.btftours.com Book a tour with Sarah at Bewitched Historical Tours   www.bewitchedtours.com   Intro/Outro Music from Uppbeat: https://uppbeat.io/t/all-good-folks/unfamiliar-faces License code: NGSBY7LA1HTVAUJE

The streets of Salem are infamous; Essex, Derby, Washington, Hawthorne, Lafayette. They all have their charm, but none compare to Chestnut Street -- the oldest planned street in America, and often described as one of the most beautiful streets in the country. Join your favorite Salem tour guides for a stroll down Chestnut, past stunning Federalist architecture, stolen houses, forgotten churches, and the site of the annual Salem Christmas Ball.   Interested in Salem The Podcast Merch!?  CLICK HERE! Interested in supporting the Podcast? Looking for more Salem content? CLICK HERE! www.salemthepodcast.com NEW INSTAGRAM - @salemthepod Email - hello@salemthepodcast.com   Book a tour with Sarah at Bewitched Historical Tours   www.bewitchedtours.com Book a tour with Jeffrey at Better Than Fiction Tours   www.btftours.com   Intro/Outro Music from Uppbeat: https://uppbeat.io/t/all-good-folks/unfamiliar-faces License code: NGSBY7LA1HTVAUJE

On August 19th 1692, five more innocent victims were hanged in Salem for the crime of "Sundry Acts of Witchcraft." One of them was John Willard, former Constable of Salem. Having had a change of heart, he was now a target and on the run. Join Sarah and Jeffrey, your favorite Salem tour guides, as they talk about family rivalries, kidney infections, fisher cats, and that meddlesome Ann Putnam Jr (and her parents too).   https://salemwitchmuseum.com/locations/john-willard-home-site-of/ https://salem.lib.virginia.edu/n137.html https://salemwitchmuseum.com/locations/bray-wilkins-sr-home-site-of/ https://capecodwildlifecalling.com/fisher-cat-scream-what-does-a-fisher-cat-sound-like/   Interested in Salem The Podcast Merch!?  CLICK HERE! Interested in supporting the Podcast? Looking for more Salem content? CLICK HERE! www.salemthepodcast.com NEW INSTAGRAM - @salemthepod Email - hello@salemthepodcast.com   Book a tour with Jeffrey at Better Than Fiction Tours   www.btftours.com Book a tour with Sarah at Bewitched Historical Tours   www.bewitchedtours.com   Intro/Outro Music from Uppbeat: https://uppbeat.io/t/all-good-folks/unfamiliar-faces License code: NGSBY7LA1HTVAUJE

Have you ever sailed the waters of Salem aboard a replica of a nineteenth-century privateer vessel? If you haven't, you're missing out! In this episode, we are joined by Capt. Mike Rutstein of The Fame. ON The Fame. We’ll chat about where his inspiration came from, the War of 1812, privateering, and of course, sharks! https://schoonerfame.com/   Interested in Salem The Podcast Merch!?  CLICK HERE! Interested in supporting the Podcast? Looking for more Salem content? CLICK HERE! www.salemthepodcast.com NEW INSTAGRAM - @salemthepod Email - hello@salemthepodcast.com   Book a tour with Sarah at Bewitched Historical Tours   www.bewitchedtours.com Book a tour with Jeffrey at Better Than Fiction Tours   www.btftours.com   Intro/Outro Music from Uppbeat: https://uppbeat.io/t/all-good-folks/unfamiliar-faces License code: NGSBY7LA1HTVAUJE

How did we overlook this gem of Salem pop culture?! Mass Hysteria is a fun indie film set in Salem on Halloween night. Young historical reenactors find themselves at the center of a real-life witch hunt after a tourist mysteriously dies during a mock witch trial. So grab your popcorn and go watch this flick! Happy Spooky Season!   Watch Mass Hysteria for FREE on Tubi: https://tubitv.com/movies/668078/mass-hysteria   Interested in Salem The Podcast Merch!?  CLICK HERE! Interested in supporting the Podcast? Looking for more Salem content? CLICK HERE!   www.salemthepodcast.com NEW INSTAGRAM - @salemthepod Email - hello@salemthepodcast.com   Book a tour with Jeffrey at Better Than Fiction Tours   www.btftours.com Book a tour with Sarah at Bewitched Historical Tours   www.bewitchedtours.com   Intro/Outro Music from Uppbeat: https://uppbeat.io/t/all-good-folks/unfamiliar-faces License code: NGSBY7LA1HTVAUJE

We return to our discussion of Witch Trials victim, Sarah Good. In part 1 we covered much of her life leading up to her arrest and trial. Now let's dive into the details of those accusations! Join Sarah and Jeffrey, your favorite Salem tour guides, as they talk about strange spectors, dead cattle, pinching children, and the horrors and what being accused of witchcraft meant for Sarah Good and her daughters..    Presentation by Rachel Christ-Doane, Director of Education at the Salem Witch Museum: The Untold Story of Dorothy Good: A Tragic Life After the Salem Witch Trials   Interested in Salem The Podcast Merch!?  CLICK HERE! Interested in supporting the Podcast? Looking for more Salem content? CLICK HERE! www.salemthepodcast.com NEW INSTAGRAM - @salemthepod Email - hello@salemthepodcast.com   Book a tour with Sarah at Bewitched Historical Tours   www.bewitchedtours.com Book a tour with Jeffrey at Better Than Fiction Tours   www.btftours.com   Intro/Outro Music from Uppbeat: https://uppbeat.io/t/all-good-folks/unfamiliar-faces License code: NGSBY7LA1HTVAUJE

This week we are back in 1692 and talking about another victim of the Salem Witch Trials.  Sarah Good, a homeless woman with a newborn child and a four-year-old daughter. One of the first to be accused and arrested. The first to be questioned. Join Sarah and Jeffrey, your favorite Salem tour guides, as they discuss the complex and tragic life of a woman whose less-than-pleasant reputation may have been deserved, but whose fate never was.   Interested in Salem The Podcast Merch!?  CLICK HERE! Interested in supporting the Podcast? Looking for more Salem content? CLICK HERE! www.salemthepodcast.com NEW INSTAGRAM - @salemthepod Email - hello@salemthepodcast.com   Book a tour with Jeffrey at Better Than Fiction Tours   www.btftours.com Book a tour with Sarah at Bewitched Historical Tours   www.bewitchedtours.com   Intro/Outro Music from Uppbeat: https://uppbeat.io/t/all-good-folks/unfamiliar-faces License code: NGSBY7LA1HTVAUJE

We've got plenty in the works for the rest of this year. Listen for a little recap and news of what's to come!

LIVE from Diehl Marcus & Company on July 11th

Have you ever been to 11 Central Street, where the wonderful Diehl Marcus and Company is located? If not, you are certainly missing out! One of the finest stores in Salem, DM&Co harkens back to the Great Age of Sail with their antiques, teas, and candles. Join Jeffrey and Sarah, your favorite Salem tour guides, as they sit down with Christian and Erika, the owners of this fine establishment. You'll learn all about their adventures, creations, and what it means to follow your dreams! https://diehlmarcus.com/ @diehlmarcus  https://vampfangs.com/shop/vampire-salon-friday-september-8th/ TICKETS TO THE LIVE SHOW! https://www.eventbrite.com/e/oddities-and-burlesque-tickets-656911870087   Interested in Salem The Podcast Merch!?  CLICK HERE! Interested in supporting the Podcast? Looking for more Salem content? CLICK HERE! www.salemthepodcast.com NEW INSTAGRAM - @salemthepod Email - hello@salemthepodcast.com   Book a tour with Sarah at Bewitched Historical Tours   www.bewitchedtours.com Book a tour with Jeffrey at Better Than Fiction Tours   www.btftours.com

What's up guys?! We've got a little update for you! Listen to hear details about our upcoming live show and what we know about the trafficking of human remains from Harvard Morgue. CLICK HERE to buy tickets to our 2nd LIVE SHOW   For more info on the Harvard morgue scandal:  https://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-12195617/Harvard-Medical-School-morgue-manager-stole-heads-brains-skin-bones-donated-bodies.html https://www.cbsnews.com/boston/news/harvard-medical-school-morgue-manager-cedric-lodge-stolen-body-parts-sold-katrina-maclean/ https://www.independent.co.uk/news/world/americas/crime/mathew-lampi-harvard-stolen-body-parts-b2361129.html https://nypost.com/2023/06/18/ma-man-disgusted-by-wifes-remains-being-sold-in-harvard-morgue-scandal/

We are all descended from someone. In fact, we are descended from thousands of people! The Salem Witch Trials took place over three centuries ago and today there are millions of people who can trace their lineage back to those involved; accused, executed, exonerated, and judges alike. Join Sarah and Jeffrey as they talk about some of the more famous descendants, as well as numbers, family trees, what a first cousin even is!   https://salemwitchmuseum.com/product/descendant-packet/ https://guides.bpl.org/salemwitchtrials/descendants https://newenglandhistoricalsociety.com/salem-witch-trial-descendants/ https://www.edrawmax.com/article/what-is-cousin-chart.html https://famouskin.com/famous-kin-menu.php?name=11991+george+burroughs   Interested in Salem The Podcast Merch!?  CLICK HERE! Interested in supporting the Podcast? Looking for more Salem content? CLICK HERE! www.salemthepodcast.com NEW INSTAGRAM - @salemthepod Email - hello@salemthepodcast.com   Book a tour with Jeffrey at Better Than Fiction Tours   www.btftours.com Book a tour with Sarah at Bewitched Historical Tours   www.bewitchedtours.com   Intro/Outro Music from Uppbeat: https://uppbeat.io/t/all-good-folks/unfamiliar-faces License code: NGSBY7LA1HTVAUJE

We may not be in Salem's Great Age of Sail anymore, but that doesn't mean you can't go out and enjoy the harbor! And what better way to see Salem's coastline than on board a hand-made, locally owned and operated floating Tiki bar? Join Jeffrey and Sarah as they chat with Captain Scott and "Drink Mate" Karen about bringing their vision to life, doing what they love, and of course, Tiki.   Interested in Salem The Podcast Merch!?  CLICK HERE! Interested in supporting the Podcast? Looking for more Salem content? CLICK HERE! www.salemthepodcast.com NEW INSTAGRAM - @salemthepod Email - hello@salemthepodcast.com   Book a tour with Sarah at Bewitched Historical Tours   www.bewitchedtours.com Book a tour with Jeffrey at Better Than Fiction Tours   www.btftours.com   Intro/Outro Music from Uppbeat: https://uppbeat.io/t/all-good-folks/unfamiliar-faces License code: NGSBY7LA1HTVAUJE

Book reports are due! Did Sarah and Jeffrey do their homework? Absolutely. Join us as Sarah covers Hawthorne's first major novel The Scarlet Letter and Jeffrey covers The House of the Seven Gables. Let's talk about Hester Prynn, adultery, and puritanical laws; how people are burdened by the past and how the sins of the father are the problems we must deal with in the present. Both of these books, written over a century and a half ago, still have resounding themes even today.   The Scarlet Letter, Nathanial Hawthorne 1850 The House of the Seven Gables, Nathanial Hawthorne 1851   Interested in Salem The Podcast Merch!?  CLICK HERE! www.salemthepodcast.com NEW INSTAGRAM - @salemthepod Email - hello@salemthepodcast.com   Book a tour with Jeffrey at Better Than Fiction Tours   www.btftours.com Book a tour with Sarah at Bewitched Historical Tours   www.bewitchedtours.com   Intro/Outro Music from Uppbeat: https://uppbeat.io/t/all-good-folks/unfamiliar-faces License code: NGSBY7LA1HTVAUJE

Sometimes called Salem's favorite son, Nathaniel Hawthorne remains one of Witch City's most famous residents. He was a novelist, a poet, and a short story writer. You might be familiar with The Scarlet Letter, but this week we take a look at the author behind the words. Join your favorite Salem tour guides, Jeffrey and Sarah, as they discuss everything from his birthday, to his mustache. Venture back to nineteenth-century Salem with us and discover how Hawthorne's life, lineage, and experiences influenced his most prolific writings.   https://historyofmassachusetts.org/nathaniel-hawthorne/ https://americanliterature.com/author/nathaniel-hawthorne/short-story/the-ghost-of-dr-harris https://www.themarginalian.org/2019/02/13/herman-melville-nathaniel-hawthorne-love-letters/ https://poets.org/poet/nathaniel-hawthorne https://www.biography.com/authors-writers/nathaniel-hawthorne https://www.history.com/news/10-things-you-may-not-know-about-nathaniel-hawthorne   Interested in Salem The Podcast Merch!?  CLICK HERE! www.salemthepodcast.com NEW INSTAGRAM - @salemthepod Email - hello@salemthepodcast.com   Book a tour with Sarah at Bewitched Historical Tours   www.bewitchedtours.com Book a tour with Jeffrey at Better Than Fiction Tours   www.btftours.com   Intro/Outro Music from Uppbeat: https://uppbeat.io/t/all-good-folks/unfamiliar-faces License code: NGSBY7LA1HTVAUJE

Perhaps one day we'll summon Caroline Emmerton from the grave... But until then, we got you the next best thing: David Moffat, Visitor Services Specialist at The House of the Seven Gables. David is a wealth of information about the site, the buildings, the history, and everything that goes with it. Join us for a fantastic history lesson inside one of the oldest buildings we've ever recorded in. We learned about everything from dendrochronology (using tree rings to date wood) to the secrets of the secret staircase.    Interested in Salem The Podcast Merch!?  CLICK HERE! Interested in supporting the Podcast? Looking for more Salem content? CLICK HERE! www.salemthepodcast.com NEW INSTAGRAM - @salemthepod Email - hello@salemthepodcast.com   Book a tour with Jeffrey at Better Than Fiction Tours   www.btftours.com Book a tour with Sarah at Bewitched Historical Tours   www.bewitchedtours.com   Intro/Outro Music from Uppbeat: https://uppbeat.io/t/all-good-folks/unfamiliar-faces License code: NGSBY7LA1HTVAUJE

There are very few individual people who have had as much of an impact on Salem as Caroline Emmerton. Philanthropist is the best word to describe her, but she did so much for Salem that it also falls short. Join Jeffrey and Sarah, your favorite Salem tour guides, as they weave through Caroline's life and talk about how she took the Turner-Ingersoll Mansion (aka House of Seven Gables), preserved its history, expanded its reach, and used the income generated to help Salem's immigrant communities.   Interested in Salem The Podcast Merch!?  CLICK HERE! Interested in supporting the Podcast? Looking for more Salem content? CLICK HERE! www.salemthepodcast.com NEW INSTAGRAM - @salemthepod Email - hello@salemthepodcast.com   Book a tour with Sarah (For 2023)   www.bewitchedtours.com Book a tour with Jeffrey (For 2023)   www.btftours.com   Intro/Outro Music from Uppbeat: https://uppbeat.io/t/all-good-folks/unfamiliar-faces License code: NGSBY7LA1HTVAUJE

Sarah Osbourne. Roger Toothaker. Mercy Good. Ann Foster. Lydia Dustin. Casualties of the Salem Witch Trials are traditionally taught as 19 hanged and 1 tortured to death. However, there were an additional 5 people who died in jail. Join Sarah and Jeffrey, your favorite Salem tour guides, as they unravel the stories of these individuals. A woman sitting on a land dispute, a man practicing folk magic, an infant child, a confessed witch, and a woman found innocent. Together they form a striking picture of what was happening in New England in 1692.   Interested in Salem The Podcast Merch!?  CLICK HERE! Interested in supporting the Podcast? Looking for more Salem content? CLICK HERE! www.salemthepodcast.com NEW INSTAGRAM - @salemthepod Email - hello@salemthepodcast.com   Book a tour with Jeffrey (For 2023)   www.btftours.com Book a tour with Sarah (For 2023)   www.bewitchedtours.com   Intro/Outro Music from Uppbeat: https://uppbeat.io/t/all-good-folks/unfamiliar-faces License code: NGSBY7LA1HTVAUJE

Vanessa Hudgens recently premiered her documentary on witchcraft and the paranormal. Her and her friend, GG Magree, embarked on a journey to Salem, Massachusetts where they did a bit of ghost hunting at Turners and Bunghole, got some lessons in witchcraft from practitioners at Pentagram and Ascend, and so much more. We just had to watch! Join your favorite Salem tour guides Jeffrey and Sarah as they share their thoughts on the show, how it ties into Salem, why Sarah wants to go ghost hunting, and where on earth that scene of the friendship came from. https://www.imdb.com/title/tt22525076/ https://tubitv.com/movies/100000747/dead-hot   Interested in Salem The Podcast Merch!?  CLICK HERE! Interested in supporting the Podcast? Looking for more Salem content? CLICK HERE!   www.salemthepodcast.com NEW INSTAGRAM - @salemthepod Email - hello@salemthepodcast.com   Book a tour with Sarah (For 2023)   www.bewitchedtours.com  Book a tour with Jeffrey (For 2023)   www.btftours.com   Intro/Outro Music from Uppbeat: https://uppbeat.io/t/all-good-folks/unfamiliar-faces License code: NGSBY7LA1HTVAUJE

Salem is a wildly diverse city, with a historical pattern that is just as complex. Our little coastal new england city so often reflects the larger goings on in the country. Salem 1854: Charlotte Forten, born and raised in Philadelphia, became the first African American student at the Higginson Grammar School for Girls in Salem. She went on become the first African American to graduate from what is now Salem State University. Join Sarah and Jeffrey, your favorite Salem tour guides, as they talk about the incredible life of abolitionist, poet, nurse, and teacher, Charlotte Forten, and her ties to Salem.   https://www.salemstate.edu/charlotte-forten https://www.pbs.org/onlyateacher/charlotte.html https://www.poetryfoundation.org/poems/52446/charles-sumner https://wams.nyhistory.org/a-nation-divided/antebellum/salem-anti-slavery-society/# https://www.americanyawp.com/reader/the-sectional-crisis/charlotte-forten-complains-of-racism-in-the-north-1855/#:~:text=June%202%2C%201854   Interested in Salem The Podcast Merch!?  CLICK HERE! Interested in supporting the Podcast? Looking for more Salem content? CLICK HERE!   www.salemthepodcast.com NEW INSTAGRAM - @salemthepod Email - hello@salemthepodcast.com   Book a tour with Jeffrey (For 2023)   www.btftours.com Book a tour with Sarah (For 2023)   www.bewitchedtours.com   Intro/Outro Music from Uppbeat: https://uppbeat.io/t/all-good-folks/unfamiliar-faces License code: NGSBY7LA1HTVAUJE

As the first appointed Royal Governor of the Massachusetts Bay Colony, Sir William Phips is integral to the complicated story that is the Salem Witch Trials. He forms the famous Court of Oyer and Terminer, and 7 months later he's the one to dissolve it and make all spectral evidence illegal. Was it too little too late? Could he have gone against the will of the people? Join your favorite Salem tour guides, Jeffrey and Sarah, as they try to get to the bottom of who exactly this knighted treasure hunter from small town Maine was.   Interested in Salem The Podcast Merch!?  CLICK HERE! Interested in supporting the Podcast? Looking for more Salem content? CLICK HERE! www.salemthepodcast.com NEW INSTAGRAM - @salemthepod Email - hello@salemthepodcast.com   Book a tour with Sarah (For 2023)   www.bewitchedtours.com Book a tour with Jeffrey (For 2023)   www.btftours.com   Intro/Outro Music from Uppbeat: https://uppbeat.io/t/all-good-folks/unfamiliar-faces License code: NGSBY7LA1HTVAUJE

Rounding out our historic location/restaurant trilogy, we decided to go to one of the most iconic places in Salem: Red’s Sandwich Shop! Coffee in hand, we sat down INSIDE historic Red’s with one of the new owners, Kelly Homan. A Salem native who grew up near Gallows Hill, Kelly went from hostess to owner in just 10 years. Join your favorite Salem tour guides Sarah and Jeffrey as they talk coffee, history, and a restaurant loved by not only Salem locals, but visitors too!  https://redsinsalem.com/   Interested in Salem The Podcast Merch!?  CLICK HERE! Interested in supporting the Podcast? Looking for more Salem content? CLICK HERE! www.salemthepodcast.com NEW INSTAGRAM - @salemthepod Email - hello@salemthepodcast.com   Book a tour with Jeffrey  www.btftours.com Book a tour with Sarah www.bewitchedtours.com   Intro/Outro Music from Uppbeat: https://uppbeat.io/t/all-good-folks/unfamiliar-faces License code: NGSBY7LA1HTVAUJE

(AKA the First Church, Daniel Low & Co., and Rockafellas) Get your mystery shots ready because we're diving into the history of Town House Square! We've got witch trials, Revolution, retail, death, hauntings, tunnels, and so much more. Was it the Blue Lady, or perhaps just Daniel Low in his blue suit?! This location is absolutely drenched in history. Join your favorite local tour guides as they explore the history of this cornerstone of Salem.

If you ask where the best seafood restaurant in Salem is, most people will say Turner's without hesitation. But, like so many things in this town, there is more to a place than meets the eye. From 1830 to 1894 this was home to the Salem Lyceum Hall. Like the thousands of lyceums across the country, Salem's was used to provide education and "rational entertainment!" Join Sarah and Jeffrey, your favorite Salem tour guides, for a lecture on this historic lecture hall. We discuss the Lyceum's origins, the voices that filled its halls, and even why some people believe it to be haunted!   Salem State University - Historical Sketch of the Salem Lyceum Salem State University - Alexander Graham Bell In Salem salemweb.com - Of Lectures and Lyceums by Jim McAllister Lyceum Movement  Atlas Obscura  Blackpast.org - "Female Anti-Slavery Society, Salem, Massachusetts" "Salem Lyceum to Wind Up Its Affairs" Boston Evening Transcript, January 26, 1898 "Salem Lyceum" New England Farmer, January 1, 1836 "The Salem Lyceum" The Boston Globe, March 9, 1879 "Wm. W. Brown: A Fugitive Slave" The Liberator, July 18, 1848. "Salem Lyceum" The Liberator, November 25, 1864.   Interested in Salem The Podcast Merch!?  CLICK HERE! Interested in supporting the Podcast? Looking for more Salem content? CLICK HERE!   www.salemthepodcast.com NEW INSTAGRAM: @salemthepod Email: hello@salemthepodcast.com Book a tour with Jeffrey (For 2023)   www.btftours.com Book a tour with Sarah (For 2023)   www.bewitchedtours.com   Intro/Outro Music from Uppbeat: https://uppbeat.io/t/all-good-folks/unfamiliar-faces License code: NGSBY7LA1HTVAUJE

This one's a little different... This week's episode was recorded LIVE at Far From the Tree in Salem. Thank you to our hosts and to all the listeners who joined us that evening. So, are you dry or wet? Do you know what the 18th Amendment entailed? What do you know about prohibition, rum-running, bootlegging, speakeasies, and the wild ride that was the roaring 20s? Join Sarah and Jeffrey, your favorite Salem tour guides, on their first live show as they talk about prohibition in Salem (while drinking Haunted Pepper Cider).   Interested in Salem The Podcast Merch!? https://salemthepodcast.myshopify.com/   Want to help support the podcast? Looking for more content? Check out our Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/user?u=74253598   www.salemthepodcast.com NEW INSTAGRAM - @salemthepod Email - hello@salemthepodcast.com Book a tour with Sarah (For 2023)   www.bewitchedtours.com Book a tour with Jeffrey (For 2023)   www.btftours.com   Intro/Outro Music from Uppbeat: https://uppbeat.io/t/all-good-folks/unfamiliar-faces License code: NGSBY7LA1HTVAUJE

Huzzah! Has it really been a year? 55 EPISODES (and then some). Over 300 years, witch trials, local interviews, woodcarvers, merchants, millionaires, elephants, witches, lobsters, murderers, cemeteries, and of course, haunted pepper! It has been a wonderful and wild year. Join Sarah and Jeffrey, your favorite Salem tour guides, as they go over some of the best moments, worst hiccups, and their favorites from this past year. Listen in for early bloopers at the end!   **EXPLICIT WARNING** We know some of you listen with little ears around! Please note that we were a more lax on the language in this episode.    Interested in Salem The Podcast Merch!? https://salemthepodcast.myshopify.com/   Want to support the podcast? Looking for more content? Check out our Patreon! https://www.patreon.com/user?u=74253598   www.salemthepodcast.com NEW INSTAGRAM - @salemthepod Email - hello@salemthepodcast.com   Book a tour with Jeffrey (For 2023)   www.btftours.com Book a tour with Sarah (For 2023)   www.bewitchedtours.com   Intro/Outro Music from Uppbeat: https://uppbeat.io/t/all-good-folks/unfamiliar-faces License code: NGSBY7LA1HTVAUJE

During the Great Age of Sail, Salem's harbor grew larger, and the world became smaller. Merchants traveled the globe and brought back with them various wonders from foreign lands. And one of the most prominent, Joseph Crowninshield, invested in something never before seen on his side of the Atlantic: an elephant. Join your favorite Salem tour guides as they share with you the true story of America's first Elephant. "Captain Crowninshield" by Cheers Elephant https://www.jstor.org/stable/1373413?seq=1 http://npshistory.com/publications/sama/newsletter/v1n5.pdf https://washingtonpapers.org/george-washington-sees-an-elephant/ Interested in Salem The Podcast Merch!? https://salemthepodcast.myshopify.com/   Want to support the Podcast? Looking for more content? Check out the Patreon! https://www.patreon.com/user?u=74253598   www.salemthepodcast.com NEW INSTAGRAM - @salemthepod Email - hello@salemthepodcast.com   Book a tour with Sarah (For 2023)   www.bewitchedtours.com Book a tour with Jeffrey (For 2023)   www.btftours.com   Intro/Outro Music from Uppbeat: https://uppbeat.io/t/all-good-folks/unfamiliar-faces License code: NGSBY7LA1HTVAUJE

While the infamous “shot heard round the world” may have been in Concord, Massachusetts on April 19, 1775, the first blood drawn and first retreat of English Regulars was actually here, in Salem. On February 26th, 1775 Col. Leslie of the 64th Regiment, along with nearly 300 soldiers were halted at the north river, unable to complete their mission, unable to find Salem's hidden guns. Join your favorite tour guides as they delve into this relatively obscure corner of Revolutionary War history. Map of Salem (based on surveys made in 1796 and 1804) Account Of Leslie's Retreat by Charles Moses Endicott Historic Ipswich Leslie's Retreat Monument Info on the reenactment   Interested in Salem The Podcast merch?? Click Here! If you'd like to support the podcast, check out our Patreon!   www.salemthepodcast.com NEW INSTAGRAM - @salemthepod Email - hello@salemthepodcast.com   Book a tour with Jeffrey (For 2023)   www.btftours.com Book a tour with Sarah (For 2023)   www.bewitchedtours.com   Intro/Outro Music from Uppbeat: https://uppbeat.io/t/all-good-folks/unfamiliar-faces License code: NGSBY7LA1HTVAUJE

Get tickets for the live show HERE  This young woman's experience exists at the heart of the Salem Witch Trials. And while we will likely never know Tituba's true intentions or motivations, we do know that she confessed. In part 2, we will read HER words and see how the magistrates pushed her to tell a perfect tale. Join your favorite Salem tour guides as they discuss Tituba Indian's role in 1692, what we know of her fate, and how she's treated by history in the centuries to follow. Tituba, Reluctant Witch of Salem: Devilish Indians and Puritan Fantasies by Elaine Breslaw The Salem Witch Trials: A Day-by-day Chronicle of a Community Under Siege by Marilynn K. Roach Six Women of Salem by Marilynn K. Roach https://salemwitchmuseum.com/videos/race-and-the-salem-witch-trials/ Salem Witch Trial Documentary Archive and Transcription Project https://www.smithsonianmag.com/history/unraveling-mysteries-tituba-salem-witch-trials-180956960/ "The Metamorphosis of Tituba, or Why American Intellectuals Can't Tell an Indian Witch from a Negro" by Chadwick Hansen. New England Quarterly   BUY TICKETS TO THE LIVE SHOW   Interested in Salem The Podcast Merch!? https://salemthepodcast.myshopify.com/   Want to help support the Podcast? Check out our new Patreon! https://www.patreon.com/user?u=74253598   www.salemthepodcast.com NEW INSTAGRAM - @salemthepod Email - hello@salemthepodcast.com   Book a tour with Sarah (For 2023)   www.bewitchedtours.com Book a tour with Jeffrey (For 2023)   www.btftours.com   Intro/Outro Music from Uppbeat: https://uppbeat.io/t/all-good-folks/unfamiliar-faces License code: NGSBY7LA1HTVAUJE

Happy Valentine's Day friends! When people say Salem holds a special place in their hearts… they sure aren't kidding! While Witch City is a destination for spooky scary skeletons, it's also a destination for love. Romance in this small town has a way of bewitching the hearts of so many. Join your favorite Salem tour guides as they cover YOUR love stories--your first dates, your engagements, and even your romantic mishaps. We’ve got your stories to tell!   Interested in Salem The Podcast Merch!? https://salemthepodcast.myshopify.com/   Please support the Podcast via our new Patreon! https://www.patreon.com/user?u=74253598   NEW INSTAGRAM - @salemthepod Email - hello@salemthepodcast.com Youtube - Salem The Podcast   Book a tour with Sarah   www.bewitchedtours.com Book a tour with Jeffrey   www.btftours.com   www.salemthepodcast.com   Intro/Outro Music from Uppbeat: https://uppbeat.io/t/all-good-folks/unfamiliar-faces License code: NGSBY7LA1HTVAUJE

Enslaved woman. Confessed witch. A catalyst of the Salem Witch Trials. Tituba is perhaps one of the most well-known figures of 1692 Salem. She is also one whose story is often misconstrued and misunderstood. Let's talk about where she comes from, her likely origins, her time in Barbados, and her role in the lives of young Betty and Abigail. We'll conclude Tituba's story in two weeks! **TW: In this episode we discuss sensitive topics such as slavery and racism.   RESOURCES Tituba, Reluctant Witch of Salem: Devilish Indians and Puritan Fantasies by Elaine Breslaw The Salem Witch Trials: A Day-by-day Chronicle of a Community Under Siege by Marilynn K. Roach Six Women of Salem by Marilynn K. Roach Maya Rook, Cultural Historian - Illusory Time Salem Witch Trials Documentary Archive (Link to all references of Tituba) Salem Witch Museum Smithsonian Magazine "The Metamorphosis of Tituba, or Why American Intellectuals Can't Tell an Indian Witch from a Negro," by Chadwick Hansen, The New England Quarterly, Vol. 47, No. 1 (1974), pp. 3-12. https://www.jstor.org/stable/364324   Interested in Salem The Podcast Merch!? https://salemthepodcast.myshopify.com/   Please support the Podcast via our new Patreon! https://www.patreon.com/user?u=74253598   NEW INSTAGRAM - @salemthepod Email - hello@salemthepodcast.com Youtube - Salem The Podcast   Book a tour with Jeffrey (For 2023)   www.btftours.com Book a tour with Sarah (For 2023)   www.bewitchedtours.com   Intro/Outro Music from Uppbeat: https://uppbeat.io/t/all-good-folks/unfamiliar-faces License code: NGSBY7LA1HTVAUJE

Lifelong Salem resident and professional troublemaker Erik Rodenhiser is a man of many hats. He is the owner of Gallows Hill Theatre and Museum, the producer of the Salem Trolley Christmas Carol, the man behind Witch City's Grinch and Scrooge, AND the creator of Salem’s newest (and soon-to-be open) magical attraction: Professor Spindlewink’s World of Wizardry. Join your favorite Salem tour guides Jeffrey and Sarah as they enter the strange world of this mighty attraction wrangler and infamous Salemite.  https://gallowshillsalem.com/ https://worldofwizardrysalem.com/ https://salemtrolley.com/special-tours-6.html @gallowshillsalem   @worldofwizadrysalem   Want BLOOPERS from this episode? Listen on our Patreon for outtakes and gain access to behind-the-scenes footage!   CLICK HERE   Interested in Salem The Podcast merch!? https://salemthepodcast.myshopify.com/   NEW INSTAGRAM - @salemthepod Email - hello@salemthepodcast.com Youtube - Salem The Podcast   Book a tour with Sarah (For 2023)   www.bewitchedtours.com Book a tour with Jeffrey (For 2023)   www.btftours.com   Intro/Outro Music from Uppbeat: https://uppbeat.io/t/all-good-folks/unfamiliar-faces License code: NGSBY7LA1HTVAUJE

ARE YOU READY FOR ROUND TWO!? If you tuned in for part one, you’ll know all about influence and accusation tokens, arrests, our little puritan game pieces. Oh…and Fiji mermaids of course. The game Affliction: Salem 1692 has more adventures in store for these Salem tour guides. Join Sarah, Jeffrey, Mike, and Sebastian and find out how this wild story ends. Which faction will come out on top? Who will end up with the most victory points? And who will “win” the game of Affliction!?   Check out our fellow afflicted guests! Mr. Sebastian Crane  https://www.patreon.com/thehellfireclub Dr. Mike Vitka  https://spellboundtours.com/   Play Affliction with your friends!  HERE   Interested in Salem The Podcast Merch!? https://salemthepodcast.myshopify.com/   Want to support the Podcast? Check out our new Patreon! https://www.patreon.com/user?u=74253598   NEW INSTAGRAM - @salemthepod Email - hello@salemthepodcast.com Youtube - Salem The Podcast   Book a tour with Jeffrey (For 2023)   www.btftours.com Book a tour with Sarah (For 2023)   www.bewitchedtours.com   Intro/Outro Music from Uppbeat: https://uppbeat.io/t/all-good-folks/unfamiliar-faces License code: NGSBY7LA1HTVAUJE

Affliction: Salem 1692 is a 2-4 player board game that features historical figures from the Salem Witch Trials. The objective? Gain influence, create alliances, make accusations, and arrests. How could we resist? Jeffrey and Sarah invited two wonderful guests to join them on this adventure: Dr. Mike Vitka of Spellbound Tours and Mr. Sebastian Crane of the Salem Night Tour. Listen in as four seasoned Salem tour guides take a trip to the past like no other!    Check out our fellow Afflicted guests: Mr. Sebastian Crane  https://www.patreon.com/thehellfireclub Dr. Mike Vitka  https://spellboundtours.com/   Play Affliction with your friends! https://shop.pem.org/collections/puzzles-and-games/products/affliction-salem-1692   Interested in Salem The Podcast Merch!? https://salemthepodcast.myshopify.com/   Support the Podcast via our new Patreon! https://www.patreon.com/user?u=74253598   www.salemthepodcast.com   NEW INSTAGRAM Instagram - @salemthepod Email - hello@salemthepodcast.com   Book a tour with Sarah (For 2023)   www.bewitchedtours.com Book a tour with Jeffrey (For 2023)   www.btftours.com   Intro/Outro Music from Uppbeat: https://uppbeat.io/t/all-good-folks/unfamiliar-faces License code: NGSBY7LA1HTVAUJE

In this episode we return to 1991 Salem. Tom Maimoni had confessed...but not to murder. His story of the "rogue wave" couldn't be proven otherwise - that is until Martha Brailsford's body was found. As we shall see, this was no accident. Well cover the day of her discovery, Tom's escape to Maine, the subsequent Jury Trial, and even how the Official Witch of Salem lends a hand to investigators.  If you or someone you know has been a victim of sexual assault, help us available. National Sexual Assault Hotline: 1-800-656-4673   EXPLICIT WARNING: In this episode we discuss sensitive topics including assault and murder. Some language may not be suitable for young ears. Please use discretion.    A Scream on the Water: A True Story of a Murder in Salem by Margret Press* *Forensic Genealogist and True Crime Author. Founder of the DNA Doe Project, non-profit that searched for DNA or genealogical evidence for unsolved cases **BUT SERIOUSLY YA'LL - GET THIS BOOK.    Your Worst Nightmare S1E3: "Water Foul"   MASS.GOV MASS CASES AP NEWS BOSTON HERALD SALEM NEWS UNSOLVED MYSTERIES   Interested in Salem The Podcast Merch!? https://salemthepodcast.myshopify.com/   Please support the Podcast via our new Patreon! https://www.patreon.com/user?u=74253598 www.salemthepodcast.com   NEW INSTAGRAM Instagram - @salemthepod Email - hello@salemthepodcast.com   Book a tour with Sarah (For 2023)   www.bewitchedtours.com Book a tour with Jeffrey (For 2023)   www.btftours.com   Intro/Outro Music from Uppbeat: https://uppbeat.io/t/all-good-folks/unfamiliar-faces License code: NGSBY7LA1HTVAUJE

True Crime: an increasingly popular genre in media. Whether it's books, Netflix specials, or podcasts, every town has its own dark story to tell. Salem is no different. Join your hosts Sarah and Jeffrey as they delve into the murder of Martha Brailsford, her last sailing voyage, and the web of lies her murderer spun. Not all history happened centuries ago, our lives are full of it. And the events of July 12, 1991 arguably changed Salem forever. If you or someone you know has been a victim of sexual assault, help us available. National Sexual Assault Hotline: 1-800-656-4673   EXPLICIT WARNING: In this episode we discuss sensitive topics including assault and murder. Some language may not be suitable for young ears. Please use discretion.    A Scream on the Water: A True Story of a Murder in Salem by Margret Press* *Forensic Genealogist and True Crime Author. Founder of the DNA Doe Project, non-profit that searched for DNA or genealogical evidence for unsolved cases   Your Worst Nightmare S1E3: "Water Foul"   MASS.GOV MASS CASES AP NEWS BOSTON HERALD SALEM NEWS UNSOLVED MYSTERIES   Interested in Salem The Podcast Merch!? https://salemthepodcast.myshopify.com/   Please support the Podcast via our new Patreon! https://www.patreon.com/user?u=74253598 www.salemthepodcast.com   NEW INSTAGRAM - @salemthepod Email - hello@salemthepodcast.com Youtube - Salem The Podcast   Book a tour with Jeffrey (For 2023)   www.btftours.com Book a tour with Sarah (For 2023)   www.bewitchedtours.com   Intro/Outro Music from Uppbeat: https://uppbeat.io/t/all-good-folks/unfamiliar-faces License code: NGSBY7LA1HTVAUJE

Your favorite Salem tour guides need a quick rest and will be returning January 10th! Thank you for all the support throughout the year. This community means the world to us. In the meantime, check out new additions to the merch store and sign up for our new Patreon! See you in 2023 :)   Interested in Salem The Podcast Merch!? https://salemthepodcast.myshopify.com/   You know what to do:   www.salemthepodcast.com NEW INSTAGRAM - @salemthepod Email - hello@salemthepodcast.com Youtube - Salem The Podcast   Book a tour with Jeffrey (For 2023)   www.btftours.com Book a tour with Sarah (For 2023)   www.bewitchedtours.com   Intro/Outro Music from Uppbeat: https://uppbeat.io/t/all-good-folks/unfamiliar-faces License code: NGSBY7LA1HTVAUJE

Last week we spoke about Arthur Miller, the award-winning playwright and author of The Crucible. Now, let's dive into this iconic interpretation of Salem! The Crucible is how many people are introduced to the Salem Witch Trials, and one local historian saw this as an opportunity to connect with her audience. In this episode, Jeffrey and Sarah are joined by fellow tour guide Rebecca Johnson, owner of Dynamic History Salem and the creator of Salem's only Crucible-centric tour. We'll discuss the play's significance, tease out inaccuracies, learn more about Rebecca, and get a few laughs in along the way.    SPECIAL GUEST: Rebecca K. Johnson, Ph.D.  Dynamic History Salem LLC Private & Specialty Walking Tours dynamichistorysalem.com dynamichistorysalem@gmail.com @dynamic_history_salem   Interested in Salem The Podcast Merch!? https://salemthepodcast.myshopify.com/   You know what to do: www.salemthepodcast.com NEW INSTAGRAM Instagram - @salemthepod Email - hello@salemthepodcast.com Youtube - Salem The Podcast   Book a tour with Sarah (For 2023)   www.bewitchedtours.com Book a tour with Jeffrey (For 2023)   www.btftours.com   Intro/Outro Music from Uppbeat: https://uppbeat.io/t/all-good-folks/unfamiliar-faces License code: NGSBY7LA1HTVAUJE

NEW INSTAGRAM: @salemthepod Arguably the most influential playwright of the 20th century, Arthur Miller wrote Tony Award winning and critically acclaimed classics such as Death of a Salesman, All My Sons, and The Crucible. You know...you probably read it in high school! Join your favorite Salem tour guides Sarah and Jeffrey as they talk about the man behind this iconic play that serves as an introduction to the Witch Trails for so many. We'll cover his life, his loss, his genius, and most importantly, the culture of his time and how he used it to inform his stories.   Interested in Salem The Podcast Merch!? https://salemthepodcast.myshopify.com/   You know what to do: www.salemthepodcast.com Email - hello@salemthepodcast.com   Book a tour with Jeffrey (For 2023)   www.btftours.com Book a tour with Sarah (For 2023)   www.bewitchedtours.com   Intro/Outro Music from Uppbeat: https://uppbeat.io/t/all-good-folks/unfamiliar-faces License code: NGSBY7LA1HTVAUJE

Who is Krampus may you ask? And no this is not BORAH!'s third cousin..  You're likely familiar with the name. Maybe you've even dressed up as this mythical being for a traditional Krampusnacht or partaken in a Krampus Run. This devil-like companion to Saint Nicholas has scene a recent resurgence in many of our modern holiday traditions. Join your favorite Salem tour guides as they delve into the historic origins of Krampus, how it's portrayed in the modern era, and shed some light on what the good ole Puritans may have thought of such a creature!   Interested in Salem The Podcast Merch!? https://salemthepodcast.myshopify.com/   You know what to do: www.salemthepodcast.com Instagram - @salemthepodcast  Email - hello@salemthepodcast.com Youtube - Salem The Podcast   Book a tour with Sarah (For 2023)   www.bewitchedtours.com Book a tour with Jeffrey (For 2023)   www.btftours.com   Intro/Outro Music from Uppbeat: https://uppbeat.io/t/all-good-folks/unfamiliar-faces License code: NGSBY7LA1HTVAUJE

He was known as "the Architect of Salem."   From the Federalist mansions on Chestnut Street to the commanding presence of the Gardner Pingree house, Samuel McIntire (1757-1811) is responsible for much of the beloved historic Salem you still see today. Join your favorite tour guides on a trip back to Salem's economic heyday, The Great Age of Sail. While merchants like Elias Hasket Derby made their millions in trade, this skilled craftsman helped build a cityscape worthy the country's sixth largest seaport.    Interested in Salem The Podcast Merch!? https://salemthepodcast.myshopify.com/   You know what to do: www.salemthepodcast.com Instagram - @salemthepodcast  Email - hello@salemthepodcast.com Youtube - Salem The Podcast   Book a tour with Jeffrey (for 2023)   www.btftours.com Book a tour with Sarah   www.bewitchedtours.com   Intro/Outro Music from Uppbeat: https://uppbeat.io/t/all-good-folks/unfamiliar-faces License code: NGSBY7LA1HTVAUJE

History is complicated and messy, and we rarely have all the answers. The Salem Witch Trials are like a puzzle where we're missing half the pieces and for centuries, people have been trying to put that puzzle together. Join your favorite Salem tour guides Sarah and Jeffrey as they work through historical accounts, inaccuracies, and what many modern scholars believe were responsible for the atrocities committed in 1692 Salem.   Resources: Salem Witch Trials Documentary Archive The Devil in the Shape of a Woman - By Carol F. Karlsen In the Devil's Snare - By Mary Beth Norton Ergotism: The Satan Loosed in Salem? Salem Witchcraft - By Charles Upham A Storm of Witchcraft - By Emerson Baker The Salem Witch Trials: A Day by Day Chronicle - By Marilynne K. Roach Six Women of Salem - By Marilynne K. Roach The Witches - By Stacy Schiff Salem Possessed - By Paul Boyer & Stephen Nissenbaum   Interested in Salem The Podcast Merch!? https://salemthepodcast.myshopify.com/   You know what to do: www.salemthepodcast.com Instagram - @salemthepodcast  Email - hello@salemthepodcast.com Youtube - Salem The Podcast   Book a tour with Jeffrey (for 2023)   www.btftours.com Book a tour with Sarah   www.bewitchedtours.com   Intro/Outro Music from Uppbeat: https://uppbeat.io/t/all-good-folks/unfamiliar-faces License code: NGSBY7LA1HTVAUJE

While the Witch City may be best known for its 400 years of history, today it is a unique and vibrant city filled with hundreds of small businesses. Events such as festivals and markets fill the calendar each year. Join your favorite Salem tour guides Sarah and Jeffrey and special guest John Andrews, the founder of Creative Collective, one of the driving forces in shaping the creative workforce and artistic community that makes Salem the city we all know and love today.   Interested in Salem The Podcast Merch!? https://salemthepodcast.myshopify.com/   You know what to do: www.salemthepodcast.com Instagram - @salemthepodcast  Email - hello@salemthepodcast.com Youtube - Salem The Podcast   Book a tour with Sarah   www.bewitchedtours.com Book a tour with Jeffrey   www.btftours.com   Intro/Outro Music from Uppbeat: https://uppbeat.io/t/all-good-folks/unfamiliar-faces License code: NGSBY7LA1HTVAUJE

Happy Halloween everyone!

‘Twas a dark and stormy night… Or perhaps just another day in the Witch City. Salem is full of spooky stories. From our sorted maritime trade, to the witch trials, to old mysterious burying grounds, you can hardly walk a block or two without encountering another twisted tale. Join your favorite Salem tour guides Sarah and Jeffrey for a quick ghost story or two to round out the spooky season. Happy Halloween!   This episode was brought to you by: Curly Girl Candy Shop 140 Washington St, Salem Ma, 01970 @curlygirlcandyshop on Facebook, Instagram & TikTok www.curlygirlcandy.com    Interested in Salem The Podcast Merch!? https://salemthepodcast.myshopify.com/   You know what to do: www.salemthepodcast.com Instagram - @salemthepodcast  Email - hello@salemthepodcast.com Youtube - Salem The Podcast   Book a tour with Jeffrey   www.btftours.com Book a tour with Sarah   www.bewitchedtours.com   Intro/Outro Music from Uppbeat: https://uppbeat.io/t/all-good-folks/unfamiliar-faces License code: NGSBY7LA1HTVAUJE

It's October and the Halloween spirit is in full force here in Salem. The leaves are changing and pumpkins and skeletons can be seen all around! Join your favorite spooky tour guides Jeffrey and Sarah as they answer your questions. You asked how Salem was and we answered. We've got the latest scoop and the juicy details. Let's see how October is going!   This episode was brought to you by:   Curly Girl Candy Shop 140 Washington St, Salem Ma, 01970 @curlygirlcandyshop on Facebook, Instagram & TikTok www.curlygirlcandy.com    Interested in Salem The Podcast Merch!? https://salemthepodcast.myshopify.com/   You know what to do: www.salemthepodcast.com Instagram - @salemthepodcast  Email - hello@salemthepodcast.com Youtube - Salem The Podcast   Book a tour with Sarah   www.bewitchedtours.com Book a tour with Jeffrey   www.btftours.com   Intro/Outro Music from Uppbeat: https://uppbeat.io/t/all-good-folks/unfamiliar-faces License code: NGSBY7LA1HTVAUJE

So you like horror films? From classics like Nosferatu and Dracula to fan favorites like Freddy and Jason, this Salem gem has it all. Join your favorite tour guides Sarah and Jeffrey as they chat with James Lurgio, the proprietor of Count Orlok's Nightmare Gallery. Take a peek under the coffin and meet the man behind the monsters.         ** Jump to  24:55  to get straight to the interview. We begin the episode with a little pop culture round-up and controversy.   This episode was brought to you by:   Curly Girl Candy Shop 140 Washington St, Salem Ma, 01970 @curlygirlcandyshop on Facebook, Instagram & TikTok www.curlygirlcandy.com    Interested in Salem The Podcast Merch!? https://salemthepodcast.myshopify.com/   You know what to do: www.salemthepodcast.com Instagram - @salemthepodcast  Email - hello@salemthepodcast.com Youtube - Salem The Podcast   Book a tour with Sarah   www.bewitchedtours.com Book a tour with Jeffrey   www.btftours.com   Intro/Outro Music from Uppbeat: https://uppbeat.io/t/all-good-folks/unfamiliar-faces License code: NGSBY7LA1HTVAUJE

Nearly three decades after Hocus Pocus was released, we FINALLY have a sequel to this beloved cult classic. In Hocus Pocus 2, the Sanderson Sisters find themselves resurrected once again by another black flame candle (and virgin). Their return to Salem could spell disaster. Join your favorite Salem tour guides Jeffrey and Sarah as they chat about some of their favorite (and least favorite) parts of the film! How many witch hats out of 13 do you think it got?   This episode was brought to you by:   NOCTURNE 18 Front Street Salem, MA 01970 www.nocturnesalem.com  @nocturnesalem   Interested in Salem The Podcast Merch!? https://salemthepodcast.myshopify.com/   You know what to do: www.salemthepodcast.com Instagram - @salemthepodcast  Email - hello@salemthepodcast.com Youtube - Salem The Podcast   Book a tour with Sarah   www.bewitchedtours.com Book a tour with Jeffrey   www.btftours.com   Intro/Outro Music from Uppbeat: https://uppbeat.io/t/all-good-folks/unfamiliar-faces License code: NGSBY7LA1HTVAUJE

Hi Friends! Enjoy a brief overview of our experience at this year's Food Truck & Craft Beer Festival. We also touch on some local controversy and provide some suggestions for visiting Salem in October. Happy Spooky Season!

In Part 1, we talked about Salem representations in books, plays, TV shows, comics, and even a video game! Now let’s jump into Part 2 of our pop culture series as we cover some of the most iconic Salem movies: Lords of Salem, Hubie Halloween, Paranorman, and of course the beloved cult classic Hocus Pocus! Join local tour guides Sarah & Jeffrey as they talk about how Salem has featured on the big screen.   This episode was brought to you by: Curly Girl Candy Shop 140 Washington St, Salem Ma, 01970 @curlygirlcandyshop on Facebook, Instagram & TikTok www.curlygirlcandy.com    Resources: Elvira's Halloween Special (1986) Witch City documentary   Interested in Salem The Podcast Merch!? https://salemthepodcast.myshopify.com/   You know what to do: www.salemthepodcast.com Instagram - @salemthepodcast  Email - hello@salemthepodcast.com Youtube - Salem The Podcast   Book a tour with Jeffrey   www.btftours.com Book a tour with Sarah   www.bewitchedtours.com   Intro/Outro Music from Uppbeat: https://uppbeat.io/t/all-good-folks/unfamiliar-faces License code: NGSBY7LA1HTVAUJE

Within the scope of the Salem Witch Trials, 19 innocent people were hanged and 1 was tortured to death – pressed over the course of two days. Giles Corey, an 81-year-old yeoman farmer known for his grumpy disposition was that one outlier. Join Salem tour guides Jeffrey & Sarah as they talk about Corey's tenuous relationship with his neighbors, with the church, and why he was so critical of what was happening here in 1692.   https://salem.lib.virginia.edu/tag/corey_giles.html   You know what to do: www.salemthepodcast.com Instagram - @salemthepodcast  Email - hello@salemthepodcast.com Youtube - Salem The Podcast   Book a tour with Sarah   www.bewitchedtours.com   Book a tour with Jeffrey   www.btftours.com   Intro/Outro Music from Uppbeat: https://uppbeat.io/t/all-good-folks/unfamiliar-faces License code: NGSBY7LA1HTVAUJE

Join Sarah & Jeffrey for a true interview with a vampire. He is also a fangsmith, an author, and the Impresario of the Endless Night brand. You have heard us talk about the intimate Vampire Salons and the epic Vampire Balls, but let's see where it all started. We'll talk to the man behind the madness, the creature who created the world's largest vampire community, and what inspired this dark dream of his.   @vampfangsoffical @endlessnightvampireball www.vampfangs.com www.endlessnight.com www.fathersebastiaan.com   You know what to do: www.salemthepodcast.com Instagram - @salemthepodcast  Email - hello@salemthepodcast.com Youtube - Salem The Podcast   Book a tour with Jeffrey   www.btftours.com Book a tour with Sarah   www.bewitchedtours.com   Intro/Outro Music from Uppbeat: https://uppbeat.io/t/all-good-folks/unfamiliar-faces License code: NGSBY7LA1HTVAUJE

Everyone knows Salem! Maybe from the cult classic Hocus Pocus, perhaps the cat in Sabrina the Teenage Witch, or the The Crucible by Arthur Miller, just to name a few. There are countless other movies, TV shows, books, plays, comics, even video games! Join Salem locals as they chat about how our beloved Witch City has been woven into the fabric of our modern society.   This episode was brought to you by:   Curly Girl Candy Shop 140 Washington St, Salem Ma, 01970 @curlygirlcandyshop on Facebook, Instagram & TikTok www.curlygirlcandy.com    And   The World of Kristian James http://www.worldofkristianjames.com/     Head over to www.salemthepodcast.com to check out our new merchandise line! Instagram - @salemthepodcast  Email - hello@salemthepodcast.com Youtube - Salem The Podcast   Book a tour with Sarah    www.bewitchedtours.com Book a tour with Jeffrey    www.btftours.com   Intro/Outro Music from Uppbeat: https://uppbeat.io/t/all-good-folks/unfamiliar-faces License code: NGSBY7LA1HTVAUJE

Who doesn't like “a trip to the seaside” to "take in the air"? Well that's exactly why one of Salem's hidden gems was created. Join local tour guides Sarah & Jeffrey as they chat all about Salem Willows Park. Things may have changed over the past 220 years, but we still have those same European white willow trees, there's still a boardwalk filled with restaurants and entertainment, and you can still dip your feet in the ocean.   Resources & Further Reading "'African Americans have enriched Massachusetts for centuries': Lawmakers approve Negro Election Day holiday." The Boston Globe. LINK. "Antique and horrible parade!" Historic New England. LINK. "First Black Self-Governing System: Negro Election Day." Salem United. LINK. "McAllister: The Willows, 'genteel' through the years." The Salem News. LINK. "Original Architectural Rendering of the Salem Willows Pavilion." James E. Arsenault & Company. LINK.  "Restaurant Row - Salem Massachusetts." History By The Sea. LINK. "Salem Willows." Salem.org. LINK. "Salem Willows." Wikipedia. LINK.  "Salem Willows Historic District." Historyofmassachusetts.org. LINK. "The Horribles Parade: A Brief History Of U.S. Satire." By Taylor Rapalyea. Patch.com. LINK.   www.salemthepodcast.com Instagram - @salemthepodcast  Email - hello@salemthepodcast.com Youtube - Salem The Podcast   Book a tour with Jeffrey www.btftours.com Book a tour with Sarah www.bewitchedtours.com   Intro/Outro Music from Uppbeat: https://uppbeat.io/t/all-good-folks/unfamiliar-faces License code: NGSBY7LA1HTVAUJE

Who was Salem's King of Hell? Many believed that this former Salem Village minister was leading the coven of witches who had descended upon their communities. Head of the Devil's army on earth, and yet he hadn't been to Salem in nearly ten years. Join Salem tour guides Jeffrey and Sarah as they piece together this strange story of how a Harvard-educated man, living on the Maine frontier, became the only minister found guilty for witchcraft.   Resources https://salem.lib.virginia.edu/tag/burroughs_george.html   You know what to do: www.salemthepodcast.com Instagram - @salemthepodcast  Email - hello@salemthepodcast.com Youtube - Salem The Podcast   Book a tour with Sarah www.bewitchedtours.com   Book a tour with Jeffrey www.btftours.com   Intro/Outro Music from Uppbeat: https://uppbeat.io/t/all-good-folks/unfamiliar-faces License code: NGSBY7LA1HTVAUJE

In our last episode, you heard from the infamous green witch of Salem: BORAH Brewington Snaggletooth XIII. No let's hear from the man behind the makeup. Where did BORAH come from? What inspires such devilish wit? Join us for a behind-the-scenes talk with Brian Sims, the genius behind one of the most iconic street performers of modern Witch City.   https://salemsblackhatsociety.org/index.html

Who exactly is BORAH Brewingington Snaggletooth the 13th? They may be one of the most wickedly famous faces of Salem–often seen hexing tourists, screaming at loving couples, and bringing endless smiles to visitors and locals alike! BORAH brings street performing to a whole new level with their quick wit and over-the-top humor. Join local Salem tour guides Jeffrey and Sarah as they sit down and talk with the ever-green, ever-cynical Witch of Salem's Black Hat Society. RESOURCES & FURTHER READING http://salemsblackhatsociety.org/ Instagram / Facebook / TikTok @salemsblackhatsociety  https://greatcanadianhalloween.com/    www.salemthepodcast.com Instagram - @salemthepodcast  Email - hello@salemthepodcast.com Youtube - Salem The Podcast   Book a tour with Sarah - bewitchedtours.com Book a tour with Jeffrey - btftours.com   Intro/Outro Music from Uppbeat: https://uppbeat.io/t/all-good-folks/unfamiliar-faces License code: NGSBY7LA1HTVAUJE

Just a few miles inland from modern Witch City sits Danvers, Massachusetts – or what once was Salem Village. Danvers can sometimes be overlooked within the scope of the Salem Witch Trials, but in reality, this is where it all began. Sarah and Jeffrey left the familiarity of their Salem streets and ventured to Danvers to see those the historic sites. From the old foundations of Reverend Parris's home to the actual house of witch trial victim Rebecca Nurse, join us as we wander in the footsteps of both accuser and accused.  RESOURCES "Foundation of the Salem Village Parsonage" Salem Witch Museum https://salemwitchmuseum.com/locations/site-of-salem-village-parsonage/ "Salem Village Parsonage" Atlas Obscura https://www.atlasobscura.com/places/salem-village-parsonage "The Rebecca Nurse Homestead" https://www.rebeccanurse.org "Witchcraft Victims Memorial" Salem Witch Museum https://salemwitchmuseum.com/locations/witchcraft-victims-memorial/ "Descendant Packet" Salem Witch Museum https://salemwitchmuseum.com/product/descendant-packet/   You know what to do: www.salemthepodcast.com Instagram - @salemthepodcast  Email - hello@salemthepodcast.com Youtube - Salem The Podcast   Book a tour with Jeffrey www.btftours.com   Book a tour with Sarah www.bewitchedtours.com   Intro/Outro Music from Uppbeat: https://uppbeat.io/t/all-good-folks/unfamiliar-faces License code: NGSBY7LA1HTVAUJE

Have you ever tried to contact spirits? Those who are said to dwell beyond the vale? As the planchette moves across the board everything will be revealed. But just in case you don't have a Ouija Board, you can join Jeffrey and Sarah as they talk with John Kozik, owner of the world's only witch board museum. John has a near-encyclopedic knowledge of the talking board. We'll explore everything from the history and origins, to obscure boards, to some fun superstitions (or Ouija-stitions).  All from inside this unique Salem gem. Resources:https://www.salemwitchboardmuseum.com/https://tbhs.org/You know what to do:www.salemthepodcast.comInstagram - @salemthepodcast Email - hello@salemthepodcast.comYoutube - Salem The PodcastBook a tour with Sarahwww.bewitchedtours.comBook a tour with Jeffreywww.btftours.comIntro/Outro Music from Uppbeat:https://uppbeat.io/t/all-good-folks/unfamiliar-facesLicense code: NGSBY7LA1HTVAUJE

Eldest of the three sisters, happily married, mother to eight children and many more grandchildren, and a fully coveted member of the Puritan Church. And yet, Rebecca Nurse found herself at the heart of witchcraft accusations in mid-March of 1692. She was tried, found guilty, and executed. Join local Salem tour guides Sarah & Jeffrey for a discussion on the life and tragic death of this well-known Salem Witch Trials victim. RESOURCESSix Women of Salem: The Untold Story of the Accused and Their Accusers in the Salem Witch Trials. By Marilynne K. Roach (2013).A Salem Witch: The Trial, Execution, and Exoneration of Rebecca Nurse. By Daniel A. Gagnon (2021).SWP No. 094 Rebecca Nurse. "Salem Witch Trials Documentary Archive and Transcription Project." https://salem.lib.virginia.edu/n94.html"Rebecca Nurse Homestead." Salem Witch Museum. https://salemwitchmuseum.com/locations/rebecca-nurse-homestead/You know what to do:www.salemthepodcast.comInstagram - @salemthepodcastEmail - hello@salemthepodcast.comYoutube - Salem The PodcastBook a tour with Jeffreywww.btftours.comBook a tour with Sarahwww.bewitchedtours.comIntro/Outro Music from Uppbeat:https://uppbeat.io/t/all-good-folks/unfamiliar-facesLicense code: NGSBY7LA1HTVAUJE

“An aged man, without an enemy in the world, in his own house, and in his own bed, is made the victim of a butchery murder, for mere pay.” Words spoken by Daniel Webster during Salem's most infamous murder trial. Join local Salem tour guides Jeffrey & Sarah as they recount the harrowing details surrounding the death of Captain Joseph White on that moonlit night in April, nearly 200 years ago.SPECIAL THANKSThe Ordinary Extraordinary Podcasthttps://www.theordinaryextraordinarycemetery.comKurt Deon for all your hard work getting Elias Hasket Derby up on Find a Grave.https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/239994795/elias-hasket-derbyRESOURCES"A Murder in Salem" By E.J. Wagner. Smithsonian Magazine. https://www.smithsonianmag.com/history/a-murder-in-salem-64885035/"Gardner-Pingree House" Peabody Essex Museum https://www.pem.org/visit/historic-houses/pem-walks/gardner-pingree-house"The Murder of Joseph White: Salem, Massachusetts, 1830. American Bar Association Journal. JSTOR"Captain Joseph White" Salem Public Library. https://salempl.org/captain-joseph-white/"The Murder of Captain Joseph White by the Knapp Brothers, 1830. https://www.historicalcrimedetective.com/ccca/murder-of-captain-joseph-white-1830/The Works of Daniel Webster, volume IV . Search google books!"The Young Devils and Dan'l Webster." American Heritage. https://www.americanheritage.com/young-devils-and-danl-webster#1.You know what to do:www.salemthepodcast.comInstagram - @salemthepodcastEmail - hello@salemthepodcast.comYoutube - Salem The PodcastBook a tour with Sarahwww.bewitchedtours.comBook a tour with Jeffreywww.btftours.comIntro/Outro Music from Uppbeat:https://uppbeat.io/t/all-good-folks/unfamiliar-facesLicense code: NGSBY7LA1HTVAUJE

This week, paranormal expert Dr. Vitka of Spellbound Walking Tours joins us for a peek behind the veil. What are what we call ghosts? A lingering spirit, imprints of energy,  We don't promise to have the answers but we’ll share some stories, theories, and even a personal ghostly experiences or two! Note that we gave this episode the big explicit "E". Some topics of discussion may not be suitable for young ears. SPECIAL THANKS to Lauren and Kristian for sending in their stories! For more info on Mike Vitka & Spellbound Walking Tour tickets visit spellboundtours.com!Instagram - @spellboundtoursEmail - drvitka@spellboundtours.comYou know what to do:www.salemthepodcast.comInstagram - @salemthepodcastEmail - hello@salemthepodcast.comYoutube - Salem The PodcastBook a tour with Jeffreywww.btftours.comBook a tour with Sarahwww.bewitchedtours.comIntro/Outro Music from Uppbeat:https://uppbeat.io/t/all-good-folks/unfamiliar-facesLicense code: NGSBY7LA1HTVAUJE

Paranormal investigator? Bigfoot serenader? UFO believer? Elvis aficionado? Who exactly is the mysterious Dr. Mike Vitka! Joining Jeffrey & Sarah this week is fellow tour guide Mike Vitka, owner of Spellbound Walking Tours. Spellbound has been haunting the streets of Salem for over 20 years as Witch City’s original haunted tour. *EXPLICIT WARNING*This episode may not be suitable for young ears. Some grotesque subjects include decapitation, shrunken heads, and Bigfoot erotica. Pursue at own risk!For more info on Mike Vitka & Spellbound Walking Tour tickets visit spellboundtours.com!Instagram - @spellboundtoursEmail - drvitka@spellboundtours.comYou know what to do:www.salemthepodcast.comInstagram - @salemthepodcast Email - hello@salemthepodcast.comYoutube - Salem The PodcastBook a tour with Sarahwww.bewitchedtours.comBook a tour with Jeffreywww.btftours.comIntro/Outro Music from Uppbeat:https://uppbeat.io/t/all-good-folks/unfamiliar-facesLicense code: NGSBY7LA1HTVAUJE

At 1:37 PM on June 25, 1914 a fire began at the Korn Leather factory in Salem's manufacturing district. It would burn for 13 hours, destroy a third of the city, and render 18k-20k people homeless. Join local Salem tour guides Sarah & Jeffrey as they talk about this often-overlooked tragedy that devastated Witch City in the early twentieth century.Resources:The Salem Fire.  By Arthur B. Jones. (1914) https://books.google.com/books/about/The_Salem_Fire.html?id=NZwlAQAAMAAJ "The Great Salem Fire of 1914."  By Salem State Archives and Special Collections. https://www.flickr.com/photos/salemstatearchives/albums/72157682708267513"The Great Salem Fire of 1914 Burns Half the City Out of Their Homes"https://www.newenglandhistoricalsociety.com/flashback-photo-the-great-salem-fire-of-1914/"Salem Fire"   https://www.noblenet.org/salem/wiki/index.php/Salem_Fire The Great Salem Fire of 1914: Images from the Phillips Library Collection.  By Barbara Pero Kampas. (2008)You know what to do:www.salemthepodcast.comInstagram - @salemthepodcast Email - hello@salemthepodcast.comYoutube - Salem The PodcastBook a tour with Jeffreywww.btftours.comBook a tour with Sarahwww.bewitchedtours.comIntro/Outro Music from Uppbeat:https://uppbeat.io/t/all-good-folks/unfamiliar-facesLicense code: NGSBY7LA1HTVAUJE

In Part 1, we covered the life of Bridget Bishop leading up to 1692. We stopped just short of how her story unfolds in the days after her arrest. Although she was hardly the first person accused, she was the first to be brought before the court of Oyer and Terminer. Join local Salem tour guides Jeffrey and Sarah, as they explore the last weeks of Bridget Bishop’s life.Resources:Because Bridget Bishop can be such a contested character in the historical record, we would like to note that we adhered closely to that of Marilynne K. Roach's interpretation. We would highly recommend her works for further reading including:Six Women of Salem: The Untold Story of the Accused and Their Accusers in the Salem Witch Trials (2013)The Salem Witch Trials: A Day-by-Day Chronicle of a Community Under Siege (2004)"Salem Witch Trials Documentary Archive and Transcription Project"https://salem.lib.virginia.edu/tag/bishop_bridget.html "Bridget Bishop Home and Orchards, Site of" https://salemwitchmuseum.com/locations/bridget-bishop-home-and-orchards-site-of/You know what to do:www.salemthepodcast.comInstagram - @salemthepodcast Email - hello@salemthepodcast.comYoutube - Salem The PodcastBook a tour with Sarahwww.bewitchedtours.comBook a tour with Jeffreywww.btftours.comIntro/Outro Music from Uppbeat:https://uppbeat.io/t/all-good-folks/unfamiliar-facesLicense code: NGSBY7LA1HTVAUJE