Especially powerful is the Salem Witch Trials Memorial ... The memorial is behind Charter Street Cemetery, which includes the grave of John Hathorne, a leading witchcraft inquisitor (and ancestor ...

Established in 1637, this cemetery is a frequent stop on many of Salem's best ghost tours. Famous Salem residents such as Judge John Hathorne (one of the main judges in the witch trials), Gov.

Stops on the tour include the Old Burying Point Cemetery, the seaport and the ... While walking you'll learn about the Salem Witch Trials, maritime history and how Salem became known as "Witch ...

One of the reasons that the Salem witch craze has such a hold on our imagination is the detailed testimony available to us. There are several contemporary sources, including court records ...