Salem witches

Last month while on vacation

we ventured south from Maine to check out Salem, Massachusetts...
and the witch house.

 

 

The Jonathan Corwin House in Salem, known as The Witch House, was the home of Judge Jonathan Corwin (1640-1718) and is the only structure still standing in Salem

 with direct ties to the Salem witch trials of 1692.

 

^{As a local magistrate and civic leader, Corwin was called upon to investigate the claims of diabolical activity}

^{when a surge of witchcraft accusations arose in Salem Village and neighboring communities.}

 

 

 Corwin served on the Court which ultimately sent nineteen people to the gallows.

 All nineteen refused to admit to witchcraft

 and steadfastly maintained their innocence.

The house is an example of 17th century New England architecture.

It is now a museum operated by the City of Salem.

 

 

We really enjoyed touring the house...

spooky indeed.

 

 

376 years old

It did feel a little haunted.

 

~b is for beware