Salem Speaks: Voices of the Salem Witches
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Salem Speaks: Voices of the Salem Witches
Thursday, September 18th @ 6:00 P.M.
Local storyteller Tricia Kelly will be presenting this program. February 1692 to May 1693 may well be defined as one of the darkest moments in our nation’s history. Over 200 innocent men and women were dragged from their homes and accused of the crime of witchcraft. 20 of them were executed. What was really going on in 17th century America? Was it hysteria? Ergotism? Petty jealousy? Or was it something far more sinister? Tricia will attempt to shine a little light on the subject, incorporating real trial testimony and quotes from the accused. One of the victims, Rebecca Nurse, will make a special ‘appearance’ to break her silence for the first time in over 300 years.