Witch Trials Memorial

Would have been 5 stars but the memorial seemed neglected and full of trash which was disrespectful. Other than that a very cool memorial to the poor souls who were put to death during the hysteria of Salem witch trial. Located next to a very old and cool graveyard to check out as well.

Self-​guided and a very historical place to visit. Seeing each each of the names memorialized meet the events of the Salem witch trials making them more memorable and bringing life to the history. It was interesting to walk through the graveyard and see the old stone s as well. The barn/​house makes for beautiful pictures.

The spot where they put the memorial is beautiful. I wish that the entrance was kept a little cleaner so I could get a better picture of the words in the stone blocks. But it is outside and right by trees so, the debris I am sure, isn’t unusual. I loved the memorial. Very quiet and peaceful.

The real Witch Trial history happened in Danvers, Massachusetts. The village long ago renamed itself Danvers, and much of the Witch Trial history has been swept away. Across from where the old meeting house would have been located, where this dark period of Massachusetts history happened in 1692, is a memorial wall and monument to all those who died during the Salem Witch Trails. Not only the 19 hung as witches, and Giles Corey (who is listed as being tortured) but those who died in prison, including an infant child of one of the accused.
Quotes from their trials are included on the walls. There is a sense of history here when you turn around and look across Hobart Street and realize this hysteria happened right here, right in this spot.
Don’t confuse this location in Danver’s with the Memorial next to the Old Burial Ground in Salem, Massachusetts — which I will add is another «must visit» site if you’re a Salem Witch Trial buff.