salem witch trials memorial

583amandaa

Visiting this site was both thought provoking and very moving. You could definitely feel the history around you. It was definitely a place that you must visit.

HannahSparkles

I was most excited to stand where the "witches" were hanged. its a well kept, pleasant memorial to those who were wrongfully oppressed. I enjoyed the writings and was pleased that each stone stated a name and how they were killed. Salem is full of places to spend money, this is free and easy to get to.

ygNYC

This memorial is understated and a tasteful tribute to the victims of the Salem "madness" of 1692. Directly across from the Peabody/Essex Museum, it's very central and close to several other historic sites.

Terri2south

Spending a day in Salem (which over all was disappointing for us both too commercialized and finding parking not too easy). This was one of the interesting places we toured. As we found our own walking tour of Salem on an app we had on our phone for free. It was a lot of walking but took us to all the interesting places of Salem this being one of them.

CCC_wanderlust

The Salem Witch Trials Memorial is one of few attractions in Salem open during the winter. Others, such as the Witch Dungeon Museum and the Witch History Museum are "closed for the season" and not scheduled to re-open until April 1st. The memorial is a small attraction situated next to the Salem Old Burying Point. There are bench-like structures that bear the name of a person who died during the witch trials. Agreeing with a previous review, I also wished there was more information about each individual, in addition to the date and manner of their death. For example, it would have been nice to learn why Giles Corey is the only person who was "pressed to death" (it was because he refused to enter a plea). Overall, this is a sobering memorial to those who died during the tragic events of 1692.

jennscanvas

I mentioned in another review (wax museum) that I am a descendant of two women executed, so for me this is a great honor to have this memorial, however frustrating as people lack respect often times when they visit. Sitting on a memorial bench eating a cheeseburger is really rude. Also, please PLEASE don't take wax castings - last time I went there was wax all over my ancestor's bench. This is really a wonderful monument though and a must see for anyone visiting because of Salem's sad history.

Coraline_Jones

A memorial to some of the victims of the witch trials - a rough stone bench named for each of the victims. It was an interesting stop at night, and quite eerie - it is next to the Old Burying Point Cemetery.

criticalchef

The walk through is a bit sad, but it is a good place to meditate on the evils of religious hysteria. I have been told that this is not the actual burial place of the wrongly accused people, but I have no idea.

breimuller

The secret door was really cool and unexpected. Jeff was wonderful. He had a great attitude and made the tour very fun and informative. He also suggested some other attractions for the rest of our trip

hannahholden

This is a small hidden gem. The stones represent each "witch" that was hanged or pressed to death. There are 2 names that are direct decedents of 2 of my friends. It brings it home that these were real people with families. A beautiful place beside one of the oldest cemeteries in the country. Worth the short walk from the PEM

748debrab

I really like the way this memorial was set up. It gives a beautiful space to pay your respects to those who have passed and learn some history about what happened.

brookec532

Most of the town has capitalized on the whole witch thing, this is the part of the town that hasn't thank goodness. It's a beautiful spot with a stone wall and names of the deceased. We went in November and though a little cold, we stayed and paid our respects.

DawnI266

I appreciate that the town made this memorial to everyone. Definitely worth the visit. People placed flowers, coins on the memorial. Tastefully done and different. It helps to have a tour guide explain each of the people and a little about them to get the whole impact.

ZsuzsannaC

Simple place that takes you to a marking moment in the history of Salem. It was humbling the way it has been arranged. A great lesson can be learned there as one sits on the stone benches and remember what happened and why.

591rickm

Thank you Salem for erecting this most needed Memorial, We all felt this was a solemn place that was tastefully created. The tragedy that occurred during that time was criminal and the folks that paid with their lives deserved better..Thank you for the opportunity for us to connect with them...