In 1692, the largest witch hunt in American history gripped the town of Salem, Massachusetts. 150 people were imprisoned, and twenty executed. The witchcraft hysteria started in late February, when several young girls began acting strangely. On March 1, o
What was life like in Salem in 1692? Why did the community allow the witch hunt? Visit this Discovery School site to learn about the religious, economic, and social climate that lead to the tragic witch trials.
The Salem Witch Hunt topic at Famous American Trials is quite extensive, with lots of original source documents, a photo gallery, a time line, and a good bibliography.
Step into this interactive drama from PBS, and experience witchcraft hysteria for yourself.
Is it possible that the fits and convulsions that struck those young girls in seventeenth century Salem were caused by a fungus related to the hallucinogenic drug LSD? "Could toxic amounts of this fungus, known as ergot, be the real reason the accusatory
In addition to the usual information about hours and ticket prices, the Salem Witch Museum website hosts a few educational articles.
