Cemetery and Witchcraft Trials Tour
1 hourFree cancellation
from $24.00
Free cancellation up to 24 hours before
Overview
This tour is an excellent way to get the full history of Salem without a lot of walking. The tour is lead by local colonial cemetery expert Daniel Fury, author of “If These Stones Could Speak: the History and People of the Old Salem Burying Point”. The information provided is thoroughly researched, and questions are always welcome.
Cemetery and Witchcraft Trials Tour
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Duration
1 hour
1 hour
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Pickup
Meet at the start point (no pickup)
Meet at the start point (no pickup)
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Meeting / start point
The Axelrod Walkway Park is a beautiful, tree-lined park next to the Peabody Essex Museum. Across the street from the Salem Visitor Center, follow signs for the Witch Trials Memorial. Your guide will meet you on the Charter Street side…
The Axelrod Walkway Park is a beautiful, tree-lined park next to the Peabody Essex Museum. Across the street from the Salem Visitor Center, follow signs for the Witch Trials Memorial. Your guide will meet you on the Charter Street side…
Itinerary
- 1Salem Witch Trials Memorial
Get a brief, in-depth history of the Salem Witch Trials of 1692 telling the true stories and dispelling the myths around this unique period in American history.
- 2Stop
Tour this cemetery with the author of the first book written on this unique historic cemetery, hearing the stories of the people buried there and learning about life and death in colonial New England.
What's included
- Guide
Good to know
- Wheelchair accessible
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- The cemetery is wheelchair accessible, however the terrain is gravel and may prove difficult for some scooters. We recommend contacting the Charter Street Cemetery Welcome Center with questions about accessibility.
