Secrets of Salem Hidden Dark History Tour

Salem, US
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Highlights

Meeting Point

Meet your guide at Outside Salem Five Savings Bank who will be wearing a black US Ghost Adventures t-shirt and carrying a lantern. Please arrive 15 minutes prior to the start of the tour.

Meeting point

210 Essex St, Salem, MA 01970 , United States

End point

End Point

End your tour at the historic Hawthorne Hotel.

Meeting point

18 Washington Square W, Salem, MA 01970 , United States

End point

What to expect

1

Salem Old Town Hall

Now available to rent out for functions, this is the oldest original municipal building in Salem, constructed in 1816. Discover the interesting and often complex history of Salem's earliest years here.

2

Witch Dungeon Museum

This museum offers a great overview of the Witch Trials of 1692. The trials serve as one of the best examples of mass hysteria in the United States. Learn the facts here.

3

The Witch House at Salem

Dating back to the time of the witch trials, this house is the only one still standing in Salem with direct ties to the witch trials. Judge Jonathan Corwin, who was a judge during the trials, lived here. Uncover some of the little-known miscarriages of justice that occurred during the witch trials here.

4

Ropes Mansion and Garden

Built a century after Salem's founding, and thus about 30 years after the witch trials, this house was sold to local judge Nathanial Ropes, after the death of its original owner. Ropes was a staunch British Loyalist who faced the backlash of his town towards the end of his life. Hear the tales of tragedy here.

5

Salem Athenaeum

The combination of the libraries of two separate societies, Nathaniel Hawthorne, author of "The Scarlet Letter", was once the head of the prestigious Salem Athenaeum for a time in the 1800s. Uncover the facts here.

6

Joshua Ward House

The plot of land where this home was constructed once belonged to George Corwin. If his name sounds familiar, that's because he was the nephew of Judge Jonathan Corwin. The younger Corwin was Sherriff of Salem during the witch trials, and was said to be overly cruel in his actions towards those accused and convicted of witchcraft.

7

Old Burying Point Cemetery

Established in 1637, this is one of the oldest cemeteries in the United States. The second wife of Giles Corey and Judge Jonathan Corey are both interred here. Uncover the stories of those who have reportedly seen the ghost of Judge Corwin wandering among the graves.

8

Historic Gardner-Pingree House

Constructed over a century after the witch trials and not linked to them, this home has enough secrets of its own, and scandal to go around. Learn the facts here.

9

Salem Witch Trials Memorial

Discover the rivalry between "Salem Town" and "Salem Village" that may have provided the foundation of the hysteria that fueled the witch trials.

10

Hawthorne Hotel

Named for Salem's famous son, Nathaniel Hawthorne, an episode of the TV series "Bewitched" was filmed here in the 1970s.

The experience can be subject to change due to bad weather or unforseen circumstances. We always endeavour to give you the best possible experience.

Additional Information

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    Wheelchair accessible
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    Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
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    Service animals allowed
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    Public transportation options are available nearby
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    Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
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    All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
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    Not recommended for participants with poor cardiovascular health
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    Participants should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
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What our experts say

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    Arrive early for the best experience.
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    Visit the Witch House after the tour.
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    Check out local seafood spots nearby.
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    Bring a camera for stunning sites.
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    Dress in layers; it can get chilly.

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