First Salem Witch Hanging
On June 10, 1692, Bridget Bishop, the first person convicted in the Salem witch trials, was hanged at what would become known as Gallows Hill in Salem, Massachusetts. Her execution marked the beginning of a series of accusations, trials, and hangings that would claim the lives of more than 20 individuals accused of witchcraft. The […]
The Salem Witch Trials: Warrants Issued for Sarah Good, Sarah Osborne, and Tituba
During the Salem Witch Trials in 1692, February 29th served as a notable date when warrants were issued for the arrest of Sarah Good and Sarah Osborne, two women accused of witchcraft in Salem, Massachusetts. The trials would ultimately result in the execution of numerous individuals and remain a cautionary tale of mass hysteria and […]