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Long before the infamous 1692 Salem witchcraft trials, the shadows of witchcraft loomed over Boston. Join the Boston Witchcraft Walk, a premier historical walking tour, that explores the chilling reality of colonial life, superstition, and the witch executions that gripped the city.
Boston was the site of the 2nd witchcraft execution in New England in 1648. Over the next 40 years, four more women would face the gallows.
Learn the tragic story of Goody Glover, the last woman executed for witchcraft in Massachusetts four years before the Salem hysteria.
Discover the pivotal roles played by Reverends Increase and Cotton Mather and how Boston’s religious elite influenced the accusations that would eventually impact Salem.
Walk the streets of downtown Boston to see where victims lived, the location of the former jail & the final resting places of those involved in the trials.
Understand the 17th-century mindset where pacts with the devil were considered a tangible threat to the community.
What's Included
Meeting and pickup
We meet in front of the Massachusetts State House at the Bullfinch Entrance
We will end in the North End.
Itinerary
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1Massachusetts State House
It is our meeting spot but travelers will see the grandiose building. We will do our introduction there.
5 minutes • Admission ticket not included -
2
We will discuss what happened to this woman who was executed for speaking for what she believed in.
5 minutes • Admission ticket free -
3
We will discuss her role in the Antonimian controversy.
5 minutes • Admission ticket not included -
4Boston Common
We will make a stop at a historic spot on Boston Common and explain what happened there.
5 minutes • Admission ticket free -
5Park Street
We will discuss the "accused witch" who lived in this location and her story from 1688.
10 minutes • Admission ticket free -
6Granary Burying Ground
We will discuss the people buried in the cemetery who have connections to the witchcraft trials and what they did.
10 minutes • Admission ticket free -
7King's Chapel Burying Ground
We will discuss the people buried in the cemetery who have connections to witchcraft trials and what they did.
10 minutes • Admission ticket free -
8
We will discuss Reverend John Cotton from the 1630s and his role in the Antinomian Controversy, Roger Williams and, eventually Witchcraft. We will also
5 minutes • Admission ticket free -
9
We will go to the site of the old jail where several people were imprisoned for witchcraft and died.
10 minutes • Admission ticket free -
10
We will go to the location of the original Green Dragon Tavern and the new Green Dragon Tavern and discuss Chief Justice William Stoughton, who owned the original.
10 minutes • Admission ticket free -
11The Paul Revere House
We will visit the Paul Revere house where Increase Mather had a home there that burned by fire. Mather and his son lived there and preached at a church nearby. They were critical in the withcraft trials in Boston and Salem.
15 minutes • Admission ticket not included
Additional info
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
- The length of this tour is about two miles so it could be difficult for those who are have issues walking long distances.
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Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Cancellation Policy
- For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the experience’s start time.
- If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
- Any changes made less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time will not be accepted.
Rating
You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.
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