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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.
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Meeting and pickup
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 of the park.
The tour concludes in the Old Burying Point/Charter Street Cemetery.
Itinerary
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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.
15 minutes • Admission ticket free -
2The Burying Point
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.
45 minutes • Admission ticket free
Additional info
- 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.
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For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
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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.
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You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.
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