Established in 1637, this cemetery is a frequent stop on many of Salem's best ghost tours. Famous Salem residents such as Judge John Hathorne (one of the main judges in the witch trials), Gov.

Especially powerful is the Salem Witch Trials Memorial ... The memorial is behind Charter Street Cemetery, which includes the grave of John Hathorne, a leading witchcraft inquisitor (and ancestor ...

In her book A Fever in Salem: A New Interpretation of the New England Witch Trials, Laurie Winn Carlson draws on these events at length in the first few chapters; they make fascinating reading.

the Witch House is the only structure in Salem still standing that has direct ties to the 1692 witch trials. Because of this, it is a crucial stop on any Salem itinerary (and included on many of ...