Two historic wooden houses with steep roofs, one red and one dark brown, stand along a gravel path surrounded by shrubs and pumpkins. Lanterns and paper luminaries line the path. Trees with autumn leaves are visible in the background.

Sep

12

Sinister Streets: Witch Trials, Murders & Literary Legends

by Peabody Essex Museum

Sep

12

Sinister Streets: Witch Trials, Murders & Literary Legends

by Peabody Essex Museum
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September 12

12:00 PM - 6:00 PM

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Peabody Essex Museum
978-745-9500
information@pem.org
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Peabody Essex Museum
161 Essex Street
Salem
, MA
01970
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A walking tour exploring the Ward House, near the site of the 1692 witch trials hangings on Gallows Hill, and the Gardner-Pingree House, site of the notorious 1830 murder of Joseph White. Does not include museum admission. 1 hour, 0.5 miles, indoor/outdoor. Meet inside 135 Essex St, PEM Connect Space.

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