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Secrets of Salem History Tour By Junket
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2 Hours
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Offered in: English
Overview
Come on our History Walking Tour presented by Junket!
That Salem has a moniker that goes against its reputation may surprise you. Salem, the Hebrew word for peace, was chosen as the town's name by the colonists in the 17th century.
Salem, Massachusetts, is a seaside community with a maritime past and an important American colonial town. It possesses many of the traits we associate with those early settlements, including a Puritan work ethic, devotion to education, strong community ties, and a hardy nature to withstand the rigors of a coastal winter. Of course, witches and the 1692 witch trials are intrinsically linked to Salem. Since recognizing and embracing its notorious past, Salem has transitioned from trying to hide it to becoming a favorite tourist attraction for history aficionados, seafood lovers, and those smitten with the tales of witchcraft. Join our Salem History Experience and learn all you ever wanted to know about Salem, beyond the witch trials.
What's Included
- Thoroughly researched and accurate history
- Professional and courteous guide
- Transportation
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End your tour at the historic Hawthorne Hotel.
What To Expect
Salem Old Town Hall
This building is the oldest original municipal building in Salem, built in 1816. Now, you can rent it out for functions. Discover the intriguing and oft-complicated history of Salem's early years here.
• Admission Ticket Free
Witch Dungeon Museum
This museum provides an excellent overview of the Witch Trials. The infamous trials serve as one of the best examples of mass hysteria in the US. Uncover the facts here.
• Admission Ticket Free
Witch House
This is the only building still standing in Salem that dates back to the time of the Witch Trials. Judge Jonathan Corwin, a judge during the witch trials, lived here. Discover some of the miscarriages of justice that happened during the witch trials here.
• Admission Ticket Free
Ropes Mansion and Garden
This home was built about a century after Salem's founding. Upon the death of its original owner, it was sold to a local judge, who was a British Loyalist. Learn of the tale of the tragedy of the end of Nathanial Ropes' life.
• Admission Ticket Free
Salem Athenaeum
This building was the combination of the libraries of two societies. Nathaniel Hawthorne, write of the well-known book "The Scarlet Letter", was the head of the society for a time in the 1800s.
• Admission Ticket Free
The plot of land where this house was constructed once belonged to George Corwin, nephew of Judge Jonathan Corwin, and Sherriff of Salem during the Witch Trials. Sherriff Corwin apparently was overly cruel in dispensing his duty of arresting and executing those convicted.
• Admission Ticket Free
Old Burying Point Cemetery
One of the oldest cemeteries in the US, Old Burying Point was established in 1637. Judge John Hathorne and the second wife of Giles Corey are buried here. Discover the tales of those who have reportedly seen the ghost of Judge Hathorne walking amongst the graves.
• Admission Ticket Free
Salem Witch Trials Memorial
Learn of the rivalry between "Salem Village" and "Salem Town" that may have served as some of the basis of the hysteria that fueled the witch trials.
• Admission Ticket Free
Though constructed over a century after the witch trials and not tied to them, this house has a scandalous history of its own.
• Admission Ticket Free
Named for Salem's Nathaniel Hawthorne, an episode of "Bewitched" was filmed here in the 1970s.
• 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
- Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
- All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
Operated by Junket: Salem Tours and Premium Experiences
Cancellation Policy
You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.
- For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the experience’s start time
- Any changes made less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time will not be accepted.
- If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
- Cut-off times are based on the experience’s local time.
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