
The Hammond Castle Museum
Many people are unaware that Europe isn’t the only place with famous castles. The Hammond Castle Museum is perhaps not as famous as some of its European cousins, but it’s one of the more fascinating bits of American lore. The person who built an ...
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The Most Haunted Restaurants In Salem
The Salem Witch Trials were among the greatest atrocities committed in American history. Between 1692 and 1693, at least 19 people were executed after being found guilty of witchcraft. Not long after the trials ended, it would become obvious to ever ...
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The Spirits of Turner’s Seafood at Lyceum Hall
Hundreds of years after the deadly events of 1692, Salem, Massachusetts, is still remembered for the witch trials that claimed the lives of at least 25 people. Even today, it’s impossible to visit Salem without encountering the site of some key ev ...
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The Haunted Hawthorne Hotel
Located in the heart of Salem, Massachusetts, the Hawthorne Hotel has been a fixture of the bewitching city for the last 100 years. The 93-room luxury hotel has hosted celebrities, former presidents, and government officials from around the country. ...
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The John Proctor House
The name “John Proctor” is forever linked to one of the darkest eras of pre-revolutionary America: the Salem witch trials. John and his wife, Elizabeth, were accused and convicted of using their witchy powers to afflict young women. While Elizab ...
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The Gardner-Pingree House
When a town is referred to as ‘Witch City, USA,’ it’s a fair assumption that the aforementioned conurbation may have a notorious affiliation with the legends and lore of witchcraft and spooky tales. Salem, Massachusetts, didn’t earn its moni ...
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The Pickman House
The story of America reflects the story of Salem, Massachusetts, as a microcosm. Europeans first settled the area in 1626, using the area’s natural port to establish a fishing village. Salem offered an opportunity to survive and prosper amid the N ...
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The Haunted Ropes Mansion
When most people hear Salem, images of witches and Halloween come to mind. It’s certainly earned its spooky reputation. Salem is known as one of the most haunted towns in New England and has a long history of ghostly tales beyond the infamous Sale ...
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Ghosts of the Howard Street Cemetery
The Salem Witch Trials are often associated with the persecution of women, but men were also accused and executed during this dark chapter in history. One of the most notable male victims was Giles Corey, a wealthy farmer whose tragic death by press ...
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Hauntings at Turner’s Seafood at Lyceum Hall
One of Salem’s most popular dining establishments, Turner’s Seafood, is a New England seafood restaurant and local institution. While the cuisine and ambiance at Turner’s are renowned, its enduring appeal isn’t only due to its fare or decor. ...
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