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View Article - The Joshua Ward House
Witches around a cauldron

The Joshua Ward House

The Joshua Ward House has a rich history. Built in 1784, it is one of the first brick homes built in Salem, Massachusetts. A noted bricklayer and woodworker at the time, Samuel McIntire did all of the house’s interior woodwork, including an origin ...

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View Article - The Salem Jail
Spooky jail in Salem

The Salem Jail

The Salem “Old Witch” Jail, originally conceived as a jailing facility, has served as a multitude of functions through the years, from condominiums to restaurants.After going through many renovations and changes throughout its 200-plus years ...

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View Article - Proctor’s Ledge
Eerie forest at night

Proctor’s Ledge

Proctor’s Ledge is the alleged spot of the infamous Salem Witch Trial executions, particularly the hanging tree, is a well-known tourist destination for paranormal enthusiasts and historians alike.Proctor’s Ledge was discovered by historian ...

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View Article - Old Burying Point Cemetery
Ghost in a graveyard during the day

Old Burying Point Cemetery

The Old Burying Point Cemetery, located in the famous Salem, Massachusetts - a major destination for ghost-hunters and the curious.Resulting in 19 unnecessary deaths, the Salem Witch Trials were the result of mass hysteria run amok. Those accus ...

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View Article - Murphy’s Restaurant & Pub
Ghost in restaurant

Murphy’s Restaurant & Pub

Murphy’s Restaurant and Pub, a once beloved and now defunct location sits in Salem, Massachusetts - a location rife with witchcraft lore, with many of its locations said to be haunted by victims of the infamous witch trials.From graveyards to ...

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View Article - The Hawthorne Hotel
Mysterious candle on desk

The Hawthorne Hotel

Named after author Nathaniel Hawthorne, Salem’s Chamber of Commerce and Rotary Club are responsible for this joint venture. Over one thousand residents and businessmen invested in the building under the plan to invigorate the town with a modern ho ...

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View Article - House of the Seven Gables
Man in Salem standing outside

House of the Seven Gables

Salem, Massachusetts is known for its haunted history, perhaps none more so than that of the Salem Witch Trials of 1692. That event alone seemed to have set off a firestorm of paranormal activity, and anyone who has looked into Salem’s past surely ...

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View Article - The Most Haunted Places in Salem
An image depicting the Salem Witch Trials

The Most Haunted Places in Salem

With neighborhoods named “Witchcraft Heights," Salem’s residents have certainly retained a good sense of humor concerning their macabre history.  If you visit Salem, you may spot police cars with witch logos and even school teams named afte ...

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