The Salem Witch Trials ended just 15 months after they began, in May 1693. 25 people had already died, and there were over 150 so-called "witches" still waiting in jail for their turn in court.
Twenty people were executed for witchcraft during the Salem witch trials… but at least 150 more supposed "witches" were held in custody, waiting for their own trial. Know more about the city's dark past in our Salem Witch Trials tour.
Modern historians might point to any number of medical conditions, but at the time, there was only one explanation: the girls were possessed by the devil. Take a listen to Action Tour Guide's self-guided Salem Witch Trials tour app to know more about the city's dark history.
Action Tour Guide’s self-guided Freedom Trail walking tour is rich with historical narratives that you might not learn relying simply on the informational plaques and markers you’ll see walking the trail on your own.
Boston’s Freedom Trail is marked by a red brick or paint line. A Freedom Trail Walking Tour is the best way to seethe 16 sites of historical significance.
Every year in October, Salem hosts "Haunted Happenings," a series of events that showcase the town's supernatural side; best experienced on a Self-guided walking tour of Salem, MA. Local shops show off their scariest wares. There's street fairs and open-air markets all month long.
The Freedom Trail starts at the Boston Common, a large public park and garden in the city's heart. You may also travel from South to North, beginning your trek at the Bunker Hill Monument and working your way into the city to finish your journey at the Boston Common.
Some of the most amazing things to do in Boston this weekend are the Boston Freedom Trail, Harvard Square, Cape Cod and others with our self-guided tours.
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