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Salem Witch Memorial

Salem, MA
Ranked #8 of 36 attractions in Salem
4.5 of 5 stars 67 Reviews
Type: Parks
Traveler Description:     Located just to the rear of Peabody Essex Museum adjacent to the old burial ground, the Salem Witch Memorial is open to the public.  Each of this... more »
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Kearney, Nebraska
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17 reviews 17 reviews
Reviews in 11 cities Reviews in 11 cities
7 helpful votes 7 helpful votes
3 of 5 stars Reviewed May 25, 2012 NEW

A plaque or some other type information concerning the memorial would have been appreciated! Thank heavens for a AAA Tour book. Easy access is a plus. More

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Manhattan Beach, California
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10 reviews 10 reviews
Reviews in 2 cities Reviews in 2 cities
2 helpful votes 2 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed May 24, 2012 NEW

It was moving and thought-provoking. I read somewhere that it was deliberately placed next to the old burial ground, filled with the silent citizens of Salem who failed to speak out against the hysteria against "witches" that claimed 19 innocent lives. Even today we need to be on guard against public witch-hunting and hysteria. More

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thurso,qc
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7 reviews 7 reviews
Reviews in 3 cities Reviews in 3 cities
1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
5 of 5 stars Reviewed May 23, 2012 NEW

Very peaceful place, but when you know the meaning of each piece, it brings it to another level. More

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Boston
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3 reviews 3 reviews
Reviews in 3 cities Reviews in 3 cities
4 of 5 stars Reviewed May 16, 2012

Brilliant; very crowded in October, but still very fun even with the crowds. Very festive. More

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Brooklyn, New York
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59 reviews 59 reviews
Reviews in 10 cities Reviews in 10 cities
28 helpful votes 28 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed May 11, 2012

respectfuly placed on marble slabs are the names of the victims... RIP... More

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Salem, Massachusetts
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28 reviews 28 reviews
Reviews in 3 cities Reviews in 3 cities
11 helpful votes 11 helpful votes
2 of 5 stars Reviewed May 1, 2012

Yes, you can see all the names of those hung and pressed to death, but careful walking. This City Owned park is falling apart as a result of neglect since it opened. A group is trying to have the park fixed and improved so wait on this one. More

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Dublin
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20 reviews 20 reviews
Reviews in 6 cities Reviews in 6 cities
9 helpful votes 9 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed April 22, 2012

This was a very simple and affecting memorial which cuts through some of the cheesiness of Salem. It reminds people of the tragedy that people actually died here. More

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Warrensburg, NY
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7 reviews 7 reviews
4 of 5 stars Reviewed April 14, 2012

The memorial is sort of hidden but was pointed out to us by our trolly tour guide. We also visited it while walking around Salem and during our ghost tour. It is someplace you definitely want to visit on your trip to Salem. More

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Duxbury, Massachusetts
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11 reviews 11 reviews
Reviews in 4 cities Reviews in 4 cities
3 of 5 stars Reviewed April 9, 2012

It was very crowded and couldn't get into any of the local restaurants. More

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Pennsylvania
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9 reviews 9 reviews
Reviews in 2 cities Reviews in 2 cities
9 helpful votes 9 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed March 27, 2012

This memorial is very interesting. It remembers the men and women who were put to death during the witch trials. They were all innocent and proclaimed it until their last breaths. More

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