Myths & Misconceptions - Walking Tour
The Salem Witch Trials happened over 300 years ago, and it has been dramatized in books, movies, documentaries, and even TV shows. Over the years it has been presented so many times in so many ways that some of the real history gets lost. This tour seeks to uncover the myths, and debunk any misconceptions you might have about the Salem Witch Trials. This walking tour lasts approximately 1 hour, and includes stops at the Old Burying Point Cemetery, Witch Trials Memorial, and the site of the original 17th century jail. Click the links below to purchase tickets.
- Tours offered Friday, Saturday, and Sunday
- Tour Times are at 1:45 PM & 3:45pm on Fridays, 11:45 AM & 1:45 PM on Saturday/Sunday
To book private/group tours call (978)224-2036 (Scheduling of private tours is subject to availabilty)
Tour Ticket Prices
Adults: $9.00
Seniors (62+): $8.00
Children (6-16): $6.00
Under 6 FREE
(If you also see our film Salem Witch Hunt: Examine The Evidence, you get $1 off on the walking tour!)
Questions?
Please call Essex Heritage's Visitor Information Desk (located in the National Park Service Visitor Center) at 978-224-2036. The Visitor Information Desk is open Everyday from 10:00am-5:00pm
Salem Witch Hunt: Examine the Evidence - Film
Presented by Essex Heritage and the National Park Service, Salem Witch Hunt: Examine the Evidence features authentic dialogue and the latest research by renowned Salem Witch Trial scholars. Scenes depicted in the film were shot at actual locations associated with the Witch Trials of 1692. The sites can still be visited today. Information on how to visit the sites is below.
Salem Witch Hunt: Examine the Locations.
Salem and Essex County have a wealth of structures still standing that witnessed the period of the 1692 witchcraft trials. Download the guide to the sites used in Salem Witch Hunt: Examine the Evidence and experience 17th century New England. Download bulletin (pdf).
Visit even more locations throughout Salem and nearby Danvers with a connection to the trials by downloading the Visitor's Guide to 1692. Download brochure (pdf).
Movie Times
Shown Daily at 11:00am, 1:00pm & 3:00pm
Movie Ticket Prices:
Adults: $5.00
Seniors (62+): $3.00
Children (6-16): $3.00
Under 6 FREE
Tickets available at:
The National Park Service Visitor Center
2 New Liberty Street Salem, MA 01970
978-740-1650
Film Credits
Directed & Produced by
Tom Phillips
Executive Producer
Essex National Heritage Commission
Featuring Renowned Scholars
Margo Burns
Director of the Language Center
St. Paul’s School
Dr. Mary Beth Norton
Professor of American History
Cornell University
Dr. Emerson “Tad” Baker
Professor of History
Salem State University
Dr. Benjamin Ray
Professor of Religious Studies
University of Virginia
Richard B. Trask
Historian and Archivist
Danvers Archival Center
A special thanks to NPS Park Historian Emily Murphy, PhD.
