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This young woman's experience exists at the heart of the Salem Witch Trials. And while we will likely never know Tituba's true intentions or motivations, we do know that she confessed. In part 2, we will read HER words and see how the magistrates pushed her to tell a perfect tale. Join your favorite Salem tour guides as they discuss Tituba Indian's role in 1692, what we know of her fate, and how she's treated by history in the centuries to follow.

• Tituba, Reluctant Witch of Salem: Devilish Indians and Puritan Fantasies by Elaine Breslaw

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Happy Valentine's Day friends!

When people say Salem holds a special place in their hearts… they sure aren't kidding! While Witch City is a destination for spooky scary skeletons, it's also a destination for love. Romance in this small town has a way of bewitching the hearts of so many. Join your favorite Salem tour guides as they cover YOUR love stories--your first dates, your engagements, and even your romantic mishaps. We’ve got your stories to tell!

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Enslaved woman. Confessed witch. A catalyst of the Salem Witch Trials. Tituba is perhaps one of the most well-known figures of 1692 Salem. She is also one whose story is often misconstrued and misunderstood. Let's talk about where she comes from, her likely origins, her time in Barbados, and her role in the lives of young Betty and Abigail. We'll conclude Tituba's story in two weeks!

**TW: In this episode we discuss sensitive topics such as slavery and racism.

RESOURCES

• Tituba, Reluctant Witch of Salem: Devilish Indians and Puritan Fantasies by Elaine Breslaw

Maya Rook, Cultural Historian - Illusory Time

Salem Witch Trials Documentary Archive (Link to all references of Tituba)

Salem Witch Museum

Smithsonian Magazine

"The Metamorphosis of Tituba, or Why American Intellectuals Can't Tell an Indian Witch from a Negro," by Chadwick Hansen, The New England Quarterly, Vol. 47, No. 1 (1974), pp. 3-12. https://www.jstor.org/stable/364324

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Lifelong Salem resident and professional troublemaker Erik Rodenhiser is a man of many hats. He is the owner of Gallows Hill Theatre and Museum, the producer of the Salem Trolley Christmas Carol, the man behind Witch City's Grinch and Scrooge, AND the creator of Salem’s newest (and soon-to-be open) magical attraction: Professor Spindlewink’s World of Wizardry. Join your favorite Salem tour guides Jeffrey and Sarah as they enter the strange world of this mighty attraction wrangler and infamous Salemite. 

https://gallowshillsalem.com/

https://worldofwizardrysalem.com/

https://salemtrolley.com/special-tours-6.html

@gallowshillsalem   @worldofwizadrysalem

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ARE YOU READY FOR ROUND TWO!? If you tuned in for part one, you’ll know all about influence and accusation tokens, arrests, our little puritan game pieces. Oh…and Fiji mermaids of course. The game Affliction: Salem 1692 has more adventures in store for these Salem tour guides. Join Sarah, Jeffrey, Mike, and Sebastian and find out how this wild story ends. Which faction will come out on top? Who will end up with the most victory points? And who will “win” the game of Affliction!?

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Affliction: Salem 1692 is a 2-4 player board game that features historical figures from the Salem Witch Trials. The objective? Gain influence, create alliances, make accusations, and arrests. How could we resist? Jeffrey and Sarah invited two wonderful guests to join them on this adventure: Dr. Mike Vitka of Spellbound Tours and Mr. Sebastian Crane of the Salem Night Tour. Listen in as four seasoned Salem tour guides take a trip to the past like no other! 

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In this episode we return to 1991 Salem. Tom Maimoni had confessed...but not to murder. His story of the "rogue wave" couldn't be proven otherwise - that is until Martha Brailsford's body was found. As we shall see, this was no accident. Well cover the day of her discovery, Tom's escape to Maine, the subsequent Jury Trial, and even how the Official Witch of Salem lends a hand to investigators. 

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EXPLICIT WARNING: In this episode we discuss sensitive topics including assault and murder. Some language may not be suitable for young ears. Please use discretion. 

A Scream on the Water: A True Story of a Murder in Salem by Margret Press*

*Forensic Genealogist and True Crime Author. Founder of the DNA Doe Project, non-profit that searched for DNA or genealogical evidence for unsolved cases

**BUT SERIOUSLY YA'LL - GET THIS BOOK. 

Your Worst Nightmare S1E3: "Water Foul"

MASS.GOV

MASS CASES

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SALEM NEWS

UNSOLVED MYSTERIES

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True Crime: an increasingly popular genre in media. Whether it's books, Netflix specials, or podcasts, every town has its own dark story to tell. Salem is no different. Join your hosts Sarah and Jeffrey as they delve into the murder of Martha Brailsford, her last sailing voyage, and the web of lies her murderer spun. Not all history happened centuries ago, our lives are full of it. And the events of July 12, 1991 arguably changed Salem forever.

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EXPLICIT WARNING: In this episode we discuss sensitive topics including assault and murder. Some language may not be suitable for young ears. Please use discretion. 

A Scream on the Water: A True Story of a Murder in Salem by Margret Press*

*Forensic Genealogist and True Crime Author. Founder of the DNA Doe Project, non-profit that searched for DNA or genealogical evidence for unsolved cases

Your Worst Nightmare S1E3: "Water Foul"

MASS.GOV

MASS CASES

AP NEWS

BOSTON HERALD

SALEM NEWS

UNSOLVED MYSTERIES

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Your favorite Salem tour guides need a quick rest and will be returning January 10th! Thank you for all the support throughout the year. This community means the world to us. In the meantime, check out new additions to the merch store and sign up for our new Patreon!

See you in 2023 :)

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Last week we spoke about Arthur Miller, the award-winning playwright and author of The Crucible. Now, let's dive into this iconic interpretation of Salem! The Crucible is how many people are introduced to the Salem Witch Trials, and one local historian saw this as an opportunity to connect with her audience. In this episode, Jeffrey and Sarah are joined by fellow tour guide Rebecca Johnson, owner of Dynamic History Salem and the creator of Salem's only Crucible-centric tour. We'll discuss the play's significance, tease out inaccuracies, learn more about Rebecca, and get a few laughs in along the way. 

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Rebecca K. Johnson, Ph.D. 

Dynamic History Salem LLC

Private & Specialty Walking Tours

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