Salem The Podcast
Welcome to Salem, Massachusetts! Join tour guides Jeffrey Lilley and Sarah Black as they talk all things Witch City. Learn its history, meet its people, and discover the magic.
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Tuesday Sep 06, 2022
Tuesday Sep 06, 2022
Everyone knows Salem! Maybe from the cult classic Hocus Pocus, perhaps the cat in Sabrina the Teenage Witch, or the The Crucible by Arthur Miller, just to name a few. There are countless other movies, TV shows, books, plays, comics, even video games! Join Salem locals as they chat about how our beloved Witch City has been woven into the fabric of our modern society.
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Tuesday Aug 30, 2022
Tuesday Aug 30, 2022
Who doesn't like “a trip to the seaside” to "take in the air"? Well that's exactly why one of Salem's hidden gems was created. Join local tour guides Sarah & Jeffrey as they chat all about Salem Willows Park. Things may have changed over the past 220 years, but we still have those same European white willow trees, there's still a boardwalk filled with restaurants and entertainment, and you can still dip your feet in the ocean.
Resources & Further Reading
"'African Americans have enriched Massachusetts for centuries': Lawmakers approve Negro Election Day holiday." The Boston Globe. LINK.
"Antique and horrible parade!" Historic New England. LINK.
"First Black Self-Governing System: Negro Election Day." Salem United. LINK.
"McAllister: The Willows, 'genteel' through the years." The Salem News. LINK.
"Original Architectural Rendering of the Salem Willows Pavilion." James E. Arsenault & Company. LINK.
"Restaurant Row - Salem Massachusetts." History By The Sea. LINK.
"Salem Willows." Salem.org. LINK.
"Salem Willows." Wikipedia. LINK.
"Salem Willows Historic District." Historyofmassachusetts.org. LINK.
"The Horribles Parade: A Brief History Of U.S. Satire." By Taylor Rapalyea. Patch.com. LINK.
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Tuesday Aug 23, 2022
Tuesday Aug 23, 2022
Who was Salem's King of Hell? Many believed that this former Salem Village minister was leading the coven of witches who had descended upon their communities. Head of the Devil's army on earth, and yet he hadn't been to Salem in nearly ten years. Join Salem tour guides Jeffrey and Sarah as they piece together this strange story of how a Harvard-educated man, living on the Maine frontier, became the only minister found guilty for witchcraft.
Resources
https://salem.lib.virginia.edu/tag/burroughs_george.html
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Tuesday Aug 16, 2022
Tuesday Aug 16, 2022
In our last episode, you heard from the infamous green witch of Salem: BORAH Brewington Snaggletooth XIII. No let's hear from the man behind the makeup. Where did BORAH come from? What inspires such devilish wit? Join us for a behind-the-scenes talk with Brian Sims, the genius behind one of the most iconic street performers of modern Witch City.
https://salemsblackhatsociety.org/index.html
Tuesday Aug 09, 2022
Tuesday Aug 09, 2022
Who exactly is BORAH Brewingington Snaggletooth the 13th? They may be one of the most wickedly famous faces of Salem–often seen hexing tourists, screaming at loving couples, and bringing endless smiles to visitors and locals alike! BORAH brings street performing to a whole new level with their quick wit and over-the-top humor. Join local Salem tour guides Jeffrey and Sarah as they sit down and talk with the ever-green, ever-cynical Witch of Salem's Black Hat Society.
RESOURCES & FURTHER READING
http://salemsblackhatsociety.org/
Instagram / Facebook / TikTok
@salemsblackhatsociety
https://greatcanadianhalloween.com/
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Tuesday Aug 02, 2022
Tuesday Aug 02, 2022
Just a few miles inland from modern Witch City sits Danvers, Massachusetts – or what once was Salem Village. Danvers can sometimes be overlooked within the scope of the Salem Witch Trials, but in reality, this is where it all began. Sarah and Jeffrey left the familiarity of their Salem streets and ventured to Danvers to see those the historic sites. From the old foundations of Reverend Parris's home to the actual house of witch trial victim Rebecca Nurse, join us as we wander in the footsteps of both accuser and accused.
RESOURCES
"Foundation of the Salem Village Parsonage" Salem Witch Museum https://salemwitchmuseum.com/locations/site-of-salem-village-parsonage/
"Salem Village Parsonage" Atlas Obscura https://www.atlasobscura.com/places/salem-village-parsonage
"The Rebecca Nurse Homestead" https://www.rebeccanurse.org
"Witchcraft Victims Memorial" Salem Witch Museum https://salemwitchmuseum.com/locations/witchcraft-victims-memorial/
"Descendant Packet" Salem Witch Museum https://salemwitchmuseum.com/product/descendant-packet/
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Tuesday Jul 26, 2022
Tuesday Jul 26, 2022
Have you ever tried to contact spirits? Those who are said to dwell beyond the vale? As the planchette moves across the board everything will be revealed. But just in case you don't have a Ouija Board, you can join Jeffrey and Sarah as they talk with John Kozik, owner of the world's only witch board museum. John has a near-encyclopedic knowledge of the talking board. We'll explore everything from the history and origins, to obscure boards, to some fun superstitions (or Ouija-stitions). All from inside this unique Salem gem. Resources:https://www.salemwitchboardmuseum.com/https://tbhs.org/You know what to do:www.salemthepodcast.comInstagram - @salemthepodcast Email - hello@salemthepodcast.comYoutube - Salem The PodcastBook a tour with Sarahwww.bewitchedtours.comBook a tour with Jeffreywww.btftours.comIntro/Outro Music from Uppbeat:https://uppbeat.io/t/all-good-folks/unfamiliar-facesLicense code: NGSBY7LA1HTVAUJE
Tuesday Jul 19, 2022
Tuesday Jul 19, 2022
Eldest of the three sisters, happily married, mother to eight children and many more grandchildren, and a fully coveted member of the Puritan Church. And yet, Rebecca Nurse found herself at the heart of witchcraft accusations in mid-March of 1692. She was tried, found guilty, and executed. Join local Salem tour guides Sarah & Jeffrey for a discussion on the life and tragic death of this well-known Salem Witch Trials victim. RESOURCESSix Women of Salem: The Untold Story of the Accused and Their Accusers in the Salem Witch Trials. By Marilynne K. Roach (2013).A Salem Witch: The Trial, Execution, and Exoneration of Rebecca Nurse. By Daniel A. Gagnon (2021).SWP No. 094 Rebecca Nurse. "Salem Witch Trials Documentary Archive and Transcription Project." https://salem.lib.virginia.edu/n94.html"Rebecca Nurse Homestead." Salem Witch Museum. https://salemwitchmuseum.com/locations/rebecca-nurse-homestead/You know what to do:www.salemthepodcast.comInstagram - @salemthepodcastEmail - hello@salemthepodcast.comYoutube - Salem The PodcastBook a tour with Jeffreywww.btftours.comBook a tour with Sarahwww.bewitchedtours.comIntro/Outro Music from Uppbeat:https://uppbeat.io/t/all-good-folks/unfamiliar-facesLicense code: NGSBY7LA1HTVAUJE
Tuesday Jul 12, 2022
Tuesday Jul 12, 2022
“An aged man, without an enemy in the world, in his own house, and in his own bed, is made the victim of a butchery murder, for mere pay.” Words spoken by Daniel Webster during Salem's most infamous murder trial. Join local Salem tour guides Jeffrey & Sarah as they recount the harrowing details surrounding the death of Captain Joseph White on that moonlit night in April, nearly 200 years ago.SPECIAL THANKSThe Ordinary Extraordinary Podcasthttps://www.theordinaryextraordinarycemetery.comKurt Deon for all your hard work getting Elias Hasket Derby up on Find a Grave.https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/239994795/elias-hasket-derbyRESOURCES"A Murder in Salem" By E.J. Wagner. Smithsonian Magazine. https://www.smithsonianmag.com/history/a-murder-in-salem-64885035/"Gardner-Pingree House" Peabody Essex Museum https://www.pem.org/visit/historic-houses/pem-walks/gardner-pingree-house"The Murder of Joseph White: Salem, Massachusetts, 1830. American Bar Association Journal. JSTOR"Captain Joseph White" Salem Public Library. https://salempl.org/captain-joseph-white/"The Murder of Captain Joseph White by the Knapp Brothers, 1830. https://www.historicalcrimedetective.com/ccca/murder-of-captain-joseph-white-1830/The Works of Daniel Webster, volume IV . Search google books!"The Young Devils and Dan'l Webster." American Heritage. https://www.americanheritage.com/young-devils-and-danl-webster#1.You know what to do:www.salemthepodcast.comInstagram - @salemthepodcastEmail - hello@salemthepodcast.comYoutube - Salem The PodcastBook a tour with Sarahwww.bewitchedtours.comBook a tour with Jeffreywww.btftours.comIntro/Outro Music from Uppbeat:https://uppbeat.io/t/all-good-folks/unfamiliar-facesLicense code: NGSBY7LA1HTVAUJE
Tuesday Jul 05, 2022
Tuesday Jul 05, 2022
This week, paranormal expert Dr. Vitka of Spellbound Walking Tours joins us for a peek behind the veil. What are what we call ghosts? A lingering spirit, imprints of energy, We don't promise to have the answers but we’ll share some stories, theories, and even a personal ghostly experiences or two! Note that we gave this episode the big explicit "E". Some topics of discussion may not be suitable for young ears. SPECIAL THANKS to Lauren and Kristian for sending in their stories! For more info on Mike Vitka & Spellbound Walking Tour tickets visit spellboundtours.com!Instagram - @spellboundtoursEmail - drvitka@spellboundtours.comYou know what to do:www.salemthepodcast.comInstagram - @salemthepodcastEmail - hello@salemthepodcast.comYoutube - Salem The PodcastBook a tour with Jeffreywww.btftours.comBook a tour with Sarahwww.bewitchedtours.comIntro/Outro Music from Uppbeat:https://uppbeat.io/t/all-good-folks/unfamiliar-facesLicense code: NGSBY7LA1HTVAUJE
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