Salem, MA – The “Witch City” – is a wonderful place to visit in autumn, and it is especially exciting in October!
“The Witch House”
This was the home of Judge Jonathan Corwin (1640–1718). Built between 1620 and 1642, it is the only structure still standing in Salem, MA with direct ties to the Salem Witch Trials of 1692. The house was bought by Judge Corwin in 1675 when he was 35 years old, and he lived there for more than forty years. Corwin is buried in the nearby Broad Street Cemetery. The house remained in the Corwin family until the mid-19th century. It is located at 310 Essex Street, in the McIntire Historic District of the city.
About Salem, MA
There are so many places to visit as well as fun things to do in Salem year-round. Because it’s a seaport, it’s absolutely beautiful in Spring and Summer. Camping at Winter Island Park is amazing. If you like boats, don’t miss the Maritime Festival and the Antique and Classic Boat Festival. Or, are you a music lover? Come to the Salem Jazz and Soul Festival which began at the Salem Willows in the 1920s when Duke Ellington and other musicians from the Big Band era played at the historic seaside park..
And, if you enjoy Halloween, you should definitely plan a trip here in the Fall. During the entire month of October, there are activities and festivities for people of all ages. Something as basic as “People Watching” is exciting as both children and adults stroll around town in costume in the spirit of the upcoming events. CHECK BACK HERE IN THE FALL FOR A SCHEDULE OF FUN AND EXCITING HALLOWEEN EVENTS!
Salem is even nice to visit in the Winter (dress warm!). Celebrate, shop, and dine in Salem during the Holiday Season. Festival highlights include Historic Salem, Inc.’s annual Christmas in Salem Historic House Tour. See beautiful historic mansions decorated for the season. Also exciting is Santa’s arrival atop the Hawthorne Hotel. And don’t miss the annual Launch Celebration on New Year’s Eve!
When it’s really cold outside, you can spend a whole day visiting the famous Peabody Essex Museum. The PEM holds more than 840,000 works of historical and cultural art. These include Maritime, American, Asian, Oceanic and African art, Asian Export Art. There are also two large libraries with over 400,000 books and manuscripts. There is so much to see here…..you won’t want to leave!
The vibes in this city are truly amazing!
Interested in History?
If so, you’ll want to do the Salem History 2-Hour Walking Tour. This is an eclectic, conversational, and unscripted walk through the city with Kenneth. First of all, it is fun and educational at the same time. Kenneth begins the tour with a description of the founding of Salem as Naumkeag in 1626. He winds a narrative of an important New England seaport that is often only remembered for the Salem Witch Trials. However, the trials are only a portion of the city’s story that Kenneth has to tell.
So come hear about the city’s history as you visit many of its landmarks. These include the London Coffee House, the Salem Witch Trials Memorial, the Burying Point, the Witch House (Corwin House), the McIntire Historic District, Hamilton Hall, and the Pickering House. Also, you’ll hear about this New England city’s past as a Native American settlement, the witchcraft trials, the American Revolution, and more on this leisurely walking tour.
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