Virtual: The Salem Witch Trials: Reckoning & Reclaiming

Even after 300 years, Salem’s witch trials remain a defining example of intolerance and injustice in American history. The extraordinary events of 1692-3 led to the deaths of 25 innocent people, the vast majority of whom were women. This program, live on Zoom with a docent from the New-York Historical Society, includes tangible fragments from the past that illuminate the real lives of Salem’s residents: those accused of witchcraft, their accusers, and those who defended them against legal charges, risking their own lives and reputations in the process. The presentation seeks to ask: In moments of injustice, what role do we play? Please register