A 17th century house museum associated with the Salem Village Witchcraft Hysteria of 1692.
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Twilight Tours: Magic in the 17th Century
October 19, 2024 @ 5:15 pm - 6:15 pm
These are the only evening tours that we do of the Homestead, they will be offered only on select weekend nights this October.
The feature portion of this special event will be a talk in our replica Village Meeting House about 17th century Puritan beliefs in magic and witchcraft. We will discuss what was considered magic in the 17th century and the kinds of evidence used to accuse and convict people during the Salem Witchcraft Hysteria of 1692.
Also part of the evenings activities is a walk-thru of the circa 1678 Nurse Family home. You will you wander through the completely candle lit home and you will be able to imagine what it was like living here over 330 years ago.
Here you will also see a special exhibit with various items used for countermagic from the 17th century and modern day.
Adults: $15 Seniors: $13 Children (6-16): $10
Important Information:
- To those who have sensitivity to dark spaces, or flickering lights please note that the interior of the Nurse family home will be lit only with flickering candles, and it will be partially dark inside.
- For this experience we do NOT allow the use of flashlights or flash photography while in the house .
- This is NOT a spooky or haunted attraction. The candlelight provides a glimpse into what a typical colonial house interior would look like in the early fall.
Please plan travel time accordingly as added traffic in October could delay arrival, also prepare for any kind of weather, temperatures can be unpredictable this time of year. Guests should plan to be on site approximately 1 hour for this program.
Due to limited entry tickets and high demand for tickets in October, refunds will only be given with 48 hours notice. Any questions please call (978)774-8799.