BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//Witches of Massachusetts Bay - ECPv6.17.4.1//NONSGML v1.0//EN CALSCALE:GREGORIAN METHOD:PUBLISH X-ORIGINAL-URL:https://www.witchesmassbay.com X-WR-CALDESC:Events for Witches of Massachusetts Bay REFRESH-INTERVAL;VALUE=DURATION:PT1H X-Robots-Tag:noindex X-PUBLISHED-TTL:PT1H BEGIN:VTIMEZONE TZID:America/New_York BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20250309T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20251102T060000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20260308T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20261101T060000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20270314T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20271107T060000 END:STANDARD END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260824T080000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260918T170000 DTSTAMP:20260404T181614Z CREATED:20260404T181337Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260404T181614Z UID:109634-1787558400-1789750800@www.witchesmassbay.com SUMMARY:Lesser Known Stories at Old Town Hall DESCRIPTION:To celebrate Salem’s 400+ anniversary\, the North Shore AAPI Coalition presents “Lesser Known Stories\,” an immersive installation allowing residents and outside visitors to engage with and walk through historical moments and stories in Salem featuring largely BIPOC and female figures. \nShare this:\n Share on Bluesky (Opens in new window)\n Bluesky\n \n Share on Facebook (Opens in new window)\n Facebook\n \n Share on X (Opens in new window)\n X\n \n Email a link to a friend (Opens in new window)\n Email\n \n Share on Reddit (Opens in new window)\n Reddit\n Like this:Like Loading… URL:https://www.witchesmassbay.com/event/lesser-known-stories-at-old-town-hall-opening-day/ LOCATION:Old Town Hall Salem\, 32 Derby Square\, Salem\, MA\, 01970\, United States END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260922T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260922T190000 DTSTAMP:20260807T225418Z CREATED:20260807T225418Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260807T225418Z UID:109828-1790100000-1790103600@www.witchesmassbay.com SUMMARY:Mary Estey: Her Life\, Execution\, and her Historic Legacy DESCRIPTION:Mary Estey’s story is often overshadowed by her sister\, Rebecca Nurse\, in the history of the 1692 Salem Witch Trials. This presentation will encompass Mary’s life from her humble beginnings in Great Yarmouth\, her family life\, border disputes\, through to her execution and her courage in the face of all that was stacked against her. \nPresented by Nurse Homestead volunteer Mary Louise Bingham\, a descendant of Mary Estey. \nTrails & Sails event. Free. \nShare this:\n Share on Bluesky (Opens in new window)\n Bluesky\n \n Share on Facebook (Opens in new window)\n Facebook\n \n Share on X (Opens in new window)\n X\n \n Email a link to a friend (Opens in new window)\n Email\n \n Share on Reddit (Opens in new window)\n Reddit\n Like this:Like Loading… URL:https://www.witchesmassbay.com/event/mary-estey-her-life-execution-and-her-historic-legacy/ LOCATION:Rebecca Nurse Homestead\, 149 Pine Street\, Danvers\, MA\, 01923\, United States ORGANIZER;CN="Rebecca Nurse Homestead":MAILTO:info@rebeccanurse.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260923T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260923T190000 DTSTAMP:20260807T225233Z CREATED:20260807T225148Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260807T225233Z UID:109826-1790186400-1790190000@www.witchesmassbay.com SUMMARY:A Girl in Salem: The Story of Mercy Lewis and the Salem Witch Trials DESCRIPTION:Who was Mercy Lewis? Orphaned at around 17 years old\, she found herself living in the household of Thomas and Ann Putnam Sr. and at the center of one of history’s most chilling episodes. In 1692\, Mercy became one of several dozen people claiming “afflictions” during the Salem Witch Trials. Join us for this virtual lecture as we explore her life before\, during\, and after the trials\, and uncover the remarkable story of a young woman caught up in one of colonial America’s darkest moments. \nTrails & Sails event. Free. \nShare this:\n Share on Bluesky (Opens in new window)\n Bluesky\n \n Share on Facebook (Opens in new window)\n Facebook\n \n Share on X (Opens in new window)\n X\n \n Email a link to a friend (Opens in new window)\n Email\n \n Share on Reddit (Opens in new window)\n Reddit\n Like this:Like Loading… URL:https://www.witchesmassbay.com/event/a-girl-in-salem-the-story-of-mercy-lewis-and-the-salem-witch-trials/ LOCATION:Rebecca Nurse Homestead\, 149 Pine Street\, Danvers\, MA\, 01923\, United States ORGANIZER;CN="Rebecca Nurse Homestead":MAILTO:info@rebeccanurse.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260925T160000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260925T180000 DTSTAMP:20260807T224949Z CREATED:20260807T224949Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260807T224949Z UID:109823-1790352000-1790359200@www.witchesmassbay.com SUMMARY:First Church in Salem Meetinghouse Tour DESCRIPTION:Join us for an unforgettable visit to the First Church in Salem\, one of two churches involved in the infamous Witch Trials of 1692. We have nearly 400 years of history to share. Sit where Nathaniel Hawthorne sat in the meetinghouse; learn about our connection with the game “Monopoly\,” and see why our stained glass windows are a claim to fame. Take a photo with remains of the original church building from 1629. There is no other tour like this in the city: authentic\, accurate\, and fascinating! \nTrails & Sails event. Free. \nShare this:\n Share on Bluesky (Opens in new window)\n Bluesky\n \n Share on Facebook (Opens in new window)\n Facebook\n \n Share on X (Opens in new window)\n X\n \n Email a link to a friend (Opens in new window)\n Email\n \n Share on Reddit (Opens in new window)\n Reddit\n Like this:Like Loading… URL:https://www.witchesmassbay.com/event/first-church-in-salem-meetinghouse-tour/ LOCATION:First Church in Salem\, 316 Essex Street\, Salem\, MA\, 01970\, United States ORGANIZER;CN="First Church in Salem":MAILTO:firstchurchinsalem@gmail.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260926T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260926T143000 DTSTAMP:20260811T020539Z CREATED:20260807T224514Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260811T020539Z UID:109819-1790424000-1790433000@www.witchesmassbay.com SUMMARY:Archaeology and Anne Bradstreet DESCRIPTION:Join North Andover Historical Society Educator and Archaeologist David B. and former Poet Laureate and ongoing Anne Bradstreet scholar Karen Kline for this combination walking tour and presentation on the life and times of The New World’s first published poet\, Anne Bradstreet. We begin at the Parson Barnard House\, with a mystery regarding Anne’s first and second homes in town\, then we will visit her grave\, and finally watch a presentation on Archaeology 101\, all the while reading from her poetry and discussing the life of puritan women. \nTrails & Sails event. Free. \nShare this:\n Share on Bluesky (Opens in new window)\n Bluesky\n \n Share on Facebook (Opens in new window)\n Facebook\n \n Share on X (Opens in new window)\n X\n \n Email a link to a friend (Opens in new window)\n Email\n \n Share on Reddit (Opens in new window)\n Reddit\n Like this:Like Loading… URL:https://www.witchesmassbay.com/event/archaeology-and-anne-bradstreet/ LOCATION:Parson Barnard House\, 179 Osgood Street\, North Andover\, MA\, 01845\, United States ORGANIZER;CN="North Andover Historical Society":MAILTO:director@northandoverhistoricalsociety.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260927T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260927T150000 DTSTAMP:20260807T213906Z CREATED:20260807T213906Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260807T213906Z UID:109816-1790514000-1790521200@www.witchesmassbay.com SUMMARY:Judge Holten House Tour DESCRIPTION:Reservations are required for this event! See additional details below. \n\nVisit the most important house in Danvers! This truly unique house has surviving sections from 1683 through 1921. Home of Sarah Holten\, Rebecca Nurse’s accuser\, and Judge Samuel Holten\, the Danvers doctor and the greatest Revolutionary patriot to come out of Danvers. Since 1921 it has been restored by and is headquarters of the Danvers Chapter of the Daughters and Children of the American Revolution. Come hear its history and see how a house has evolved over 340 years. \nTrails & Sails event. Free. \n\nShare this:\n Share on Bluesky (Opens in new window)\n Bluesky\n \n Share on Facebook (Opens in new window)\n Facebook\n \n Share on X (Opens in new window)\n X\n \n Email a link to a friend (Opens in new window)\n Email\n \n Share on Reddit (Opens in new window)\n Reddit\n Like this:Like Loading… URL:https://www.witchesmassbay.com/event/judge-holten-house-tour/ LOCATION:Holten House\, 171 Holten Street\, Danvers\, MA\, 01923\, United States ORGANIZER;CN="General Israel Putnam Chapter%2C DAR":MAILTO:holtenhousedanvers@comcast.net END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261023T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261023T130000 DTSTAMP:20260428T134012Z CREATED:20260428T134012Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260428T134012Z UID:109721-1792756800-1792760400@www.witchesmassbay.com SUMMARY:Early New England Witchcraft Collections Tour DESCRIPTION:Join Dr. Tricia Peone\, New England’s Hidden Histories Project Director\, at 14 Beacon for a tour exploring puritan beliefs about witchcraft. \nGet into the spooky season mood by viewing rare books and manuscripts from the Congregational Library & Archives’ collections\, including seventeenth-century works on ghosts and witchcraft\, books connected to the Salem witch trials\, sermons about witchcraft\, and Cotton Mather’s diary. The tour will also consider why this subject continues to fascinate us today. \nHeld in the CLA’s historic reading room at 14 Beacon Street\, these monthly collection tours connect residents of Beacon Hill and the greater Boston region with original\, rarely seen materials in the CLA’s collections. \nThis event will run from 12 to 1 pm and will begin with a short talk by Tricia Peone\, followed by plenty of time for browsing items from our collections and asking questions. \nThanks to the generosity of the Beacon Hill Civic Association\, these programs are offered completely free of charge to the public. Reservations via Eventbrite are appreciated but not required. \nShare this:\n Share on Bluesky (Opens in new window)\n Bluesky\n \n Share on Facebook (Opens in new window)\n Facebook\n \n Share on X (Opens in new window)\n X\n \n Email a link to a friend (Opens in new window)\n Email\n \n Share on Reddit (Opens in new window)\n Reddit\n Like this:Like Loading… URL:https://www.witchesmassbay.com/event/early-new-england-witchcraft-collections-tour/ LOCATION:Congregational Library & Archives\, 14 Beacon St.\, Boston\, MA\, 02108\, United States ORGANIZER;CN="Congregational Library and Archives":MAILTO:info@14beacon.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261107T083000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261107T170000 DTSTAMP:20260916T023241Z CREATED:20260916T023241Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260916T023241Z UID:109967-1794040200-1794070800@www.witchesmassbay.com SUMMARY:Puritans in the 21st Century: Politics\, Myths\, and the Future DESCRIPTION:Puritans in the 21st Century\, a day-long symposium on Saturday\, November 7\, 2026\, hosted by six of New England’s leading historical institutions\, makes the case for 17th century Puritans. Do they still matter today? A stellar collection of Puritan and other scholars argues they do—that now\, in the 21st century\, understanding the Puritans and their legacy is more important than ever. \nHeld in honor of the historian Francis J. Bremer and open to public\, this symposium asks what 17th-century Puritan history in England and New England tells us about today’s politics and our understanding of religion and society. From Christian nationalism and the politics of slavery\, from the 17th-century toleration debate to pushing Puritan boundaries\, Puritans in the 21st Century brings together insights and new research of award-winning academics and public historians. This is the first major gathering of Puritan scholars in more than two decades at a time when early American studies are changing dramatically. Together they ask: What is the future of Puritan studies? Why and how are Puritans important today? \nHost Organizations: American Ancestors; Colonial Society of Massachusetts; Congregational Library & Archives; First Church Boston; Massachusetts Historical Society; Partnership of Historic Bostons. \nHybrid event. \nShare this:\n Share on Bluesky (Opens in new window)\n Bluesky\n \n Share on Facebook (Opens in new window)\n Facebook\n \n Share on X (Opens in new window)\n X\n \n Email a link to a friend (Opens in new window)\n Email\n \n Share on Reddit (Opens in new window)\n Reddit\n Like this:Like Loading… URL:https://www.witchesmassbay.com/event/puritans-in-the-21st-century-politics-myths-and-the-future/ LOCATION:American Ancestors\, 97 Newbury St.\, Boston\, MA\, 02116\, United States ORGANIZER;CN="American Ancestors":MAILTO:Membership@americanancestors.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261120T150000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261120T170000 DTSTAMP:20260811T021529Z CREATED:20260101T172103Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260811T021529Z UID:109540-1795186800-1795194000@www.witchesmassbay.com SUMMARY:Puritan Funeral Reenactment DESCRIPTION:Join us for a reenactment of a 17th-century Puritan funeral. The procession will march down Essex Street down to Charter Street Cemetery. \nThis reenactment will allow audiences to engage with seventeenth-century New England funerary culture and draw attention to Salem’s oldest cemetery! \nThe procession will begin at Higginson Square and end at the Charter Street Cemetery. \nPuritan Funeral Reenactment \n \n978-744-0805 \nShare this:\n Share on Bluesky (Opens in new window)\n Bluesky\n \n Share on Facebook (Opens in new window)\n Facebook\n \n Share on X (Opens in new window)\n X\n \n Email a link to a friend (Opens in new window)\n Email\n \n Share on Reddit (Opens in new window)\n Reddit\n Like this:Like Loading… URL:https://www.witchesmassbay.com/event/puritan-funeral-reenactment/ LOCATION:MA END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR