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SALEM (MASSACHUSETTS), MASSACHUSETTS


Salem's Witches: History, Mystery and the Feminine Goddess Theory

Program #: 14274RJ
American Studies & History; Area Studies
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11/8/2010



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Participate in an in-depth study of witches. Discussions are led by historians and a witch who practices Wicca, a neo-pagan, earth-centered religion. Delve into the history of witches from ancient pagan times to today's modern Wicca followers. Study the beliefs of 17th-century Puritans that led to the events of 1692 and the famous Salem witchcraft trials, and relate these events to modern times. Explore Salem's witch history and today's commercialization of the lighter side of the witch theme.



Program in association with New England Discoveries.



Salem (Massachusetts)

Settled in 1626, Salem is one of America’s oldest seaport communities. The Peabody Essex Museum, one of the largest on the East Coast, houses a diverse collection of art and tells the story of New England art and architecture.



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Jim McAllister
Jim McAllister is a Salem historian, photographer, author, and teacher and serves as a historic consultant to the City of Salem and The Hawthorne Hotel. A graduate of Stonehill College, his photographs of Salem have appeared in publications including The New York Times and The Boston Globe. He is the author of “Salem: From Naumkeag to Witch City,” and co-author of “Salem: Cornerstones of a Historic City.” Jim has appeared on both the History Channel and Home and Garden TV.
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Salem's Witches: History, Mystery and the Feminine Goddess Theory


You won't find a better value. Included at no additional cost on this date...

  • 3 nights accommodations
  • 8 meals: 3 breakfasts, 2 lunches, 3 dinners
  • Expert-led lectures: 4
  • Field trips: 2

Plus these special experiences...

  • Discover what you didn't know about the history of the 1692 Witch Trials, with a local Salem historian who is an expert on the Witch Trials.
  • Enjoy a walking tour of sites central to the witch trials: see the Witch Memorial and a 17th century burial ground that guarantees goosebumps.
  • Visit the Salem Witch Museum for a different and entertaining view of the Witch Trials: a surprisingly authentic sound and light interactive show.
  • Two lectures, one by a history professor on beliefs of the Puritans and another by a Salem witch who practices Wicca, an earth-centered religion.
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