Salem, Massachusetts, is a lovely place, and the people who live there will defend their city as much more than a Halloween destination. However, the city knows what side it's bread is buttered on. If you're thinking of a Halloween road trip, Salem might be a fun place to check out. If you don't plan to go anywhere, you can read about how Salem capitalized on its reputation as the setting for the 1692 witch trials at Neatorama's Halloween blog, which you need to bookmark for all things Halloween. Link
It was an embarrassing part of our history, but fortunately the witch trials, also held in 1692, overshadowed the legendary withc trials.
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