Giovanni Alabiso

The 1692 Salem Witch Trials were a dark period in our colonial history. Over 200 people were accused of witchcraft, resulting in the executions of 20 people. Five more died while in jail. A few more died after escaping jail or at after they returned home from jail. While many people were opposed to the witch hunt, it took several years for the community to recognize its mistakes. In January of 1697, the jury of the court of Oyer and Terminer (the witchcraft court) wrote a letter of apology...

The City of Salem has released updated informational resources and a map outlining planned road closures and safety measures for Halloween night, Friday, October 31, 2025. These materials are intended to help residents and visitors plan ahead and enjoy a safe, fun Halloween experience in Salem. For ongoing updates, download the MySalemMA app and turn on notifications, and visit HauntedHappenings.org  for visitor information and event details. Schedule of Public Events on Halloween: Friday,...

One of the incredibly fun parts of coming to Salem in the month of October is getting pictures with the buskers. They are all very creative in their costumes and you can tell they put quite a lot of time into their costumes.