Sunday, September 9, 2012

Salem Trolley offers a new Witch Trial tour


Salem Trolley Presents - "Salem Village Tour at the Rebecca Nurse Homestead"
Friday & Saturdays in October departure times 6:15 pm & 7:45 pm

Salem Village Experience at the Rebecca Nurse Homestead
A Salem Trolley Evening Tour

The Salem Trolley presents its newest special tour, a visit to the Rebecca Nurse Homestead. Take this one hour journey to Danvers, MA, once known as Salem Village, and hear the story of Rebecca and her family. Enter the replica 1672 Meeting House, located on the grounds of the Homestead, and listen to a tale of a this woman who  lived a pious life but was unjustly accused, tried, eventually convicted and hanged for a crime she did not commit. Your trolley guide, who will portray Rebecca’s great-grandson, dressed in 18th century style, will augment Rebecca’s story with background information about Salem Village, the Witchcraft Hysteria in general and other historical information while you ride to and from Danvers.

Tours will leave the 8 Central Street Trolley stop at 6:15 & 7:45 PM each Friday and Saturday during the month of October.


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