Though the Salem witch trials were far fro m the only witchcraft trials to take place in colonial North America\, and were relatively mild when compared with the devastating European trials o f the early modern period\, Salem is by far the most well-known in America today. In this program\, participants will learn about the history of wit ch trials\, placing Salem in context of the larger period of early modern witch-hunts. This program will discuss how and why the Salem trials immedi ately entered public discourse as a powerful social metaphor\, one that is still used to denote fanatical\, superstitious\, or unjust behavior\, and learn what caused this particular witchcraft trial to remained infamous i n American public memory. Participants will learn about how the city of Sa lem has struggled with its witch-related history from 1692 to the present day\, as well as how the evolution of the pop-culture witch has impacted S alem over the last half century.
\nArmchair Travels is generously fu nded with a gift from the Rutherford Family Trust.
\nThis program wi ll not be recorded.
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