Where did the Salem Witch Trials Happen? (The Witch House)

[@mnkid25]

A much needed and timely reminder of the lessons of the Salem Witch Trials. Thank you.

[@Alejoninla]

“(...) personal prejudice and financial greed are the two great evils that threaten courts of law, and once they get the upper hand they immediately hamstring society, by destroying all justice.” ― Thomas More, Utopia

[@ML-xi2rt]

A VERY timely cautionary warning for today…ANOTHER WONDERFUL PRESENTATION!

[@adelem432]

Thank you so much, Ken! I am a Salem resident and a busy tour guide now that we are in the busiest month. I have also worked at the Corwin House in the past. Many tourists think of it as a "spooky" house instead of a historical one. We have lots more interesting houses here in Salem (and Danvers, the former Salem Village), and I hope you can spotlight some other houses in the area.

[@tamsondarland8951]

Thank you for sharing the historical aspects of the Salem witch trails. What a sad misunderstood time in history that should have never happened the way it did. Individuals not knowing anything but very harsh judgement of others. This has been an ongoing situation throughout American history.

[@eduardoimperiogrillo1706]

Been a few times to The House of the Seven Gables - which I believe is a 20 min walk from this house. Salem is a great destination and an important cautionary tale - what with the most literal of the bannings and cancellations still on today.

[@jetsons101]

Salem is a great place to visit, been there many times. Just park your car, almost everything to see is walking distance.

[@charliesschroedinger]

Just not around this time of year. 😝

[@jetsons101]

@@charliesschroedinger I like it the best in the spring and fall.

[@BatchelderPatrick]

Oh my...get this...I was sitting next to an acquaintance in church and at the conclusion we had some superficial talk and "somehow" we got on this topic and quickly discovered one of his direct relatives was killed as a witch in Salem and one of my direct relatives had been a judge!! Creepy coincidence?? or...He didn't seem anywhere as astonished as I was.. for som reason. 😨😨😨😨😨

[@dianecotsirilos2623]

Your wrap up at the end of the video was a tasteful commentary in regards to our current situation. Way to make the past relevant!!! I appreciate your time and creativity.

[@ganymededarling]

I agree, that was spot on. Great job, Ken

[@jelsner5077]

​@@ganymededarlingHear, hear!

[@jefflawrentz1624]

Ditto - spot on, Ken !

[@autumnfall8829]

I'm sorry, but I'm IN OHIO, and it's very real in Springfield

[@thisisnev]

@@autumnfall8829 Evidence, please.

[@annabanna123]

Yay Ken! I was gonna ask you to do this! I’ll watch the whole thing soon 🎸

[@megfuchs9425]

I am an Ohioan and two of my siblings went to the University that is in Springfield Ohio. It breaks my heart to see a group of people who helped improve the town be villified like they have been. There are still modern day lessons to be learned from the Salem witch trials. Thank you Ken!

[@kimkellems1706]

Thank you for an interesting video! My 9X great grandmother, Susannah North Martin was sadly one of the women unjustly hung as a witch.

[@BlaineShire]

My 12th great-grandmother, Margaret (Stephenson) Scott was accused, convicted, and hanged as a witch in 1692 in Salem, MA.

[@philpots48]

Mary Perkins Bradbury, was convicted, condemned to be executed but manged to escape. It is not known how she escaped the noose. Maybe it helped that she was the mother of 11.

[@BlaineShire]

My 12th great-grandmother, Margaret (Stephenson) Scott was accused, convicted, and hanged as a witch in 1692 in Salem, MA.

[@SpanishEclectic]

A timely subject in more ways than one. This looks like a great museum. I read about the Salem Witch Trials when I was about 12 years old. I believe one theory is that the girls were suffering from ergot poisoning; a fungus that had hallucinogenic properties had infected the grain, and they had eaten bread made from it. Superstitions where also common at the time; now it's conspiracy theories. The black facade of the house is certainly a stand-out.

[@everybodyyogastudio212]

Fabulous episode, thank you! I wouldve liked a tour through the house as you normally do- but maybe it wa only like 4 rooms or something ill assume. Happy samhain! 😘

[@KCKingdomCreateGreatTrekAgain]

Seems like a nice looking house. I’d say Garrison or Post-medieval English.

[@BlaineShire]

My 12th great-grandmother Margaret Stevenson Scott was burned as a witch in 1692 in Salem, MA.

[@craigmignone2863]

John Procter was my 9 great-grandfather ago Samuel Sewell a judge who would be a great ...great uncle also related to John Willard and Mary Bradbury.....were forebears

[@7thsonofa7thson80]

Horrible this happened to innocent people. It's getting like this kind of panic currently. All the hate in the world

[@elpirata5468]

This is a land Of confusion and not much love to Go 'round; Genesis

[@susanb2015]

He sang that in the wrong decade.

[@elpirata5468]

@@susanb2015 It seems we Never learn

[@Laura-i2r9r]

This was Great Ken !! Perfect for Spooky Halloween 🎃 October . Salem Witch Trials Are very interesting . Thanks for this great video !! 🎃💀👻🧙🏻😱👹🙋‍♀️🙋‍♀️👍🏻👍🏻

[@devonna6171]

Wow…thank you Ken for this timely reminder of the dangers of disregarding fact in favor of suspicion and rumors. Our country’s political climate has been rife with all manner of falsehoods and “hysteria”. I shake my head in wonder and despair over the spread of rampant lies by politicians for their own selfish gains. Our communities have been seeded with suspicion and hostility toward one another in the name of nationalism. I am ashamed to fly the American flag anymore; its symbolism has been used to incite hatred. I fear for this election cycle, not only in case the radicalized groups gain control but also if they are defeated. We’ve already seen a little of what they’re capable of at the capital riot. And it’s all in the name of one group’s claims of religion. 😢 Great video Ken.

[@jill-ti7oe]

Those pendants, the only embellishment. 👍

[@susanmolnar9606]

Ken have you ever researched the witch trials in CT?

[@ThisHouse]

Yes! I remember first reading up on it a few years ago when the two “witches” were posthumously pardoned/acquitted. Another chilling story from the past.

[@susanmolnar9606]

@@ThisHouse I have done a lot of research during my life about this dark matter in CT history. A video would be good to educate folks. Thx.

[@wilsonsmom411]

Thanks!

[@ThisHouse]

Thank you so much for your generous support! Cheers!

[@stevenkaskus6173]

What about the supposed molded Rye grain that was thought to cause the initial hallucinations of the first 3 girls, was that brought up because it wasn't in this video.?

[@DarrellRayHunt]

i strongly suggest that the reference to Modern politicans and such reports that you suggest to be conspiracy theory just may divide and cause some who enjoy much of your work to change from that to strong dislike as some may find that if your mislead there then how can anyone trust your judgement on any other subject matter> just saying it can happen.

[@garryferrington811]

The Puritans didn't come here for religious freedom. Nobody was bothering them. They came here because they hated other people's religious freedom.

[@MH_Bikes]

"Hi, welcome to the Witch House. While is isn't actially the home of a witch, we hope you enjoy your stay. Please exit throught the gift shop." - Tour start at the Salam Witch House

[@777Brad]

There have been way too many times lately, where the political elites will say to us “that’s not happening!“ And then we later find out that it was true all along. You speak about Springfield as though you already know. So, we’ll see about Springfield.

[@lynnobrien8159]

Both the mayor and Governor DeWine have said DJT said about the Haitian immigrants in Springfield was not true. I think they would know better than you or Trump. Their lies have caused a lot of problems for the he Springfield community.

[@autumnfall8829]

You're wrong about Springfield. Sorry, but i live here

[@71REdge]

Why did you have to go political?

[@evancorzine2876]

Love your videos. (Also, vote blue....😉.)

[@amandab.recondwith8006]

Ah, the joys of a benevolent Christianity. We would be far better off if we had stayed pagan. I've been to The House of Seven Gables and was surprised how small it is. The doors only came up to my forehead. People were at least a foot shorter than a modern 6'1" man like me!

[@brad1699]

Pagans weren't always good either. There was human sacrifice at one time.

[@hollybrooke322]

Lost me at political…. Learn more. I can’t support someone who denies facts from people going through it. Good luck in the future.

[@howieandthegang3149]

Enjoyed the video until it became obvious that your wokeness had taken over.