Immaculate Rose History Blogger
October 31, 2017
Join us as we travel back in time to 17th century Salem. You, the audience are the jury who decides the fate of those accused of witchcraft.
Cry Innocent is a fascinating tribute to era of 1692-93 as you join, not just as an observer but as the jury. A history lesson that has been recorded for eternity but now the verdict is for you to decide. The stage is set and its up to you?
Venture with us as we explore Edgar Allan Poe’s life. Explore the macabre feeling of the Poe House as you step into his world. This gem tells the tale of the literary genius and his works of imagination. The Edgar Allan Poe House, designated a literary landmark on July 31, 1988 is a must-see for anyone who loves classic literature.
Who are the ghosts who still haunts the quaint, cobblestone streets of Savannah GA? Walking these pathways you feel as though you stepped back in time. Experience the charm and the whispers etched into the city’s moss-covered past. Hear the voices of the residents who have never left. Their stories will grip and send chills down your spine as you listen to hauntings which have left their impression on our past. Savannah GA welcomes you!
A blend of Catholicism, French, Spanish and Creole beliefs has made New Orleans a hub of spiritual life. From the Queen of Voodoo, Marie Laveau to today— enter a world where a culture of ancestral spirits is alive.
The enslaved Africans brought their traditions and practices to Louisiana and began a story of folklore, spiritual resistance and legacy. Join us as we discover how voodoo established its roots in the heart of New Orleans.
Interested in the Battle of Gettysburg?
Stay at an Inn with charm and a unique place in history. Within closeness to the battlefield and other attractions this historic inn stands as a testament to a bygone era; a feeling and a spirit of old world charm. Book today to experience this rare gem and rediscover the war that divided these United States.
Trust us, you must experience a ghost tour while in Savannah GA. They are not only fun and scary but educational too. Our tour guides will escort you to our darkest nightmare. As we venture through some of the city’s most terrifying locations, learn the reality behind the tales. Carefully crafted, hear of ghosts, murder and the spirits—some say still walk among us. So, Book Today! If you dare.
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August 4, 1892, the infamous Lizzie Borden murders took place right here in Fall River, MA. 🕵️♀️🚘
Step into history and spend a night in this iconic Victorian home turned museum and inn. 👻🛏️ Imagine walking the same halls where the chilling events unfolded, getting a glimpse into the life and mystery of Lizzie Borden herself. 😱🔎
From the preserved murder scene to the eerie ghost tours, this place truly offers an unforgettable experience for those seeking a thrill. And don’t worry, things have gotten less *deadly* since then! 🙊😉 In addition, the town of Fall River, MA offers more than just a chilling history – stunning waterfront views, delicious seafood, and charming New England vibes are waiting to be explored. 🍁🦞
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What dark secrets lie behind the picturesque sands of Cape Cod, MA? Delve into the fascinating mysteries of this charming beach destination.
Each town has its own strange tale which yearns to be told; those that will intrigue and captivate. From its beaches to our haunted past come visit us next time you’re in Massachusetts. The spirits that still roam the shores would love to welcome you!
Lafitte Blacksmith Shop—once the center of a pirate’s legacy; now filled with mystery and spin chilling tales.
Step into the world of New Orleans. It is rumored Jean Lafitte, a hero of the War of 1812 haunts this 18th century building. Whispers of this pirate turned hero abound. Come and perhaps experience a ghostly encounter with the past while you sip a cocktail at this beloved city bar, at the corner of Bourbon and St. Philip Street.
Want to know what even the locals are terrified to speak of? Board the Trolley of the Doomed and be escorted to the darkest corners of your mind. Humans have always been intrigued by the unknown. Take our tour and be haunted by the places as well as the people who have walked the same path we do today.
Make the Hawthorne, a hotel where legends are painted on the canvas of our minds your first impression of a city where mysteries and the supernatural are one.
Opened on July 23, 1925 the Hawthorne Hotel will casts a spell on you as the magic of a city fills your with spine-chilling tale of the past. Just a broomstick ride from other must see attractions; venues which teaches us stories of a place whose very name meant “Peace.” So discover why Salem MA—the Witch City is much more than its moniker seems.
Discover the secrets the Pirate House Restaurant hides underneath there floors. Abandoned tunnels, piracy, mystery and questions abound. Whispers of pirate treasure or were the tunnels used to Shanghai unsuspecting men to serve on these sea dogs.
The oldest structure in Savannah invites you to explore these tales of old as you dine with us. The legendary Pirate House is more than an evening out, its a rendezvous with the ghostly past of the Belle of the South. Are you brave enough to delve into our murky past?
Experience a city known for its ghostly past. What better way to travel to the realm of the supernatural than by hearse? Featuring heart pounding tales of our past, join us as you discover Savannah GA; a city of untold horrors even the locals don’t speak of.
Join Vincent Price as he leads us on a tour of Salem’s The House of the Seven Gables. Explore the secrets and mysteries that call you to a past filled with intrigue, curses, secret staircases and a literary genius. Embark with this 1990 YouTube video as we take a fun and fascinating trip back to a bygone era.
Rumor has it that Turner Seafood Restaurant, located in Salem MA is haunted. Some claim the the aroma of apples still permeates the air.
Bridget Bishop used to own this land and cultivated apples in an orchard here. Does Salem’s first victim still wander the property? Do you have the courage to join us for an evening of delicious seafood and a touch of the paranormal?
You never know who may show-up to join you?
Welcome to Savannah GA, a city that has captures its unique place in time.
Just one of the stories that makes-up the city’s legendary past.
Join us as we explore a lover’s caring who by transcending the vail of death, returned to escort his wife to the other side, The mystery of what is beyond is answered as their love story continues. Experience the haunted truth of a Savannah gentlemen and his bride he refused to forget.
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A community which is still haunted by its past.
Dare to walk among the mysterious surroundings of the 1692-93 witch hysteria. Stroll the streets Nathaniel Hawthorne once stepped. Journey back to a time where Salem was a maritime port. Discover the supernatural stories behind a location which still sends chills up one’s spine.
Come, explore a world of curses, spells and magic; where truth is revealed in the whispered voice of the spirits that lingers among us. Join us as we learn about the dark history of a town whose very name means—Peace.
Come on board the Salem Trolley and travel to places which has transformed a nation; we stop at all the major attractions within the city. Let our tour guides tell you the mysterious lore and the secrets of a community steeped in history. Sit back as you discover a spirit realm which is still trying to speak, or perhaps warn us today. Imagine being in the past as you ride through the streets to an era of time which is still very much alive. So, buckle up and let the power of time reveal its voice.
They say the spirit would still live on somewhere in time. Are you ready to explore the possibility that our ancestors are still alive and walking the earth with us?
The Farnsworth House Inn, Gettysburg PA is only for those with tough as nails spins. Whether you choose to take a tour, eat at our fine dining restaurant or stay the night you risk encountering a phantom from history— face to face!
Welcome to where the past still lives; where the Battle of Gettysburg is still being fought.
Let us delve into the tale of Maria Hallett and the pirate, Sam Bellamy. A love story that has intrigued the world since the 1700s. Maria’s beauty, cunning and her supposed supernatural abilities has left a myth behind which has co-mingled with this swashbuckler and left a lasting mystery.
Let our tour guides escort you through the labyrinth of their journey. Come and meet The Witch of Wellfleet and discover what drove her to madness. Was it a misunderstanding or did Sam Bellamy jilt her? Does this legendary love still linger through time?
It is said their relationship is what myths are made; showing us that affection has no earthly bounds. Learn the story of The Witch of Wellfleet, her misunderstood story and a love which forever stands the test of time.
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In the eerie darkness of night a pen scratches against a parchment of time. The man, the writer and the myth continues to write from behind the vail.
Ever question if Edgar Allan Poe himself might still be whispering his tales of the macabre from beyond? Can you picture the master still crafting his stories of terror and cryptic mystery; a phantom poet who still knows our darkest secrets.
The Ghost of Edgar Allan Poe— Are we brave enough to enter!
Come and discover the eerie tale of Jannie Wade. The only civilian killed during those three days in July in 1863 her spirit has been rumored to have never left 548 Baltimore Street, Gettysburg PA. Paranormal investigators have found this location a hotbed of ghostly activity.
Fasten your seatbelt as we explore this mysterious location and the woman who said, “if anyone is going to die today let it be me.”
A Witch, Curse and a Legend
Haunting tales that has whispered the name Giles Corey. A man who has cast a shadow of mystery over a town whose very name meant peace. This tale isn’t just folklore, it is steeped with authentic history.
Corey, a man whose mere specter echoes through the centuries. An intriguing past, a curse and a haunting reminder of what happens when fear and intolerance rules.
Are you a believer in the power of words? If you dare, visit the bewitching locations where this accused witch has touched history; a dark mantle of fear that is still hidden in the wind.
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October 1, 2024
Kate Fox
Executive Director of the Massachusetts Office of Travel & Tourism
136 Blackstone St.
Boston, MA 02109
Dear Ms Fox
What must it have been like to be accused of something you know you didn’t do? Imagine being in your 70, a very pious woman and being thrown into jail for consorting with the devil?
At the Salem Witch Museum, Salem MA you can learn more of these stories and of the terror which ensued within this community. The year is 1692, fear has gripped the people of this community and soon 20 individuals will be sentenced to death; and countless others will have their lives destroyed.
Merry Ward, Director of the Sales at the Salem Witch Museum would like to speak about a new package available from the museum. She and the historical institution has put together a series of courses and talks about the history of witchcraft. How did the subject evolve and how did a small town which meant Peace become the symbol of intolerance and oppression.
If you would like to learn more on this project, please feel free to contact us at The Salem Witch Museum (merryw@salemwitchmuseum.com) or Thomas McGovern Jr at immaculatecopywrting@yahoo.com.
Very Respectfully,
The Immaculate Rose Writing Studio
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Media Alert/Dinner and Tour Opportunity
October 31, 2024
Dinner and Ghost Tour at the Farnsworth House Inn, Gettysburg PA
What
The Farnsworth House Inn is renowned for its historic and ghostly place amid the lush landscape of the Civil War. At the epicenter of the conflict between the states, the house is the place where the fatal shot came from which killed Jennie Wade. It also would serve as a field hospital where both Union and Confederate men were treated and passed from this life.
This Halloween join us as we pay honor to those lost and the sacrifice of the past. The day in which the vail is at its thinnest the staff of the Farnsworth Inn invites you to have dinner and get an exclusive tour of the house once owned by Brigadier General Elon John Farnsworth.
When
Thursday October 31, 4:30-9:00
Where
401 Baltimore Street, Gettysburg PA
Photo Opps
There will be opportunities for photos of the house and the people (living and deceased) who are connected to this important historic site.
Contact
The Farnsworth House Inn, (717) 334-8838
Thomas McGovern Jr., immaculatecopywriting@yahoo.com
Website: www. thewitchhouse.org
Mailing address: 3101/2 Essex Street, Salem MA 01970
Phone number: (978) 744-8815
Email: epeetson@salem.com
Product/Services—The Witch House operates as a museum. It tell the story of the living conditions within Salem, MA during the late 17th century.
Unique Qualities—Thehouse was owned by Jonathan Corwin, a prominent figure in the 1692-1693 witch hysteria in Salem, MA. It is the only structure still standing from that time.
Mission Statement—Our mission is to provide factual evidence of what it was like to live during the events which occurred in Salem and its surrounding communities during the time of this tragic event known as the 1692 Witch Hunt.
Year Museum Opened—1948
Number of Employees—3 (along with numerous volunteers)
Products/Services
Service provided—We are a museum which teaches visitors about what it was like to live during the 1692-1693 Salem Witch Hunts
The Benefits—The knowledge of learning of the past is always valuable and knowing what occurred in this community during the late 17th century is fascinating and frightening. The question arises, how did a town which meant Peace turn into a place where terror and intolerance became the norm. Find out, as you stroll through the house with the only known ties to the Salem Witch Hysteria. Your questions will begin here at The Salem Witch House.
Background
The Witch House opened to the public in 1948 after being restored to its 17th century appearance by architects, Frank C. Brown and Gordon Robb.
As we know The Witch House was bought by Jonathan Corwin in 1675
It remained in the Corwin family until 1836. The house eventually became the property of George Corwin (Jonathan’s grandson); when he passed his widow, Sarah became the owner.
Bought bySarah Cushing in 1836 and sold by her1851
1851 the house is bought by George Farmington who put an annex on it. He is reportedly the first person to refer to the building as The Witch House
At the beginning of the 20th century the building was used as apartments, an antique store as well as a drug store
During the 1940, the house was threatened with demolition but was saved when an agreement with the city was reached. It was moved to its current location at 3101/2 Essex Street.
The Witch House is now operates as a museum by the city of Salem, MA
As a museum on the national register of historic places we take pride in the fact the house is the only structure that has survived from the time of the witch trials, 1692-1693. It is dedicated to telling the story of that time and the history of that community driven to the brink of madness.
Bios
Directors
Elizabeth Peterson
Elizabeth Seater
General Manager
Verona Porter
News
Press Release-
July 24, 2024 The Witch House Announces New Tour Training
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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
The Witch House Announces New Tour Training
Calling all Tour Guides
Salem, MA—September 19, 2024-The Weekend of October 17 The Witch House, Salem MA will be conducting a special training event for new tour guides.
“To me there is nothing more fraught with mystery & terror than a remote Massachusetts farmhouse against a lonely hill. Where else could an outbreak like the Salem witchcraft [hysteria] occur.”— H.P. Lovecraft
We know what happened in Salem, MA in 1692 but could living in such close quarters have been a factor also? Learn about the community and the house, whose walls were there (oh, if they could only speak what a story they would tell!)
How did a town that meant Peace go down the road to being one of terror and intolerance? You, as a tour guide will be the voice of the spirits of those within that community. You will tell their story and be our guide to this journey through 1692-1693.
“You’re a liar! I am no more a witch than you are a wizard. If you take my life away, God will give you blood to drink.”—Sarah Good, executed on July 29, 169
“RESPECT”— Bridget Bishop
Join us as we delve deeper into the horrors of 1692 and its consequences. Tour Guides will learn at our exclusive training this October and travel back to Salem— a town on the brink of madness. Click here to register for your chance to be a guide at The Witch House.
About The Witch House, Salem MA
Built between 1620 and 1645, the house became famous for being the home of Jonathan Corwin. Making a name for himself as a predominant figure in the Salem Witch Trials of 1692. Even though no proof exists that any of the trials or pre-trial interrogations took place in the house, The Witch House stands as the only structure from those days; and is thus a must see.
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If you love a good ghost story then look no further than Turner’s Seafood in Salem, MA. Famously known for once being the apple orchard of Bridget Bishop (the first supposed witch to be hanged during the 1692 witchcraft hysteria.) The site is now restaurant and supposedly haunted!
Picture yourself accused of something you know you’re innocent of. Bishop eventually married three times, inherited vast amounts of wealth and is said to have bewitche her husband to get control of his fortune. But it was spring, 1692 the provincial government of Salem final found a way to deal a fatal blow to Bridget Bishop!
She had been cited for bewitching fives girls, conjuring pigs and flying monkeys “torture Neighbors,” etc. Her trial lasted eight days. When it came to an end she would be the first person to be hanged in the Massachusetts Bay colony.
Turner’s Seafood, located at 43 Church Street in Lyceum Hall where many notable people have spoken, Fredrick Douglass, Ralph Waldo Emerson, etc, (Probably the most fascinating thing to happen here took place on February 12, 1877. Salem, MA can claim the honor of being the place where Alexander Graham Bell introduced the telephone.) Known as the Salem Lyceum Society, it became a popular spot for speakers for a vast range of subjects to speak.
And, if you want a good seafood dinner and an atmosphere of history there is no place like Turner’s Seafood. The seafood menu has tantalizingly choices for their customers. From the appetizers to their main courses, all are delicious. A Turner’s Seafood the desserts looks great as well, even though I have never partaken in them. As we dine in the history of the place you will appreciate a time lapse which takes you to a bygone era.
So, why not stop by and enjoy this amazing place that has you stepping back in time Many people have seen “a woman in a long, white gown drifting throughout the building,” as well as the smell of apples which can be sensed inside.
So, make your reservation at the famous Turner’s Seafood Restaurant and you to may meet the spirit of Bridget Bishop; still searching for the respect she never received in this world. Book by this weekend and receive a free drink to get you ready for your encounter—you’ll probably need it!
