We invite you to join us on Facebook on Saturday, December 14, 2024, for a presentation on the Massachusetts Witch Trials, focusing on the 8 individuals convicted of witchcraft in Boston.
Hosts Josh Hutchinson and Sarah Jack from the Witch Hunt podcast will walk viewers through the accusations against the Boston 8.
Those to be discussed are Margaret Jones, Elizabeth Kendall, Alice Lake, Hugh Parsons, Eunice Cole, Ann Hibbins, Elizabeth Morse, and Goody Glover.
Organized by the Massachusetts Witch Hunt Justice Project, a project of End Witch Hunts nonprofit, dedicated to seeking justice and remembrance for victims of historical and contemporary witch hunts.
We invite you to join us on Saturday, November 16, 2024, to remember Goody Glover – the last person executed for witchcraft in Boston. Separate historical fact from popular fiction as we consider the experience of this innocent woman, whose trial and execution predated the more famous Salem witch trials.
Hosts Josh Hutchinson and Sarah Jack from the Witch Hunt podcast will guide us through this compelling piece of Boston’s history. Discover how Goody Glover, an Irish Catholic widow, became entangled in a web of accusations, and learn about the social and religious tensions that led to her unjust execution.
We’ll explore how Goody Glover’s memory has been preserved and discuss her significance in both Boston and Irish-American history. This online gathering offers a chance to: – Learn about Boston’s last known convicted witch execution – Discuss the historical context with your hosts – Separate historical facts from later embellishments – Understand how her story connects to modern issues – Join in an interactive discussion about this important history
Whether you’re a history enthusiast, interested in Boston’s past, or simply curious about this often-overlooked chapter of colonial history, join us for this enlightening discussion.
Organized by the Massachusetts Witch Hunt Justice Project, a project of End Witch Hunts nonprofit, dedicated to seeking justice and remembrance for victims of historical and contemporary witch hunts.
