The Witchcraft Victims Memorial is a memorial site dedicated to honoring all those who were persecuted and killed during the witchcraft trials and hysteria that took place in various parts of the world, particularly in Europe, between the 15th and 18th centuries. This memorial serves as a symbol of remembrance and recognition of the innocent individuals who lost their lives as a result of mass hysteria, religious intolerance, and ignorance. It seeks to bring attention to the dark period in history when fear and superstition ran rampant, leading to the unjust accusations and brutal executions of countless men and women. Located in various countries and regions, these memorials are often designed to reflect the historical context and themes surrounding the witchcraft trials. Some may feature symbolic elements such as statues or sculptures depicting accused witches, gallows, or other instruments of persecution. Other memorials may adopt a more minimalist approach, focusing on inscriptions, plaques, or symbolic markers.

Salem Village Witchcraft Victims� Memorial

Salem Village Witchcraft Victims� Memorial. . In memory of those innocents who died during the Salem Village Witchcraft Hysteria of 1692. Back Monument: “I am an innocent person. I never had to do with witchcraft since I was born. I am a Gosple woman.” Martha Cory, “The Lord above knows my innocencye . . . as att the great day will be known to men and Angells. I Petition to your honours not for my own life for I know I must die and my appointed time is sett but the Lord he knows it is that if it be possible no more innocent blood may be shed . . . . ” Mary Esty, “If it was the last moment I was to live, God knows I am innocent . . . . ” Elizabeth How, “Well! Burn me, or hang me, I will stand the truth of Christ . . . . ” George Jacobs, Sr., Died in jail May 10, 1692 Sarah Osburn of Salem Village, Hanged June 10, 1692 Bridget Bishop of Salem, Died in jail June 16, 1692 Roger Toothaker of Billerica, Died in jail previous to July 19, 1692 infant daughter to Sarah Good of Salem Village, Hanged July 19, 1692 Sarah Good of Salem Village Elizabeth How of Topsfield Susannah Martin of Amesbury Rebecca Nurse of Salem Village Sarah Wilds of Topsfield, Hanged August 19, 1692 Rev. George Burroughs of Wells, Maine, formerly of Salem Village Martha Carrier of Andover George Jacobs, Sr. of Salem John Procter, Sr. of Salem Farmes John Willard of Salem Village, Died under torture September 19, 1692 Giles Cory of Salem Farmes, Hanged September 22, 1692 Martha Cory of Salem Farmes Mary Esty of Topsfield Alice Parker of Salem Mary Parker of Salem Ann Pudeator of Salem Wilmot Redd of Marblehead Margaret Scott of Rowley Samuel Wardwell of Andover, Died in jail December 3, 1692 Ann Foster of Andover, Died in jail March 10, 1693 Lydia Dastin of Reading, “Amen. Amen. A false tongue will never make a guilty person.” Susannah Martin, “I can say before my Eternal father. I am innocent and God will clear my innocency.” Rebecca Nurse, “The Magistrates, Ministers, Jewries, and all the People in general, being so much inraged and incensed against us by the Delusion of the Devil, which we can term no other, by reason we know in our own Consciences, we are all innocent Persons.” John Procter Sr., “ . . . I fear not but the Lord in his due time will make me as white as snow.” John Willard.

In memory of those innocents
who died during the
Salem Village Witchcraft Hysteria
of 1692
Back Monument:
“I am an innocent person. I never had to do with witchcraft since I was born. I am a Gosple woman.”
Martha Cory

“The Lord above knows my innocencye . . . as att the great day will be known to men and Angells. I Petition to your honours not for my own life for I know I must die and my appointed time is sett but the Lord he knows it is that if it be possible no more innocent blood may be shed . . . . ”
Mary Esty

“If it was the last moment I was to live, God knows I am innocent . . . . ”
Elizabeth How

“Well! Burn me, or hang me, I will stand the truth of Christ . . . . ”
George Jacobs, Sr.

Died in jail May 10, 1692
Sarah Osburn of Salem Village

Hanged June 10, 1692
Bridget Bishop of Salem

Died in jail June 16, 1692
Roger Toothaker of Billerica

Died in jail previous to July 19, 1692
infant daughter to Sarah Good
of Salem Village

Hanged July 19, 1692
Sarah Good of Salem Paid Advertisement

Village
Elizabeth How of Topsfield
Susannah Martin of Amesbury
Rebecca Nurse of Salem Village
Sarah Wilds of Topsfield

Hanged August 19, 1692
Rev. George Burroughs of Wells, Maine,
formerly of Salem Village
Martha Carrier of Andover
George Jacobs, Sr. of Salem
John Procter, Sr. of Salem Farmes
John Willard of Salem Village

Died under torture September 19, 1692
Giles Cory of Salem Farmes

Hanged September 22, 1692
Martha Cory of Salem Farmes
Mary Esty of Topsfield
Alice Parker of Salem
Mary Parker of Salem
Ann Pudeator of Salem
Wilmot Redd of Marblehead
Margaret Scott of Rowley
Samuel Wardwell of Andover

Died in jail December 3, 1692
Ann Foster of Andover

Died in jail March 10, 1693
Lydia Dastin of Reading

“Amen. Amen. A false tongue
will never make a guilty person.”
Susannah Martin

“I can say before my Eternal
father. I am innocent & God will clear my innocency.”
Rebecca Nurse

“The Magistrates, Ministers, Jewries,
and all the People in general, being
so much inraged and incensed against
us by the Delusion of the Devil,
which

The granite back section of the memorial consists of three panels 12 feet long by 8 feet high containing the names of the 24 men and women and one child who died as a result of the witch hysteria. The outer panels contain statements made by eight of the accused witches during their harrowing examinations.

we can term no other, by reason
we know in our own Consciences, we
are all innocent Persons.”
John Procter Sr.

“ . . . I fear not but the Lord in his due time
will make me as white as snow.”
John Willard

Erected 1992 by Danvers Rotary.

Topics. This historical marker and memorial is listed in these topic lists: Churches & Religion • Colonial Era. A significant historical month for this entry is March 1692.

Location. 42° 33.932′ N, 70° 57.464′ W. Marker is in Danvers, Massachusetts, in Essex County. Marker is at the intersection of Hobart Street and Forest Street, on the left when traveling west on Hobart Street. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 176 Hobart Street, Danvers MA 01923, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Salem Village Meeting House (a few steps from this marker); The Church in Salem Village (approx. 0.2 miles away); The 1681 Salem Village Parsonage (approx. � mile away); The 1734 Addition (approx. � mile away); Salem Village Parsonage (approx. � mile away); Samuel Parris Archaeological Site

(approx. � mile away); Samuel Holten House (approx. 0.3 miles away); Deacon Nathaniel Ingersoll (approx. 0.4 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Danvers.

Related markers. Click here for a list of markers that are related to this marker. To better understand the relationship, study each marker in the order shown.

Also see . . . Salem Witchcraft Trials, 1692. by Douglas O. Linder. “From June through September of 1692, nineteen men and women, all having been convicted of witchcraft, were carted to Gallows Hill, a barren slope near Salem Village, for hanging. Another man of over eighty years was pressed to death under heavy stones for refusing to submit to a trial on witchcraft charges. Hundreds of others faced accusations of witchcraft; dozens languished in jail for months without trials until the hysteria that swept through Puritan Massachusetts subsided.” (Submitted on June 9, 2012.)

Above the center panel on a granite ellipse is carved the Tercentennial Committees logo featuring a man grasping an open book.

Other memorials may adopt a more minimalist approach, focusing on inscriptions, plaques, or symbolic markers. The purpose of the Witchcraft Victims Memorial extends beyond simply commemorating the victims. It also serves as a reminder of the dangers of prejudice, intolerance, and the manipulation of fear.

By acknowledging the atrocities committed during this period in history, these memorials aim to promote understanding, compassion, and the importance of embracing diversity and freedom of belief. In addition to the physical memorials, there are also virtual platforms and digital archives dedicated to documenting and sharing the stories of the victims. These resources provide a wealth of information for researchers and individuals interested in learning more about this dark period in history. Overall, the Witchcraft Victims Memorial stands as a poignant reminder of the injustices inflicted upon those accused of witchcraft. It serves as a powerful symbol of our shared history and a reminder of the importance of upholding justice, tolerance, and freedom in society..

Reviews for "Bringing the Past to Light: Unearthing the Untold Stories of Witchcraft Victims"

- John - 2 stars - I was really disappointed with the Witchcraft victims memorial. I thought it would educate me about the history of witch hunts and the victims, but it was quite underwhelming. The memorial was small and lacked any meaningful information or context. I feel like they missed an opportunity to create a powerful and educational experience.

- Emily - 2 stars - I visited the Witchcraft victims memorial with high expectations, but I left feeling unimpressed. The memorial itself was small and didn't really capture the significance of the events that took place. The information provided was minimal and didn't delve into the stories and lives of the victims. Overall, it was a missed opportunity to create a powerful and educational tribute.

- David - 1 star - I was really looking forward to visiting the Witchcraft victims memorial, but it was a major letdown. The memorial was poorly maintained and lacked any sort of interactive or informative elements. It felt like an afterthought rather than a thoughtful tribute to the victims. It's a shame because this could have been a powerful way to educate the public about the horrors of witch trials.

Preserving Remembrance: Witchcraft Victims Memorials around the World