The Massachusetts Witch-Hunt Justice Project is pleased to announce that H.1927, “An Act exonerating certain individuals accused of witchcraft in colonial Massachusetts,” will receive a hearing before the Joint Committee on the Judiciary on Tuesday, November 25, 2025, beginning at 10:00 AM EST. For more information on how you can help clear the names of those convicted of witchcraft in Boston, please visit massachusettswitchtrials.org.
A commitment to the respectful memory of Connecticut’s witch trial victims
The Connecticut Witch Trial Exoneration Project exists to ensure the legacy of Connecticut’s witch trial victims and promote learning from the witch hunts.
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Remembering the Innocent Victims of Connecticut’s Witch Trials
On February 1, 2025 at Connecticut’s Old State House in Hartford, an event was held to remember the victims of Connecticut’s witch trials. This event featured a dramatic reading of the play “The Last Night,” remarks by Representative Jane Garibay and Senator Saud Anwar, historians Katherine Hermes and Richard S. Ross, with the founders of the Connecticut Witch Trial Exoneration Project, and, of course, a remembrance ceremony.
For more information, visit the event page.
A passion for historical justice
In 2022 and 2023, the Connecticut Witch Trial Exoneration Project promoted successful legislation to clear the names of Connecticut’s witch trial victims. This resolution was adopted by the Connecticut General Assembly on May 25, 2023.
Continuing to pay tribute
We are working toward a state memorial to the Connecticut witch trial victims, and we are planning to host annual ceremonies to remember the witch trial victims and reflect upon the legacy of the witch trials.
This history needs to be acknowledged, and the lessons taken to heart.
Learning from the witch trials
Connecticut’s witch trials can teach us valuable lessons, including not to allow fear to override reason.
As observed in countless witch trials, injustice occurs when rules are disregarded in an effort to root out undesirable elements of society.
Modern-day witch-hunts
The Connecticut Witch Trial Exoneration Project is a project of End Witch Hunts, a registered nonprofit promoting the elimination of harmful practices related to accusations of witchcraft and ritual attacks. These include contemporary witch hunts and the taking of human body parts use in potions and charms.
We advocate for the implementation of UN Human Rights Council Resolution 47/8, which calls upon nations, NGOs, and individuals around the world to take actions toward ending harmful practices.
Connecticut Witch Trial History Trail
Visit our Connecticut Witch Trial History Trail page to view a map and list of locations associated with the witchcraft accusations, including the hometowns of the victims, as well as locations of legal proceedings. We have included many cultural resources, such as historical societies and museums, for explorers to visit and learn more about the history.
Memorial
We are advocating for a state memorial to the Connecticut witch trial victims, which would honor the dead, give descendants a place to pay their respects, and stir conversation about what the witch trials mean for us today.
Day of Remembrance
On February 1, 2025, the Connecticut Witch Trial Exoneration Project hosted the inaugural Remembering the Innocent Victims of the Connecticut Witch Trials event at the Old State House in Hartford.
Our Values
We value the memory of the witch trials for many reasons.
They Deserve to Be Remembered
- The individuals who were accused of witchcraft have a place in our memory.
- Past mistakes must be part of current conversations.
- These innocent people were victims of injustice.
- Acknowledging injustice in the past is key to recognizing it today.
There is so much we can learn
- Do not let fear and anger relieve us of our ability to reason and take sensible actions.
- Overcome fear by continuing to play by the same rules as in times of calm.
- Do not persecute or “other” vulnerable or marginalized communities.
The Connecticut Witch Trial Exoneration Project‘s Work Did Not End When the Absolution Resolution was Adopted
Our work continues until the victims of Connecticut’s witch trials are fully remembered for the human beings they really were, not the caricatures we imagine when we think of witches.
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