Tag: colonial history
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Connecticut Knows Witch Hunt Justice Is Possible: Help Massachusetts Finish the Job
Between 1647 and 1688, five women were executed for alleged witchcraft in Boston, Massachusetts: Margaret Jones, Elizabeth Kendall, Alice Lake, Ann Hibbins, and Goody Glover. These women endured the same false accusations, the same torturous examinations, and the same unjust executions as Connecticut’s victims. Yet their names remain tainted by unjust convictions. Massachusetts has exonerated…
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Planning a Day of Remembrance
Our collaboration of descendants and volunteers is organizing a Day of Remembrance for those accused of witchcraft in Connecticut Colony.
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Podcast Episode: The Connecticut Witch Trials Trilogy with Beth Caruso
In Witch Hunt episode 89, Beth Caruso, co-founder of Connecticut Witch Trial Exoneration Project, talks about her latest book, “Between Good and Evil: Curse of the Windsor Witch’s Daughter,” concluding her Connecticut Witch Trials Trilogy. The podcast is available on various platforms and at witchhuntshow.com. Find the episode at https://feeds.buzzsprout.com/2045153.rss.
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Podcast Episode: The Connecticut Witch Trial Exoneration Project Marks Anniversary of Exoneration
In episode 88 of Witch Hunt, founders of the Connecticut Witch Trial Exoneration Project reunite to share their thoughts on the anniversary of House Joint Resolution 34. Listen on your favorite podcast app, at witchhuntshow.com, or via the provided link.
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Podcast Episode: Connecticut Witch Trials 101 Part 6: 1692 and Beyond
In episode 37 of Thou Shalt Not Suffer: The Witch Trial Podcast, we completed our 101 series on the Connecticut Witch Trials. We discussed the Stamford-Fairfield Witch-Hunt of 1692, as well as cases from 1693 and 1697.
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Podcast Episode: Connecticut Witch Trials 101 Part 5: 1666 to 1691
In episode 34 of Thou Shalt Not Suffer: The Witch Trial Podcast, we continued our 101 series on the Connecticut Witch Trials. We discussed the trials held between 1666 and 1691.
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Podcast Episode: Before Salem with Richard S. Ross III
In episode 33 of Thou Shalt Not Suffer: The Witch Trial Podcast, we spoke with Richard S. Ross III, author of Before Salem: Witch-Hunting in the Connecticut River Valley, 1647-1663
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Podcast Episode: Connecticut Witch Trials 101 Part 4: The Hartford Witch-Hunt of 1662-1665
In episode 32 of Thou Shalt Not Suffer: The Witch Trial Podcast, we continued our 101 series on the Connecticut Witch Trials. We discussed the Hartford Witch-Hunt of 1662-1665, which resulted in many accusations and 4 executions.
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Podcast Episode: Andy Verzosa on Museums, Mary Barnes, and Farmington, Connecticut
In episode 31 of Thou Shalt Not Suffer: The Witch Trial Podcast, we were joined by Andy Verzosa, director of Farmington’s Stanley-Whitman House. We discussed the case of Mary Barnes, who was executed for witchcraft in 1663. We also talked about museums and Farmington.
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Podcast Episode: Connecticut Witch Trials 101 Part 3: 1648-1661
In episode 30 of Thou Shalt Not Suffer: The Witch Trial Podcast, we continued our 101 series on the Connecticut Witch Trials. We discussed the trials held between 1648 and 1661, including 6 that resulted in execution by hanging.
