Samuel Parris Archaeological Site
Samuel Parris Archaeological Site
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willisEHJr
Miami Beach, Florida5 contributions
Jun 2022
This important site is at the opposite extreme of the tourist experience in Salem, where "witch tourism" has become a commercial enterprise. Learn the history about "Salem Village" which became "Danvers" a couple of generations after the witch trials, even though, as the town motto says, "The King Unwilling". What a great way to learn local history! The site is as quiet and remote and inspiring as a churchyard burying ground. Prepare to bear witness silently to the consequences of "mass hysteria" and think about contemporary analogies.
Written 19 July 2022
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M&M
Florida33 contributions
Apr 2021 • Solo
Difficult to find as the sign marking the pathway is small and the pathway itself is between two private residences. There is no parking in the area. BUT that aside, this was probably my favorite site in the Salem/Danvers area BECAUSE it is so hard to find, because no one else makes the effort, because it's isolated. While everyone else was in Salem proper visiting the "big name" sites here I was alone at the site where all the hysteria really began, the place from which the entire episidoe of history grew. I didn't expect to be so affected as I was. There isn't much to see as the foundation is truly just stones in the ground now but just standing there, thinking... Amazing.
Written 16 April 2021
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gormer
Arizona100 contributions
Oct 2018 • Friends
Nobody thinks about Danvers anymore (and frankly, I think Danvers prefers it that way) - but it used to be Salem Village, and this is ground zero for the 1692 panic. Tucked in between two houses in a quiet residential street is a little stone-flanked path that will lead you to the site of the parsonage where in early 1692, two young girls exhibited signs of what was later deemed witchery. Interestingly, just a few years prior, the parsonage was home to a reverend that himself would be accused of and hanged for witchcraft in Salem. It's eerily quiet here and the trees block out much of the sun. A neighborhood cat with a twitchy tail and sharp eyes hangs out in the area. Suitably spooky in its own way and way off the beaten path.
Written 5 October 2018
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bcnett
Stoneham, MA441 contributions
Jul 2021
This is where the horrible witch trials began in 1692. It is the site of the parsonage of Samuel Parris, whose daughter's and niece's "fits" and hysteria led to the death of many innocent people.
The site is on Centre St. in Danvers, which in 1692 was called Salem Village. To get to it, you have to walk up a path that is between two houses (65 and 67 Centre St). There is no street parking, but if you drive up just a little bit (300 walking steps), You come to Ingersol St. Take a right. You will see the original town green on your left. You can park along the street. On the right hand side, there are monuments to commemorate
the solders who died in the Revolutionary war, the war of 1812, and the Mexican War.
About 1/4 of a mile down, on Hobart St, is the Salem Village Witchcraft Victims' Memorial. Also in Danvers is the Rebecca Nurse Home.
I found the Samuel Parris Archaeological Site very moving and meaningful, as I have visited the Rebecca Nurse House and have read about and seen movies about the Witch trials and hysteria.
The site is on Centre St. in Danvers, which in 1692 was called Salem Village. To get to it, you have to walk up a path that is between two houses (65 and 67 Centre St). There is no street parking, but if you drive up just a little bit (300 walking steps), You come to Ingersol St. Take a right. You will see the original town green on your left. You can park along the street. On the right hand side, there are monuments to commemorate
the solders who died in the Revolutionary war, the war of 1812, and the Mexican War.
About 1/4 of a mile down, on Hobart St, is the Salem Village Witchcraft Victims' Memorial. Also in Danvers is the Rebecca Nurse Home.
I found the Samuel Parris Archaeological Site very moving and meaningful, as I have visited the Rebecca Nurse House and have read about and seen movies about the Witch trials and hysteria.
Written 24 July 2021
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Hank
Auburn, AL55 contributions
Oct 2021
This is such an important historic site to visit! I was so amazed to be able to stand where the famous witch hysteria first started. Although it is a little hard to find, it is definitely a must-see if you are in the area! Also, it's really "spooky" at night if you're into that sort of thing.
Written 24 November 2021
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cjmstone100
Philadelphia, PA155 contributions
Jul 2021 • Family
We only found out about this site from a tour guide. As someone else mentioned, this is the location where it all started. If you want real Salem Witch Trial history then you must visit this site. I put 65 Centre Street Danvers into Google Maps and we found the site. The neighbors must not care for the site because the weeds pretty much covered the sign marking the location. I ended parking I would say illegally on D'Orlando Way (a street that takes you into this housing development). There was a church/school down the road that may have been a place to park as well. Good luck with this one. No one else was visiting and I suspect not many do. There is no one on site managing it. Hopefully people will be courteous and not do anything harmful to the site.
Depending on which story about the event you believe, the sign on site goes with the theory where Tituba is blamed for starting it all. No mention about the role the Parris daughters had.
Anyway, amazing 1600s Salem Witch Trial history.
Depending on which story about the event you believe, the sign on site goes with the theory where Tituba is blamed for starting it all. No mention about the role the Parris daughters had.
Anyway, amazing 1600s Salem Witch Trial history.
Written 12 July 2021
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Joseph P
Norwood, PA7 contributions
Aug 2022 • Family
As a distant relative of Samuel Parris this was a must for me. The idea I was standing in a location where my ancestor stood was unreal.
Comprehending what took place on that very spot was unnerving.
I would definitely recommend the visit.
Comprehending what took place on that very spot was unnerving.
I would definitely recommend the visit.
Written 14 April 2023
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Cliff T
Noblesville, IN979 contributions
Jun 2019 • Friends
Our walking organization made this a stop on our 10 K walk, kind of hard to find. The foundations of Rev Parris house are here- minister during the Witchcraft Hysteria
Written 20 June 2019
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