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The Salem Witch Trials: Reckoning & Reclaiming

Thursday, December 8, 2022 @ 7:00 pm - 8:00 pm

Even after 300 years, Salem’s witch trials remain a defining example of intolerance and injustice in American history.

The extraordinary events of 1692-3 led to the deaths of 25 innocent people, the vast majority of whom were women. Join us for a virtual presentation of this New-York Historical Society exhibition, led by docent Miryam Wasserman. The exhibition includes tangible fragments from the past that illuminate the real lives of Salem’s residents: those accused of witchcraft, their accusers, and those who defended them against legal charges, risking their own lives and reputations in the process. The exhibition and virtual presentation seeks to ask: In moments of injustice, what role do we play?

Registration is required to receive the Zoom link for this program.

We're sorry, registration for this program has filled. Please call the Adult Services Department at 908-322-5007 x204, or send an email to [email protected], to be added to the wait list.

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Date:
Thursday, December 8, 2022
Time:
7:00 pm - 8:00 pm
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Adult Services Department
Phone
(908) 322-5007 ext 204
Email
library@scotlib.org
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