Historical place museum, Tourist attraction
The Witch House at Salem
Judge Jonathan Corwin's 17th-century home is the only building still standing in Salem with direct ties to the 1692 witch trials, its rooms furnished with period pieces and notes on the era.
The story
Corwin lived here and conducted examinations during the witch trials, and the house survives as one of Salem's oldest. Original windows, doors and flooring frame rooms set with candles, pans, bedding and even rare children's toys and furniture. These belong to the period rather than to the Corwin family, whose own belongings are held at another museum. The visit is self-guided and short, with history notes in each room covering popular myths about the trials, the religious culture of the time and the daily lives of the household. Historians on hand explain the construction and the period in more depth. A room of books follows the tour, and a small gift shop sits downstairs. Proceeds help fund other historical sites in Salem.
Good to know
TAGGG AI- ✦Stop and talk to the historians in the rooms, who answer questions about the house, its construction and the period.
- ✦Tickets can be bought on arrival, but the exhibit space is small and can feel crowded.
