Witchcraft Panic in Connecticut & Massachusetts Guided Tour & Lecture
Immerse yourself in history on Saturday, October 25!
“Paranoia: Guided Tours on the Witchcraft Trials in Colonial Connecticut.”
Ancient Burying Grounds, Hartford
Located at the cornerof Main Street and Gold Street (behind the First Church of Christ)
Starting at 10:30 am
This event offers a unique opportunity to explore thefascinating history of witchcraft panic in the 17th century. Tickets are $10 for Members and $15 fornon-members. Register online at https://ancientburyingground.com.
CT’s Old State House Lecture “Meet the Parsons: Witchcraft in Early Springfield, Massachusetts”
Connecticut’s Old State House
800 Main Street, Hartford
Starting at 2:00 pm
Enjoy this free lecture which is centered on Mary and Hugh Parsons of Springfield, Massachusetts. Years before the Salem Witch Trials, witchcraft was real to Mary and Hugh. The pair married in 1645 at Springfield’s first Meetinghouse, but a mere six years later, they faced the town’s accusations of witchcraft in the same place. To RSVP, click here: http://ct-dc.org/qr.asp?q=WitchcraftPanicOCT2025.
In between the guided tourand lecture, visit and wander the historic halls of Connecticut’s Old StateHouse. Just steps away, enjoy lunch and shopping on Pratt Street.
This event is hosted inpartnership with the Wood Museum of Springfield History, Springfield Museum,and Connecticut’s Old State House.
Connecticut’s OldState House, the venue for the afternoon lecture, is conveniently located in the center of Downtown Hartford. On-street parking is available, and for just $5,you can park at the State House Square Parking Garage, located at 55 MarketStreet, just steps away from the Old State House. Don’t forget to present yourparking ticket to the museum’s Visitor Services desk for validation.
Several otherparking garages and lots are within a short walking distance, including TempleStreet Garage at 29 Temple Street, 777 Main Street Garage, City Place II Garageat 185 Asylum Street, and ProPark Lot at 66-70 Asylum Street.
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At Connecticut’sOld State House, we strive to make our events inclusive for all. Our venue ismobility-friendly, with a ramp at the West side entrance and elevator access toall floors. Our bathrooms, located on the ground floor, feature changingtables. If you require any special accommodations for a tour or event, pleasecall (860) 522-6766, and we will be happy to assist you.