Witch Trials in Early New England
Wednesday, October 30, 2024 from 06:30pm to 08:00pm
Mill Hill Historic Park
Mill Hill Park
Mill Hill Park, 2 E Wall St
$15 - $25
The Norwalk Historical Society is excited to announce a special Halloween Eve lecture, "Thou Shalt Not Suffer a Witch to Live: Witch Trials in Early New England," taking place on Wednesday, October 30, 2024, from 6:30 PM to 8:00 PM at Mill Hill Historic Park - Town House Museum, 2 East Wall Street, Norwalk, CT. This thought-provoking presentation will be led by Professor Leslie Lindenauer, an esteemed historian and author.
Tickets for the event are $15 online (available here: https://bit.ly/WTrials2024) and $25 at the door.
Light refreshments will be provided.
The lecture will delve into the often-overlooked witch trials that took place in New England decades before the infamous Salem witch trials of 1692-1693. Many of these early trials occurred in Connecticut, where individuals—mostly women—were accused of witchcraft and subjected to harsh punishments. Professor Lindenauer will examine these early trials and explore how cultural representations of witches and the Salem trials have evolved over time.
About Leslie Lindenauer
Leslie Lindenauer is a professor of history at Western Connecticut State University, specializing in early American history, gender studies, and public history. She is the author of several books and articles on American culture and society.
This event is open to the public and offers a unique opportunity to learn more about one of the darker and lesser-known chapters of New England’s colonial past.
Net proceeds benefit the Norwalk Historical Society's education programs and exhibitions. The Norwalk Historical Society is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization.
