3960 - Salem, Massachusetts, United States

A lovely late evening photo of Salem Harbor. Salem, of course, is famous for the Salem Witch Trials between February 1692 and May 1693. Over 200 people were accused of being witches or warlocks, 30 were found guilty, and 19 (14 women and 5 men) were executed by hanging. One man died under torture for refusing to enter a plea, while five others died of disease in the jails before trial.

About a decade later, many of the accusers of people being witches admitted they had fabricated their charges. Many of the accusers were teenage girls. The General Court of Massachusetts declared the trial unlawful in 1702, and in 1711 the Massachusetts legislature annulled the convictions. The annulment included naming the 22 who had died.

Today Salem is located on the North Shore of Greater Boston. It is mostly a residential and tourist area. Almost 45 000 people live there. The Salem Witch Trials heavily influence the city's culture. The Salem police cars adorn a witch logo. One of the elementary schools is named Witchcraft Heights. The Salem High School athletic teams are known as the Witches.

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