Witches in Connecticut

Presented by the Connecticut Museum of Culture and History, this lecture delves into the chilling story of witch trials and executions in Colonial New England. Long before the infamous Salem witch panic, Connecticut saw its own wave of accusations, trials, and hangings. Learn about the men and women accused of witchcraft, their harrowing experiences, and the remarkable steps Connecticut took to stem the tide of fear and accusations decades before Salem's tragedy. Discover how these events continue to resonate in our cultural imagination today.