Nathaniel Ingersoll and His Tavern in the Salem Witch Trials

Witch Hunt

In this special bonus episode of Witch Hunt, hosts Josh Hutchinson and Sarah Jack detail the history of the Ingersoll's Tavern in Danvers, Massachusetts. The episode highlights Nathaniel Ingersoll and his wife's involvement in the Salem Witch Trials of 1692, where their tavern served as a significant location for key events and imprisonments. The episode outlines various examinations, complaints, and testimonies that occurred at the tavern, and discusses how the Ingersolls and their associates participated in the witch hunts. The preservation efforts for this historical site, now under threat of decay, are also covered, emphasizing the importance of the tavern in understanding the infamous witch trials.

00:00 Introduction and Episode Overview

00:48 The Ingersoll Family History

01:36 Ingersoll's Tavern and Its Role in Salem Witch Trials

03:12 Key Events and Testimonies at Ingersoll's Tavern

18:03 The Decline of Witch Hunt Activities at Ingersoll's

21:05 Post-Witch Hunt and Legacy of Nathaniel Ingersoll

23:45 Current Preservation Efforts and Conclusion

Petition to recognize those accused of witchcraft in Massachusetts

Massachusetts Witch-Hunt Justice Project

Salem Witch-Hunt Facebook Page

SAVE Ingersoll's Tavern Facebook Group

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