Paranoia: Guided Tours on the Witchcraft Trials in Colonial Connecticut
October 25 @ 10:30 am - 11:30 am
$10 – $15
Colonists brought a belief in witchcraft from England, where it was rooted in the Bible and reinforced by the Church, witch-hunting pamphlets, investigation methods, and deep folk traditions. Hear the stories, gossip, and intrigue of the people connected to the 17th century witchcraft panic in Hartford including the magistrates, lawyers, townspeople, and clergy. Learn about colonial society in early Hartford, the legal challenges, and the superstitions that supported witchcraft accusations.
