Salem Witch Trials Memorial Reviews

This is nice little park with a walking path with bench-like memorials to the folks accused of witchcraft and executed. The benches have their name and execution method. People leave flowers and other memorials. It was a nice quiet place to walk and ponder how whacko those witch hunters were back then.

Cemetery trodden by visitors, which is sad, but there I was trodding too. Trying to be respectful. Alot of the headstones seemed displaced. I asked tour guide if bodies over the years had been "moved" around as well as headstones. He said they were. And I hope they did. The memorial to the accused was beautifully done. I wanted to leave flowers as I saw there were some that had, but I was unsure of the rules regarding that.

Seeing the names and cause of death was very powerful. I didn’t realize that the trials/killings happened in a fairly short time frame so I definitely learned something. It could use some upkeep and repair, especially the entrance where the words of the victims are obscured with mud and leaves.

I learned about these people in school but seeing them memorialized was a very sobering experience. Highly suggest stopping by this memorial.

Pretty somber place next to an old cemetery. Most of the places in Salem are tourist attractions and some are completely irrelevant (Frankenstein Museum, really?). Town gets very busy in October and I would be surprised if the prices aren't marked up for the month. Lots of shopping and there are some attractions that people might be interested in. I'm not sure why, but this was not what I expected. I was grateful we were only there for a night and NOT on the weekend. My family line goes back to one of the convicted which is why I wanted to go. But I don't need to go back.

Outside the spectacle of it being Halloween, Salem is a nice, pretty little town.

Poignant and meaningful. This is a can’t miss stop that only takes a few minutes. It’s near several interesting stops and right next to the cemetery.

I visited this as part of the Witch Walk then returned on my own. Good to see this as part of a tour so the history can be explained.

Very resounding reminder of those who needlessly lost their lives.

This memorial to the 19 who were executed during the Salem Witch Trials was very well done. I took a picture of each of the names and dates. I taught Authur Miller's The Crucible for almost 40 years. I wish I had been to Salem before I retired.

It was really out dated. If it was someone who doesn’t know anything about the trials or history it would probably be interesting. I was hoping to see artifacts or something I hadn’t seen or heard before but it was the same thing over and over.

This is a beautiful memorial to the people who were killer during the Salem witch trials. I loved how each name is on a bench and how the memorials are left on the bench ranging from pennies to flowers. I love the proximity to the graveyard. It is a must see. Free to enjoy and easily accessible.

Stopped here during a nighttime walking tour and was great to hear about from guide. Come back the next day and just spent time viewing again in the day light. Worth at stop.

We were on a 7-state road trip of New England and happened on this memorial while stopping by Salem. To say the least, we found this memorial very moving. It made all those stories that you've heard about the Salem Witch trials come to life. We also happened to be in the town during the month of October which is their busiest and most hallowed time of the year. We felt like we stepped back in time. It's a very solemn and serene place as you walk around the stones that have the names of the victims and how they died. Very real. The cemetery next door is rather creepy as well. Since we weren't partaking in any of the location witch tours or the museum, this was a perfect way to get a feel for the town without paying for it.

This is amazing, beautiful, peaceful. Everything is well thought of and in town. No pet allowed which is understandable. A must see.. if you want, there is a huge tree in that cemetery. Wonder how old it could be!

People suck. Very rude, impatient people rush through with no thought to the reverence and respect this place deserves. The outside of the graveyard this memorial is next to should be a minefield, so that people who try to defile the gravesite get what they deserve. Other than the tourists, this place is beautiful and very thoughtful to the history.

this is a beautiful memorial to remember the 20 executed during the salem witch trials. I thought this memorial was well thought out and it is a peaceful place to remember those who were taken from the world too soon.

A moving and sensitive tribute to the young women who were executed during the infamous Sale Witch Trials. Well worth a visit.

I thought this memorial was very well done. It fit into the surrounding area while still being special. It provoked the somber thoughtfulness necessary.

A lot is closed before 11 AM, so we didn’t have time to do tour, but the memorial is very touching. Fresh flowers left for each person’s memorial laid out in a rectangular courtyard beside cemetery.

a fitting tribute to victims of this horrid period, with subtle but strong messages & visuals. Beautifully done.

A very somber and reflecting walk through the memorial. It is 20 stone benches along a stone wall, with each witch trial victim’s name carved into the stone. Many leave flowers and coins in remembrance. There is also a visitor center, with interesting information and a small gift store. Well worth the time.

A fitting tribute to the 19 victims of the Salem witch trials, each bench states the name of the victim and how they died. It’s understated and a fitting tribute. It’s quiet and eerie at times.

We really appreciated this memorial. So much of Salem seems to be trying to capitalize off of a horrendous tragedy. It was nice to see this simple memorial and pay tribute to those who were murdered. I suggest pairing this with a trip to the Peabody Essex Museum to learn about some of the history behind the real reasons these innocent people were killed.

This was one of our must-visit sites on our road trip. This is outside of a cemetery and is a memorial to those hung in 1692 for being witches. It is a nice and quiet area but part of the town.

I won’t say that this is a great place to go but it’s a must see. It’s a part of the Salem history. 20 people accused of witchcraft and hung. It’s a small area. Very easy to find. Right next to the cemetery.

Very nice way to support the victims of the terrible times in the 1692’s. I loved it a lot and left a few flowers for them. If your visiting Salem, definitely go.

The tour guide we had was excellent but in its own the memorial is striking and solemn, the cemetery next to it gives an extra atmospheric element and it is an important place to visit if you’re in Salem

A quiet place to contemplate how cruel and intolerant we can be; it brings out how easily a faulty system can condemn people and asks us to look for lessons that may pertain to the present.

Just not much to it. The town truly is a tourist trap. Not much to see or do. If you want to people watch and just see some craziness, this is the perfect place.

The place is touching and sober.
It’s a plus to know the facts: after discovering the real history of the Salem trials, knowing the history of the victims and understanding what the objects left behind represent.
Go ahead and bring a few pennies or flowers.

This memorial was small, but so important. It really makes you stop and think about this particular time in history. Would recommend seeing it!

A very thought provoking and interesting site. It’s free and the lines were short. Being coins to place on the markers. Recommend

A must see when in Salem. Benches for each life lost during the Salem Witch Trials, including their name, execution and date. It was somewhat crowded when we visited, yet it was quiet and peaceful.

I'm surpreised that they haven't done more with this memorial. It would be interesting to know a little more about the lives of those who were sentenced.

A somber and very pretty memorial to the people murdered for witchcraft. It is right next to the graveyard of the very people who did the murdering. Each bench tells you the brutal way of how the person was killed. Britanica.com states "The Salem witch trials and executions came about as the result of a combination of church politics, family feuds, and hysterical children, all of which unfolded in a vacuum of political authority."

Diane was AMAZING!!! We really enjoyed this tour. It’s easy walking with lots of stops in the shade! Thank you!!
Very informative and a great story teller!!

Unbelievably sad though necessary for history, leave an offering for the innocent. Beautifully done and brings hope to people reminding them of the history that will not be repeated. I love how the cematary wall is open for them to face their accusers.

By walking through the memorial you read the names of those accused and hanged. It really touches a chord.
It’s eye opening as you walk through. As you read the names you feel for their families and the horror of what occurred. Innocent people accused and had no way of defending themselves.

Our first trip to Salem. Heard about the history all my life and couldn't pass up the opportunity to stop by on a rare trip to the East Coast. There is a nice unflattering bench looking monument to each "witch" who was hanged (nobody was burned at the stake I was surprised to learn). I guess I expected something more. This Memorial is next to an old cemetery and everything is located in a rather small area. I feel like there is a great opportunity here for some wizard designer to reorganize and spruce all of this up and do a lot more with it. I'm not the guy.

A simple pathway with a rock with individual names of victims on each stone. Surrounded by the cemetery. Tasteful, peaceful a nice place for reflection.

I had the luck of being the only visitor when I went to the memorial, which I think enhanced the experience. I would recommend a visit

Salem, Massachusetts is very broadly....awesome. The only problem going in the winter (besides the cold!), is that a lot of things aren’t open. The memorial was both awesome and sad. I hope, somehow, that these people know how horrified we are now by this horror created by mass hysteria. Don’t miss the memorial or the old graveyard on the same block......fascinating!

We visited in mid November so it was very quiet after the October rush. It’s worth seeing if your visiting Salem and was especially interesting to see straight after visiting the Salem Witch Museum to emphasis what happened at the trials.

Nice memorial for each of the deceased. Each slab has the name of a victim as well as how and when they were executed. We went early so as to avoid large crowds. It was a very solemn experience.

If you are visiting Salem, you owe it to the people who were persecuted in 1692 to visit this site. I never realized how much symbolism was built into this memorial until our guide from the Crow's Corner tour told us about it.

Having visited Salem once before with our children, we didn't feel the need to revisit the historic witch trials sites. So it was nice to visit this site and take in the history and pay our respects to the 20 people who were executed in 1692 and are now remembered with individual memorial benches. Interesting to note that Elie Wiesel dedicated this memorial site during the 300th remembrance.

It was a nice memorial but hard to see everything as it was crowded and hard to stay the 6 feet away due to the Covid restrictions

Visited this site as part of a tour group and was enthralled with the symbolism of the memorial. Would recommend.

This is a small, free. but, nevertheless, emotionally moving memorial to the victims of the witch trials. Each bench represents a person who was killed. Definitely worth a quick stop.

A guard tends to the memorial with flowers. Suggest taking a tour to get the backstory of all the people. Bewitched after dark is the best historical tour

This place was beautiful and very well kept. Would go again with my children and grandchildren. Loved how everything was maintained.

Cute outdoor area honoring the lives lost in the Salem Witch Trials. You can leave flowers and trinkets. It is a nice way to pay your respects.

This memorial leaves a lot to be desired, there is really nothing to see there other than stones with the victims names on them; there isn't even a memorable statue or a plaque that labels the memorial. It is definitely hyped up to be great, but it will go down as a forgettable site on my path. Take a photo if you're close by, but definitely no detour is worth it.

We visited this memorial firstly as part of the Bewitched Walking Tour (a great tour by the way). Each victim who was murdered as part of the witch hysteria has their own stone here. Lots of lovely gifts and tributes were left for all of them.
The memorial overlooks the cemetery where several of the accusers and high profile officials who condemned the victims are buried.

Its only a short 3-4 minute walk from the center of Salem and is surrounded by other lovely sights.

Learned about the witch trials in school and had always wanted to visit Salem. The memorial is very nice and a sad reminder of what happened.

This site is a small free to enter memorial to those who perished during those hard times.. It takes only 5 minutes to visit these memorials. Well worth a visit. It is also located by the burying point a old Salem cemetery.

Ever since 11th grade's mandatory reading of The Crucible, I have dreamed of visiting Salem, Massachusetts. I wanted to see the history of the Salem Witch Trials. Unfortunately, much of the town is geared more toward new-age witches, Tarot card readings, and the dark side. The monument to those killed due to being accused of being a witch was a must-see. The monument is simple, but effective. I don't know that I realized so many men were killed in addition to the women. I plan to do more research and learn more about the trials.

This memorial is right near the old burying ground. I went with a Hocus Pocus tour and it ended here. A tour guide gives the story of the witch trials and it does bring a tear to the eye. If you just were to happen by it, it wouldn't be anything out of the ordinary.

Right next to the Old Burying Cemetery. Small stone memorial for each of the accused witches. This is not where one was hung. Just a memorial.

I think this place is good if you are into the witchy stuff. Although I am not and I found the place rather strange and boring. Would not recommend - waste of time

Interesting to visit, right outside the cemetery. Shows all the names of those killed during the trials and how they died. It's not really old or in the place of the hangings but a reminder of all those who lost their lives during that event.

This memorial is a must visit for me every time I am in Salem. It is easy to get to, but tucked away off the street so that it is quiet, private, and respectful to the memories of those lost. This is a beautiful part of town and always makes me emotional.

I stopped by while on a walking tour. The stones are pretty cool and the little gifts and momentous people left for the victims were sweet.

We simply walked around. We only saw one informational sign. Not much to see. Probably better with a tour guide.

We took the Legends and Myths vs truth tour. The guide did a great job educating us on fact vs fiction regarding the witch trials.

Paying tribute to the victims of the Salem Witchcraft Trials should be mandatory if you are visiting the area. The amount of historical significance that passed through me during my walk through the memorial took my breath away.

The Salem witch trial memorial isn't very impressive. Just bench stones with the victims names and people laying flowers and tributes to a dark period in our history

It was moving to walk among the names if those who were accused of being witches without proof and without fair trials.
Many of the names I knew from my readings about that time.

A solemn reminder of what took place in what is now a tourist attraction. It’s a must see and very humbling. Very educational for our 8 year old.

Found this a nice opportunity to reflect on the tragedy that occurred in 1692 amongst so much “kitch” that seems to have taken over Salem

Free to visit. Easy walk around that I'm sure every tourist to Salem does. Informative to read the details of the "witches" on the stones. Worth the walk around and close to town.

This memorial is very simple and somber. The Memorial consists of 20 granite benches carved from a low stone wall surrounding an area adjoining the Old Burying Point. The benches are inscribed with the name of the accused and the means and date of execution.
It doesn't take long to see it all and it is a place that invites quiet meditation. Seeing the inscribed names and ages of the wrongly accused and the method by which they died is very powerful and certainly an important part of Salem and its history

By accident, there I was on September 22 viewing memorials for eight of those hanged on the same day in 1692.

Located right next to the Old Burying Point cemetery, this memorial consists of a bench for each person tried and murdered as a witch during the Trials. There are flowers and keepsakes placed on the benches by visitors and one local remembers those forsaken regularly, which serves as a reminder that good deeds can be done not just for the living. Be sure to look at the ground when you visit as there are quotes from the alleged witches during their trials. So much more moving than the usual statue that commemorates tragedies.

Next to the old cemetery. It seemed already well worn and did not offer much explanation of why it was there. I came to visit an ancestor. Be sure to go to Danvers memorial and the Archive center if you are doing genealogy. The museums/sites don’t seem to know much about each other in the area.

I visited on Halloween so it was quite busy and I would like to revisit at a quieter time but it was still a very evocative setting that helps remind you that the witch trials were a real human tragedy and that real people died. Well worth a few minutes.

This place is full of emotion. I couldn't hold back my tears when I saw the names engraved on each of the victims. The story of the Salem witches is the story of a woman without a husband. The story of women who did not respect the standards of society at the time. Being a woman will always accept that danger awaits us. Peace to all those who have lost their lives because men have so decided.

Very creepy and cool place to visit. It's amazing to think of the absolute treachery of "religious" people and what they did to these "witches". It's worth the free walking tour for certain. If we go again, I would definitely visit again and maybe take more time to read about the "witches"

The setting is peaceful and moving. commemorates the killing of poor Salem folk who never had a chance to defend themselves.

A fitting tribute to all 19 that were so brutally murdered. Each stone slab serves as a memorial where many leave flowers and change.

This is a beautiful memorial that is right at the heart of Salem. This was our first visit to Salem and we just stumbled upon it while wandering around. We learned more about it while taking a tour that night & I am so glad we did. Every stone has the name, dates, & how they were executed engraved. This is a quick walk through but it’s definitely something you have to do when you’re visiting.

We saw this on part of our walking tour, but we couldn’t enter because it was closed for maintenance. The other side is where the witch trial memorial is, so with both together, it was quite a heavy yet peaceful experience. Even if you can’t physically walk around to see the gravestones, looking around at the site was worth the visit.

This is a beautiful memorial to the people who were murdered due to mass hysteria in the 1600s. You can't help but to feel some peace for the victims.

Memorials for not have to be flash but they do, as this solemnly does, makes you stop and think of these tragic events and the insanity of humans at times

The memorial is set very nicely. The intention is to pay respect for those who were falsely accused and hung during the 1692 With Trials. Taking tokens of remembrance is one of the traditions Salem has to pay respect to those who died during the Salem Witch Trial, please take a note of that if you visit this site.

Beautiful and sobering memorial to a dark time in our history. Adjacent to a very old cemetery. Map is available to purchase but isn’t needed.

Whether you come by on a tour or just walk through, it's worth stopping to remember the people whose unfair persecution made Salem famous. If you go to any of the witch museums, you should definitely stop here to recognize the individuals put to death. The memorial is beautifully symbolic - definitely read the plaques around the site!

This is a moving memorial to the victims of the Salem Witch Craze, and a welcome relief from the more sensationalized and shlocky tie-ins (See: the Salem Witch Museum. Really, don't bother with that one.) Spend some time with each victim, consider the wider damage done by the trials and executions, and recognize that it happened not all that long ago.

just hearing all the stories and seeing the displays in the museums, you can get a better understanding of this place

A simple, tastefully done and thought provoking memorial next to The Burying Point historic graveyard. There is a granite bench for each of the 20 victims with name, means of execution and execution dates, including Giles Corey who was pressed to death. When we visited, a few cut flowers had been placed on each of the benches.

Salem is a nice old town! A lot of stuff to do, a lot of witch museums and history. The only thing bad is parking, plan on walking a lot

A beautiful place for those who were wronged. You can walk around this by yourself and don't really need a tour guide. All the stones have the names of all those who passed and its a nice place to take a stroll to pay your respects.

These people (among others) are the reason why you are here in the first place, each stone that protrudes out is engraved with the accused who has perished. Its not interactive and it's not where you let your kids jump all over the stones, (i know I'm starting to sound a little like an old man screaming "get off my grass" but come on these are basically grave markers of sorts... Do you let your kids climb on other memorials?)...end rant...

Very simple yet nice memorial. Be sure to bring some flowers, Small rocks, pennies or a little something sweet to leave on the concrete slabs. It was very moving to see flowers on all but 1 of the slabs (maybe they got blown away).

Memorial is similar to proctors ledge memorial. I assume more people visit protectors ledge because there was a ton of pennies, rocks and handwritten notes.

This memorial is there because of the graveyard where there are a few buried. I think some were secretly buried because witches couldn’t be buried in cemeteries with others. But please note these ladies and gents were not witches at all.

Very unique to learn the history. We went both at night (eerie) and during the day to actually tour and read the stones. Very unique and free.

It was so lovely to see that folks are still leaving flowers and such at the memorial. The energy there is palpable!

Salem has embraced its reputation as "Witch City" but behind the more commercial elements of the modern town is the somber historical event that resulted in 20 people executed. This centrally located and tasteful memorial allows one to pay respects to those lives lost and to consider the meaning of tolerance. This memorial was dedicated in 1992 (with Elie Wiesel there to speak at the event) to mark 200 years since the Salem Witch Trials.
Sitting next to the old cemetery, the memorial space feels quiet and tucked away, allowing for reflection. Each of the 20 women and men honored here have their names inscribed on stone benches protruding from the short encircling wall, with trees in the center of the space. When we visited, every single name had flowers or other tributes laid beside them. Words taken from the court transcripts are etched in stone as well.

Very sobering to realize that 19 people were killed over the hysteria created by teenage girls. There is a stone bench for each person hanged between June and October 1692.

I had a good time visiting salem. Make sure to do the tours whether it's a walking or trolley tour. Its interesting. I will be back again.

Such a somber place but oh so beautiful. The memorial was done so well. We had a tour guide as well that gave us all the stories that went with it. Would highly recommend viewing it with someone who has all the details.

Even though this area stays pretty flooded with people, its quite peaceful. The area is nicely done. We were there near Halloween, so it was very crowded, but we still enjoyed the memorial and the history behind it.

A nice memorial for those that died in the Trials. It was tastefully done so that they weren’t exploiting the horrible things that happened there. The memorial is next door to those that persecuted those poor souls.

This was interesting and well made - it is probably worth splurging for the guided tour but I didn't do it.

Very nice and well kept memorial site. It was mildly raining when I got there so walking through the cemetery made the mood somber but just right to take in the sights. Definitely is a must see during a Salem trip.

I reccomend to take a guided tour so you won't miss the significant factors associated with the memorial. It has lots of significance. The entire place is very symbolic and a beautiful memorial to the innocent lives that were treated so tragically during this time in history. The museum gives you a lot of facts and stories behind the cemetery and who people are.

Nice well kept memorial. You can take 5 minutes here or 30 depending on your interest. It’s just memorial stones with who was hung with the name and date of death, but definitely is a must see during a Salem trip.

All gimmicks aside, this is a must see. There are Stone benches with names of each of the wrongfully convicted and executed individuals, along with how and when they were murdered. The wall around it has a section removed and inverted that sits a few feet away to represent those who witnessed these fraudulent accusations being made and did nothing to stop the madness. There are large stone engravings on the ground with the last words of the accused. It's a beautifully sobering piece of craftsmanship.

Bring stones or coins in with you to leave on the various stones. Not a lot of info inside the memorial so read up before you go. Line moves fast and the memorial itself isn't a lot to get through.

Very cool memorial, we made multiple trips throughout the day to view it and see people in the area. Like most things in Salem, you just walk right up to it. Just find yourself a parking garage and pay for the day and keep that as your home base.

There isn’t a whole lot to this memorial in terms of detailed history/background. It’s more of a symbolic remembrance to those who died.

Go any other time of the year, you will enjoy yourself so much more. I learned my lesson and will never do October again.

spent a good deal of time at rebecca nurses bench and mary easty's bench left a penny with my birth year on it at each of their benches

This stop was included on a tour we were on but even if you're not on a tour, you need to make your way to this memorial.

This is a very solemn touching memorial to those who were wrongfully accused and hung during the witch trials in 1692. It’s a must see when visiting Salem.

It didn't look like much from a distance but as soon as I entered the 5,400 square foot plot I began to feel the sorrow here. As you walk through the entrance you will see inscriptions of the last words these women and men accused of being a witch spoke before they died (one example is: on my dying day, I am no witch). I was very moved reading them.

On the granite benches you will find a name, means of death, and date of death inscribed on the top of the bench of the 20 people represented here. This is a place to reflect on tolerance and understanding so please be respectful. I really liked that there was a fresh flower laid on the top of all but a few of the benches.

Love the symbolism in this attraction. A must visit in Salem, best if you can go with a tour because there is a lot of things you may not realize by visiting without a tour.

This is a nice place for history buffs. It is very somber and quite sad, but a great tribute to house who lost their lives.

The memorial isn't very big and not very fancy. I felt it was one of the more real and meaningful things to visit in Salem. It's pretty close to everything else in town.

We stopped in Salem on our way to Boston from Maine. I wish we would’ve had more time so we could’ve done a tour. There is a lot of history in this town. The tour guide that was by us was giving so much info, we just didn’t have the time to listen. Would recommend a tour if you have the time.

In my honest opinion, this is the best thing to see in Salem, MA and really the only thing worth spending time on. I realize I am a bit biased, but our trip to Salem did not really sit very well with me. So many people trying to make money off the sad misfortunes of these poor people was..... well, I found it to be a bit disgusting. But that's just me. I realize its a popular place for a lot of people and for a lot of reasons. Having said that...

The memorial is very well done. It is small. Understated. Unassuming. Peaceful. Solemn. Sad. Exactly how a memorial to these people should be. I appreciated it a lot, and whoever designed and built it deserves a lot of credit. There are rock "benches" jutting out from a rock wall - one for every person murdered after being found guilty of witchcraft. Some have wilted flowers on them. Others - nothing. There is a small cemetery that halfway surrounds the memorial. I do not know if the victims are buried there, as we did not have time to tour the cemetery. There are also some old buildings that are in the process of being renovated.

There is no charge for visiting the memorial. You can purchase a cemetery listing, but there is no pressure to do so. This is what Salem should be about. Preserving the memory of people who were taken too soon.

While the 19 annihilated souls were NOT laid to rest on this site, the memorial is more poignant and moving that the memorial recently placed at the site of the hangings. Well worth the visit

This is a very cool memorial dedicated to those killed during the Salem witch trials. I would 100% recommend this stop. Probably one of the best stops we made while in Salem!

We walked through on our own during the day and took in the moment of looking at each bench. Stunning landscaping and being surrounded by the cemetery adds another dimension. We then returned tonight on the Bewitched Night Tour and our guide, John, gave us a brief history of each of the 20 individuals and also a brief history of the cemetery.

Its amazing that they made this for those who were killed. They now have a place to be remembered and for us to pay our respects.

It is a quick walk around the area where the hangings allegedly took place. People were taking photos, leaving flowers and crying. Overall it was uneventful but we are glad we can say we at least went.

Very informative and moving memorial. We used action+ audio tour and were glad we visited the site. The quotes, names, dates and details made their histories very real.

A beautiful memorial that needs to be experienced at some point during everyone's trip to Salem. Haunting.

The memorial simply did not do the injustices that were done there justice. I almost drove right past it.

In the middle of all the hustle and bustle of every commercial gimmick of Witches and Halloween, sits a quiet and historic spot that is both sobering and poignant and perhaps my part of Salem. It is a small, green park between historic structures and the graves of the first cemetery in Salem. In all the hysteria about witches here, this is the only place that focuses on the victims of one of the greatest and grossest miscarriages of justice in the history of the United States. This quiet, shaded park is dedicated to the victims of witch trials with a bench for every innocent person killed for being a witch in the hysteria of 1692 Salem. In total 200 people were accused, 30 people were found guilty and 25 people died (19 hangings, 1 crushed and 5 died of disease in jail). The 20 who were executed are recognized with the dates and type of death on a stone bench. For me a visit really hits you that so many people could be so wrongly put to death in this country even if before this country was founded. Legally speaking, this is the darkest place and time in our country's history, and you are forced to ask yourself, why? If you come to Salem, you should absolutely visit this site.

Simple but stunning memorial in downtown that honors those men and women executed in the Witch Trials. There is a singular block with the name and execution date of each. It butts up against the burying ground where those in society who scorned them are buried. Very symbolic.

The Salem Witch Trials Memorial is not a tourist attraction in the conventional sense—it's a place of somber remembrance and necessary reflection. Tucked quietly behind the Old Burying Point Cemetery, it invites visitors to pause, contemplate, and confront the real human cost of fear, hysteria, and injustice.

Walking along the stone benches—each etched with the name of a victim and the date of their execution—one can’t help but feel the weight of sorrow. It is a stark yet dignified tribute to those who were wrongfully condemned and lost their lives during one of the darkest chapters in early American history. The simple, unadorned design only deepens the emotional resonance. These were real people: mothers, farmers, elders, daughters—reduced to whispers in history and remembered here with quiet dignity.

Though the memorial stirs sadness, it is also a profoundly important space. It ensures these stories are not forgotten and allows us to pay our respects in a meaningful way. Visiting this site reminds us of the value of empathy, the need for justice, and the perils of allowing fear to override reason.

It is a must-visit—not for entertainment, but for understanding. Go with an open heart, and leave with a renewed appreciation for truth, courage, and the enduring importance of remembrance.

If you come to Salem because of the Witch Trials this is a must see. Also, if you do not know the story, very informative.

We arrived 30 mins before the museum opened as we were using our Boston City Pass. Once the museum opened we had to queue in the main ticket line to show our passes and get tickets to enter. You are given a Salem Witch Museum sticker which can be used around Salem for discounts. The first part of the tour is in a darkened auditorium with illuminated stage sets displaying scenes from 1692. As each scene is lit there is a narration to explain the events lasting approximately 30 minutes.
You then move through to a second room where a staff member discusses the European witch trials and how witch hunts have evolved in the modern world.

Very interesting to hear the history behind all of this . Tombstones were beautiful. Cost is free so it’s a great excursion for all

Its a powerful memorial to the prosecution that these women and men faced that was all completely contrived to punish enemies. The memorial is lovely. The memorial itself is nice. I would have loved a little more information through out on signs etc. Just saw the one at the beginning. I would have liked to have known more about each of the 19 people memorialized- just had their names.

My only comment was that the docent or volunteer was really rude. I had a few kids with us. They sat on the wall at the end of the cemetery. I know they shouldn't have done that- but they were 10 and 9 and honestly had never been to a cemetery before. I was happy they stayed in one place and were sitting there peacefully while the grownups looked around . There were two volunteers there and were very snippy, unwelcoming, unfriendly. Were just there to correct everyone and not to welcome or answer questions. Over and over we saw them scolding people for minor things. Maybe they should just keep it closed to the public as they were both super angry at everyone.

The man yelled to the kids across 50 people "This aint Disneyland, have some friggin respect and get off the wall" It kind of caused a scene as like 50 people turned and looked and the kids were horrified and almost started crying. They had no idea. There were no signs not to sit on the wall or anything. Not trying to excuse their behavior, but the volunteers could have walked over and privately asked them to please get off the wall instead of screaming at them in front of 50 people. Totally unnecessary. In general in Salem- got a very unfriendly, annoyed vibe everywhere we went. We came to learn about the history and have a nice day out. volunteer behavior was over the top.

Very nice memorial. I'm glad that the people who went through this horrid time in our history are being remembered in this way.

City with a long history behind it, beautiful and mysterious, where every corner brings to mind the existence of the stay, the trial and the death sentence of the first witch. It is visited by a huge amount of tourists and apparently it is appreciated by everyone ,me too. It is definitely not to be missed. Albertop

This is next to a cemetery and a visitors center. It’s right out the back door of the Peabody Essex museum (reviewed separately and highly recommended). Near several kitschy witch themed attractions.

This is easy enough to stop by while you’re strolling through town, but it shouldn’t be an intentional stop on your itinerary. Not much to this, unless you’re you’re genuinely wanting to pay respects.

The Salem Witch Trials memorial is a must see on your visit to Salem, with all the fun of Halloween it is important to remember the horrors that took place in the city.

Very informative, unfortunately the actual cemetery was closed for landscaping upkeep , but the bench type stone outside the cemetery for each person who was hanged or executed with their name and date of execution was interesting. Interesting too that people had left flowers for each person on each stone.

Save your money. It’s overpriced for what you get.

You were escorted into a large room that is dark, and there’s a story that plays that lights up each section of the story.
The mannequins you can tell they were old. If you aren’t sitting in the middle you won’t be able to see all of the light up sections.
Overall a waste of money!

Lots of history and stories in this little spot. The slabs of cement with the victims last sayings were eerie but again it was nice. Someone puts roses on the seats almost daily which again sad but nice. I would definitely recommend visiting and learning about the site.

I think without a tour guide I wouldn't have gotten as much out of this; you can appreciate it more with an explanation. However, I think that a lot was glazed over and I personally would have appreciated more in depth information.

You can visit this cemetery by yourself. No tickets are needed. The dates and information on the tombstones tell a story themselves. Famous people are burried there. We are glad we visited this cemetery.

Very nice place. Seems to be well taken care of. Unfortunately due to the mistreatment of visitors they had to close the cemetery, but from the memorials stand point, beautiful and a very nice visit.

Knowing what we do about the Salem Witch Trials, this walk and memorial are deeply moving. 19 names are etched in stone as a memorial for these victims of the Trials. Don't be surprised if you are in tears!

The Salem witch memorial is a must see The feeling of those innocents was in the air. It was a stop on the witch walk but a definite to go to and just spend time being !!

It is a lovely tribute to the women and men who were wrongly accused and then hanged or pressed. I am glad the city is taking care to preserve their memories.

Coming to Salem, you know it is old. I knew brining my wife into town, that she would have to visit the memorial. It was very interesting to understand just how many people died because of a phobia of witchcraft.

You should come here if you are in Salem.

We had been to the Memorial before, but this time we were able to use a binder, for a donation, that explained the symbolism and meaning of the design of the memorial, which made it even more powerful and moving.

The benches that are set into the wall have the names of the people that were hanged, and in the case of Giles Cory, pressed to death during the witch trials. This is a serene memorial that was set up to mark the (300th?) anniversary of the Salem witch trials.

This was a great way to respect the passing of the ones wrongfully put to death. The tour we went on the tour guide was very knowledgeable about all the deaths and this memorial.

Very somber area. The stone memorial has the names of the 19 hanged and one pressed to death carved into stone benches and located right next to the Old Burying Point cemetery in downtown Salem. Must visit if in the area.

The memorial seems to be simple, but it's poignant. There is a stone shelf in front of each name where people leave flowers, coins and other tokens to show that the people killed by ignorance haven't been forgotten.

Out of season, unfortunately, it's a pity that there is no / or I did not find / such information.
Everything is closed, they invite you for spring.

Beautifully set up. A tribute to those who should have never been victimized in this way. Excellent and easy site to see.

This is a simply beautiful memorial. It was interesting to see how people still placed flowers and tokens on the stones for the victims. The trees in the area are the same type used to hang many of the victims. The Charter Street Cemetary sits on two sides of the memorial and is worth checking out.

We got to go to this while on a walking tour (highly recommend) and we were able to hear the stories behind the people and how the memorial came to be.

This is a lovely place to contemplate the lives horrifically and unnecessarily lost in the Salem Witch Trials.

When visiting, please take a guided tour or purchase a guidebook that points out all of the significant factors associated with the architecture of the memorial. It has so much more significance than just brick wall. The entire memorial is very symbolic and a beautiful memorial to the innocent lives that were treated so tragically during this time in history.

Didn’t think it was anything special. Each of the benches listed names and method of death. All 20 had the same look and it wasn’t anything memorable about it.

before u start walking get the binder from the man in front. i understand hes not part of it, however, his book has great information on each person. without the binder its just a pile of stones with names. we read the book at each stone, and understood each occurance. at the end u give the book back to him. what a sweet man. helped up understand what we were looking at.

We walked through this as part of our 'history of' tour, and seeing the stones and getting a bit of insight into the thoughts behind the monument's design really made you appreciate the weight of their deaths. It really brings the tragedy of the situation to perspective.

This is a memorial to the 19 people who were hung and the person who was pressed to death in 1692 because they were thought to be witches. Each person has a concrete slab with her name and execution date on it. It is a poignant place in the heart of Salem.

Love going here. Peaceful and beautifully simple. Nice place to stop and sit to pay your respects. Can get busy but worth going.

We visited this twice. First as the last stop on an evening tour. We are very glad we first experienced this spot as part of a tour as it gave so much context to what we were seeing. We came back in the day time to take a closer look. Highly recommend taking a tour that includes this stop.

It is nice to have a place to remember those that were subject to misjustice. While understated, it is in a quiet place and you have to hunt for it as there is alot of commercial businesses around, It is next to the Old Cemetary, another place that gets overlooked. I would stop by and pay the respects. No, they are not buried there, or are next door as no one would have them, they are or should say were buried privately.

This is a beautiful, shaded memorial for the 20 people who were murdered by the Puritans. Each seat tells the victim’s name, when they were killed and how. Definitely worth a visit if you are interested in the true history of Salem.

We thought this was a very cool spot to come and see on our visit to Salem. It was crazy to read about the events that happened and the chaos it caused. It was sad to see what these poor people went through.

The benches with the names and how they were murdered is a very fitting memorial for what had happened. The setting is very good. It is Salem, so there is a creepy factor, which I will put at about an 8 because of the cemetery surrounding it.

To think of the reason why there is a Salem Witch Trials Memorial makes it a somber experience but it is well done and well kept.

Worth seeing to honor those persecuted. You can view the cemetery from the memorial but if you want to see the cemetery you have to pay for an admission

This memorial has a spot dedicated to each of the 20 victims of the Salem Witch Trials and is located by the Salem cemetery. A very nice history lesson!

I came to Salem with my family and my mother. My mom and I felt this feeling of sorrow when we visited the memorial. We almost cried. We’re not tied in any way to any of the victims but we could feel it. The memorial is beautiful. I wish I had brought a flower for each of them.

The history, tour and stories were the best. People in costumes added to the witchery.Lots of people...standing room only and lines out to the cobblestone sidewalks for entry to museums, restaurants and stores.

Very poignant and sad, a time of hysteria in our country. We were glad we had our tour guide to flesh out the story, however. More information would have been better if we were alone.

I visited this memorial at night and was struck by how moving it was. It was so touching to see the flowers and letters left at each person's memorial.

It’s great to see the history behind the fables and stories we hear today. It’s also a great teaching experience for all people about telling the truth and doing the right thing

This was the main thing I wanted to see on this trip. The memorial is beautifully done and is well maintained. The adjected cemetery is equally well preserved and maintained. A must see if visiting the town!

This attraction is free. There is a small bench for each victim where people leave flowers. The old burying point cemetery is next door which is the oldest cemetery in Salem. Visiting was a sobering reminder that the witch trials were real and innocent people lost their lives.

This area is well kept along the cemetery. Many people have laid flowers down for the dead. It was very crowded when I went last.

The entire downtown area of Salem Massachusetts is something to take in. The visual markers for the names of the individuals hung reminder you that this location is more than just a touristy stop. Lives were lost.

Individual stone slabs raised up around a green space, each marking the victim, date of death and method. A tribute to those who died and a reminder to all, of their suffering and persecution.

Loved the quotes of the trial victims own documented words imbedded in the sidewalks. Right outside of Charter House Cemetery and a short walk from EVERYTHING else that is a must see in Salem

This is now somewhere peaceful and reflective. I enjoyed this tribute as it is sombre and respectful to those that had fallen victim of the trials.

Salem has perhaps made peace with the history of the unfair witch trial, a warning to all of us of what abhorrences superstition can bring; this monument is a touching testimony to this.

As my husband and I walked in and around Salem, we learned a lot more about the Salem Witch Trials. I found this memorial to be very minimalistic, but yet absolutely perfect as a tribute to the women and men who lost their lives during the Witch Trials. As you crossed the threshold (make sure to look down and read the etched statements), it almost got quieter, even though there were other people in there with me. I really enjoyed this experience.

Beautiful memorial. If you get to Salem early (before 10am when most stuff opens), I recommend to sit by the memorial site. almost daily you'll see people come by and leave gifts for each person lost to the Salem Witch Trials. It was beautiful :)

Each large stone has been engraved with an innocent person accused and killed for being a witch. Along side their name is how they were put to death. People often leave flowers on each stone to commemorate their passing and as an apology

Small but nice memorial for the victims of the Salem Witch Hunt. Unfortunately the adjacent cemetery was closed, and the spot seems to be a smoking hang out for the residents of a close by residential facility. It could also use some clean up, but is worth a quick visit when in the area

Loved the memorial and the history behind those who are memorialized. Unfortunately, almost all of the, died for nothing at all. Giles Corey has a very interesting story. More weight.

This memorial was very well received. The cemetery was right next to the memorial. No charge. This Memorial was very well taken care of. Highly recommend a visit here.

The Witch Trial Memorial is in a strange spot right behind the cemetery where none of the victims of the Salem Witch Trials are interred. The gesture is poignant, since these poor people were put to death for Witchcraft, and I'm sure the location was meant to centralize the ease of access for the tourists. The real spot should be up on Proctor's Ledge where they actually met their fates and that spot is unmarked by any memorial. The memorial itself is a stark reminder of what the Salem Witch Trials were all about. Worth a stop.

It was the main reason for our trip - to pay respect to the people killed in this tragedy. Make sure to bring something to put on each stone as an offering of remembrance.

each of the stones, people have left flowers, money, crystals, lighted candles, candies etc in honor of those that were hung so senselessly.

Very meaningful memorial for the poor, innocent victims of the Salem Witch Hunt tragedy. Peaceful setting. Remember to bring flowers and read the quotes taken from court transcripts carved into the stone on the ground as you enter the memorial.

The Salem Witch Trial Memorial is a must do when visiting Salem. Pays homage to the victims of the Salem Witch Trials in 1692. Each stone is engraved with the name of each individual who died resulting from the accusations of witchcraft.

If you go to Salem, this is a must see. The history here is so amazing. Just seeing the stones and names and talking to the guides. Very cool

We enjoyed our visit to this memorial. It was exactly what we expected and read about before our visit.
There were people around to remind everyone to be respectful and also to offer information and answer questions. We are glad we came.

Quick stop. 19 benches with the names of each of the victims of the witch trials. Carved out of a niche of the cemetery. Peaceful and worth a stop while in Salem.

A memorial to a sad event that makes a statement that is applicable throughout the past 300 years and Into the future

The reviews and the visitors center got us here. It was exciting to visit until it wasn’t. Broke my heart, sadness sinked it, and made me think of the poor women and men who were hanged. It was a lovely memorial to see.

Every time I visit Salem, I make sure to stop by the Salem Witch Trials Memorial. The memorial has 20 benches which are inscribed with each of the victim’s names, how they were executed, and their execution date.
 The Salem Witch Trials Memorial is a sacred space for reflection, and is right next to Salem's oldest cemetery, The Old Burying Point. (which is also called Charter Street Cemetery)

A few prominent judges are interred in Charter Street Cemetery, and they played a large role in the executions during the Witch Trials.

It's simple to visit this memorial because it's right in the middle of everything. It's a straightforward arrangement of stone benches with the names of those who perished during the witch trials. The sheer number of guys put to death shocked me.

Twelve benches devoted to individuals who were killed in the witch trails. Name, date of death and how killed. definitely showing it’s age.

Took my teenage granddaughter who had just finished reading The Crucible she found the whole experience town and all the people she met truly amazing and educational in learning more about what truly happened! She’s looking forward to going back!

This was sad and depressing, but their story has to be told and remembered. Not a first stop when you arrive in Salem - but definitely worth a stop.

A true shrine for those that passed. It is simply done, yet really makes you think about those days so long ago. We thought it was very well done. One of the main reasons to come here and it is a great place to learn about the history.

Visited Salem during the month of October and it was bustling, but despite the crowds the Witch Trial Memorial was very sombering. It is located right next to the Old bury ground. There are benches right next to the cobblestone wall of the graveyard in a U-shaped arrangement. Each bench had the name and date that each victim of the witchcraft hysteria lost their life. Most of the benches had little tokens left behind by visitors. It is a touching remembrance of lives lost unnecessarily.

Who came here to see it is worth it, each stone as the name and the way was kill the suspected witch

This is an essential part of remembering a tragedy in Salem's very dense history and paying respects to the individuals memorialized there. The memorial is adjacent to the city's most popular cemetery. You'll find flowers and stones placed on the slabs every day of the year. Notice the victim's last words on the ground as you walk in. A sobering experience.

Nice historical place to learn about a horrid past and pay respect. Would have spent more time here but it was overly crowded due to the Halloween celebration going on.

This memorial is right next to one of the cemeteries which are not very well preserved or looked after.

The monument itself consists of essentially a rectangular walkway with stones protruding (much like benches) with the names of those hanged / pressed engraved.

Not a great deal to it really.

We drove 2 1/2 hours from Truro , Mass. to see the attractions in Salem, and ended up driving around Salem for over an hour trying to find a parking place. We never did find a place. The one and only parking garage was full , and all of the spots on the street were either taken or they were marked for residents only. We were there in the middle of the week with nothing special going on. Maybe they need more than one parking garage in the tourist area.

Nice to walk around and look at the history of this town. They did a great job honoring those who died here. It is an obvious stop while in Salem.

There are 20 stone “benches” to memorialize the 20 people who were wrongly accused of witchcraft and thus executed. I don’t think the benches are meant for sitting. Each one is carved with the person’s name and the date of and method of execution.
It was a very busy Wednesday afternoon in July, but people respectfully passed by each marker.

A wonderful tribute to the people who unjustly lost their lives and property during the Salem witch trials. It is fitting that some of their accusers must look out upon the memorial from their place of burial.

This was a solemn location to walk around. not much information was given, but I had read about the trials and was under-impressed with the memorial.

When visiting Salem it is a must to stop and pay your respects at this memorial. Fittingly it overlooks the graveyard where many of their accusers are buried. Make note to look down and read their last words as you step into the memorial.

I didn't expect to feel as moved as I did visiting this memorial. There is a heaviness in the air that conveys the seriousness of the situations these people were exposed to. The attached cemetery was closed for renovation, but you were able to see headstones dating back 300-400 years. The amount of history that occurred here is just amazing.

I loved seeing the benches with the words written on the ground and the way that the benches had flowers and such. Would love to go again.

NICE to see memorials for the victims since none were actually buried but thrown into the ravine next to gallows hill to rot. Only Rebecca Nurse was buried after her sons and husband rowed up behind the hill and stole her body burying it in an unknown spot on the family farm in Danvers (originally new Salem village where the events actually occurred!) Open to public and there's a stone for Rebecca but actual burial spot so unknown.

Beautiful tribute to the 20 men and women accused of being witches. Just a quiet, reflective area. The adjacent cemetery was closed and we would have liked to walk through it.

The memorial is beautiful at night but it is worth seeing regardless of the time of day. A true perspective of the number of victims. We went of the "Bewitched After Dark Walking Tours" with Jeff. He provided a great amount of detail for each victim.

As long as you know the story behind the witch trials you definitely need to stop and pay your respects to this memorial. Simple yet to the point and just feels like a place of remembrance for those wrongfully accused.

We had a lovely time here, mostly just spent walking through and reading the names, feeling the peace of the place. I would have actually preferred doing a tour hear to learn more about the people and their stories. But it was a great experience all the same.

The memorial is adjacent to the Old Burying Point Cemetery on Liberty Street. The text in the stones to the entrance is poignant referring to the innocence of the victims. Running clockwise from the entrance are 20 stone benches. On each is engraved the name and date of execution in chronological order. It is interesting to note that a number of men were hanged and one was pressed to death.

Most of the bodies of the victims are lost to history. None are buried at the site.

The memorial is beautiful and informative. People regularly leave flowers and coins as offerings to the people in the memorial, which is lovely to see.

This is a lovely and small memorial and a nice place to pay our respect. It was a must for me as visiting Salem should certainly include understanding the history and tragedy of this place. I appreciate that it was open to all and did not require reservations or a fee to visit.

The memorial is a touching tribute to the victims of the Witch Trials, created a few hundred years too late to help them! If you don’t know the history surrounding the event, you owe it to yourself to take a tour with a knowledgeable guide who can instill the real gravity of what occurred back then, otherwise it’s just a bunch of stones with names on it.

The attached cemetery looks like it should be beautiful to spend time in, but apparently visitors have been causing too much troubles, so rather than walking through the cemetery however you’d like, you must stay on a path as you walk through , which Means you won’t be able to look at too many of the grave stones too closely.

So, in closing: the memorial itself is nice and touching but the cemetery it abuts isn’t as spectacular a place to visit as it could have been. I get it - tourists cause damage. I just wish that maybe they would add kore pathways which would allow us closer views of many more of the memorials

This wasn't a riveting experience, but definitely worth doing if in Salem trying to learn the history of the Witch Trials. Would recommend booking a tour (Bewitched After Dark was great) for more context on this memorial.

The depection of the jail was astonishing, how many people were stuffed into the cells and the fact that on top of the crowding, the prisoners had to pay for it was unbeleivable. Very interesting tour.

This is one of the first things we did when we came to Salem. I recommend buying tickets at the Wax museum first and walking though there before visiting. The museum gives you a lot of facts and stories behind the cemetery and who people are. One guy was pressed to death, in the museum they have a wax body that looked like him in real life. It’s nice to put a face to the name.

It was very interesting to read the memorials to the people who were killed there. Its amazing what a little fear and limited education can promote people to do.

This seems to be a memorial of injustice. The names of many victims are carved on the seats which surround the garden which I see located adjoining the old burial ground. It certainly commemorates the 200 odd people who suffered at the hands of the Salem courts. There is really something missing in this memorial park which could make a better memorial.

Having a physical memorial available to reflect, offer energy and support to those souls - invaluable. Simple, tasteful, respectful space.

Nicely explained by tour guide, Karen. Interesting that stone wall created without mortar. Flowers on cantilevered stones.

So much more meaningful when the memorial is explained by your tour guide - def a must if you're visiting Salem!

Although I didn’t recognize it as a memorial at first since it’s a small garden like area, it was tasteful done with 20 benches with names of the 20 people put to death.

This memorial is in the center of things, so you will find it easy to visit. It's simple--a series of stone benches inscribed with the names of the victims of the witch trials. I was surprised at the number of men who were executed. A contemplative experience.

It was sad but at the same time beautiful. So many flowers and keepsakes on the memorials. I leanred so much about the people.

This cemetery is beautiful and the memorial is very large. It brings out so many emotions. I definitely recommend visiting it at sunrise.

This is a very tastefully done memorial in a small park like setting. Beautiful Burying Point Cemetery sits next to it. This place screams history. Was a great stop, and the kids thoroughly enjoyed.

It was sad to see the memorial, but interesting in regards to history. When we went, all you did was walk around and look at placques dedicated to the people who lost their lives. I think if a historian/guide was there to answer questions or do a bit of a narration this would have been a lot better. Its free and you literally walk around in a circle. You walk by the Old Burying Point Cemetary but cant really read any of the stones. It takes about 10 minutes to do this activity.

This memorial was a reminder of the innocent lives lost. I didn't like the fact that tour groups are everywhere near it since I felt like I was intruding on their tour. It's right around the corner from Salem Witch Village which is a cool place to check out too.

Interesting memorial to the victims of the witchcraft trials, this open square in Salem is set up like 20 individual benches, each marked by flowers and the victim's name. In the midst of the kitsch of the town the sobering history and get lost. Any visit to town is not complete without a stop here.

This is a sobering reminder of a sad time in history. No due process. No fair trials. No Bill of Rights.

This memorial was very simple but beautiful & you could tell the community was very respectfl of the memorial.

The memorial is very moving and powerful. Personalized the victims as people. Elie Wiesel helped dedicate this memorial and especially now it is a reminder not to judge and discriminate against those different than you-and the resilts of mob mentality!

When visiting Salem, you have to visit this place. It gives you a real glimpse of how bad the Salem witch trials really were. The place is clean and the staff is very knowledgeable.

Short walk around memorial to pay respects to the 19 men and women who were hanged and the one man who was pressed to death.

In among all the halloween hustle this memorial reminds you of the sad story that makes this place a pretty tacky tourist attraction. Worth getting a guide who tells you how these innocent people were killed because of made up stories.
Really sad.

It was very interesting to walk around the memorial and rad the names of those affected as well as their cause of death.It really made the stories of the trials more real.

Don’t pay money for this. Just walk around and you’ll see plenty. If you must take full city witch tour to include this site. It is as it looks in pictures.

You can walk through this area, free of charge. Was interesting to read all the history. Don’t pay for the tour

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We visited the Salem Wax Museum and the Salem Witch Trials Museum. I knew little about the trial. We learned of the horrid details of the Salem Witch Trials on this guided tour. The guided tour was informative but made me mad. The witch hunt was fueled by xenophobia, religious extremism, politics and long-brewing social tensions. If I had to choose between the two, I'd recommend the Salem Witch Trial Museum. I took pics inside the wax museum but I didn't take pictures inside the Salem Witch Trials Museum.

This massive hysteria caused horrible injustices and the execution of innocent people, by public hanging or by being crushed to death and deaths because of the unhealthy conditions in jail. All were innocent. 20 were executed and 5 died while in jail. Over 150-200 people were jailed. Even animals were victims of the mass hysteria.

In the end, one woman, Ann Putnam, admitted to lying. She was the catalyst to getting this witch hunt started.

Many years later, those accused of being "witches" were exonerated. Elizabeth Johnson Jr., the last convicted Salem “witch” whose name had yet to be cleared, was officially exonerated July 2022. She received an official pardon after a successful lobbying campaign by a class of eighth-grade civics students.

There are so many instances in America's history and current events where false accusations caused country wide fear and scapegoating. The museum tour mentions those times.

My son and I saw the Salem Witch Trials Memorial on our tour with the History and Hauntings of Salem guided walking tours. It was a very somber experience to realize the people who lost their lives all because of greed and attention. Definitely need to see when in Salem. Would be best to see or read about the memorial before going so you get the whole experience and meaning of the memorial.

Yes, just go here. Still a free area to look at. Really cool old gravestones. They have the witch benches set up here too. The building next door is not intact anymore. Not sure what happened but the front of it is like a facade.

The memorials are wonderful, a true homage to the victims. Almost on top the area was a vendor selling french fries and people SAT on the memorials eating and on phones; the rank smell of grease filled the air and litter was left behind. Why does Salem allow this? There should not be anyone selling food in that area. DISGRACEFUL

This is worth the time to see since it is what Salem is famous for. It is pretty solemn since these are lives lost to hysteria. Walk around the area and read the names and understand the history of the place.

The city of Salem did a great job creating this memorial for the victims of the witch hunt. The guide standing at the entrance to the cemetery was incredibly knowledgeable and took time to answer our questions (we had several). Really loved seeing the old gravestones and learning about the differences among them regarding their stature within the community.

This was a very beautiful yet sad memorial. I wasn't aware just how many people died during the witch hysteria of Salem but it was 20. Each bench gives the name of 1 person who died and how they died. It's free to enter.

Nice quiet area at the entrance to The Old Burying Cemetery. There was a staff member present that was friendly and informative. Definitely worth a stop.

I teach high school juniors and every year we read “The Crucible” by Arthur Miller. I was so excited to take pictures of the memorial stones of those people who died in the Salem Witch Trials so that I could share them with my students. It had recently snowed on the day that we went there, and we almost couldn’t find the place because all of the stones were snow covered. Once I brushed the snow off, we were relieved that we were in the correct place.

If you go to Salem as a tourist, then visiting the memorial for the Witch Trial victims is a must. Without the horrific murders these women and men experienced at the hands of townsfolk you would likely not be there. It is simple, poignant and doesn’t glamorize the event. Located right in the heart of town, it is convenient for all to go and pay their respects.

We stopped on Saturday of Labor Day weekend. Stone wall with slabs sticking out with the names of accused witches. It’s outside the Old Cemetery so worth visiting the two. 2 woman were sitting on slabs meditating, this is why we can’t have nice stuff. This is why they yell at people to not step on the grass in the cemetery. Oddly staff didn’t tell them to not sit there.

This stop was one of the top 5 on my list of things I wanted to see while in Salem, I was not disappointed! This is a humbling experience. This is a wonderful memorial to the innocent victims of the witch trials. If you are interested in the witch trials or in history on general, you must visit this memorial. It is fittingly located next to the Charter Street Cemetery where Judge John Hathorne, one of the judges from the Witch Trials, is buried.

We were able to see the site several times during our stay. The place is quite central and easy to access. It is relatively small and therefore does not take much time to see. There are a few places around to sit, take a break, think about all the symbolics.

We stopped here as we walked around Salem and thought the location was interesting and iconic as we tried to learn about the time and the victims who died.

It is meaningful to visit these memorials next to the graveyard. It is sad to think that these people were not allowed to be buried in the cemetary.

Carved out of the 17th century cemetery, this is a moving memorial to the 16 who died in 1692. The eerie feeling of the trees and the spot of the gallows brings home the injustice.

A poignant and powerful memorial to those whose lives were ended in tragedy due to intolerance, fear and greed.

CRAIG HOCKENBERRY

I truly enjoyed my time in Salem, Massachusetts. The Witch trails were very interesting. The first true case of mass hysteria in the Untied Stares of America. Craig Hockenberry. The mood was very festive and the people of Salem very kind. The food was great and the entire town was a theme!

Craig Hockenberry

The Salem Witch Trials have always fascinated me and to stand in front of the memorial was quite moving. Sorry I didn’t take a pic of it! The cemetery right beside is unbelievable and the very ancient tombstones are quite remarkable that they’re still standing.

This is always on my list of places to stop when I visit Salem each year. It's always good to remember the past so we either don't repeat it or we can see it for what it is when it starts to happen.

It's weird to rate a memorial so I'm giving it 5 stars. If you want to pay your respects to the Salem Witch Trials Victims, come visit. It's also a lovely area to sit and reflect. Also near food and local shops so the area is a nice way to spend an afternoon.

Surprise that is wasn’t until the 2000’S that the city finally paid tribute to the people that were killed because of a crazy hysteria.

Very easy to find. You can read a description about the memorial before you enter into the area. Quiet and respectful. Each bench has the name of a person who was put to death during the 13 months of the witch hysteria. Someone puts flowers on each bench everyday. Great place to visit to understand the extent of the witch hysteria. Peaceful, yet haunting at the same time.

We saw the memorial during the day and again as part of a night tour. It's right next to the Old Burying Cemetery, which is a perfect place for it. Each of the benches lists their name, how they died and the date. Men, women and even a dog was accused and put to death. 1692 was a very different time in America's history. A lot was unknown and there were no lawyers back then to defend the innocent. This memorial pays homage to those that tragically lost their lives.

Wonderful tribute to those who were wrongly accused of witchcraft. Tragic, how these people were tortured. It's done wonderfully. Must see!

Nice to stop by but this won’t keep you occupied very long. It was a quick 10 minute stroll through the memorial and the cemetery - both free to do

We went to the Memorial as part of our walking tour which we took with a guide. A very good final point to see in Salem regarding the era of the witch trials.

This memorial is beautiful . I hope you take the time to read the quotes don’t just step over them :)

The location of this memorial was right next to the Charter Street Cemetery, so it was convenient to see. I was surprised that the actual location wasn't necessarily where any of the victims' punishments were carried out. It was explained better when we went on our History & Hauntings walking tour through Witch City Tours.

Absolutely amazing! I felt the history from the moment we stepped on the grounds. A bit emotional for me just to think of what happened to these people so long ago.
Great experience!

After seeing the kitschy shops along the way, I was expected expecting something else. What a pleasant surprise to see a tasteful and quite beautiful memorial. The Charter Street Cemetery next to it is fascinating to walk through, as well. There was a fence being erected the day we came, but the workmen allowed us to enter. This cemetery and the witch trials memorial were highlights of our visit to Salem.

This memorial was fairly easy to navigate and had a morose feel to it. Reflections of innocent victims and the torture they were subjected to was very disheartening.

We did this on our own and had no regrets. The memorial is a beautiful tribute to the people who were so unfairly persecuted and executed and it serves as a lesson for us today as well. We saw notes on some of the stones from descendants that were quite emotional. This is a must-do, and quite a departure from the shops that are capitalizing on the witch hype.

If you’re in Salem you should definitely take a few minutes out of your day to walk through the memorial. It’s not huge, but it’s well done and worth a stop

I came here to visit the memorial and see the tribute for these men and women who a select few in a small NewEngland town systematically murdered or allowed to be murdered.
An amazing history lesson on the power of greed and hysteria.
Step back from the Disneyesque Salem for a moment of respectful contemplation.

After hundreds of years of ignoring the period of the witch trials, Salem embraces this terrible time in history and brings the truth into the light for these poor souls. Taking the time to visit the memorial definitely put things in perspective after enjoying the other, more touristy attractions in the city.

Must-see to learn about the history of this beautiful city.
They will see the memorial to the trial, the cemetery and the places where people were hung at the time.

We always love visiting the memorial when we travel to Salem. It’s so nice to see the flowers and other offerings left at each memorial stone.

We placed flowers on the bench honoring an ancestor who lost her life and is honored in this memorial. Visiting the memorial was the main reason we came to Salem. We shared a photo with a cousin and his comment was "you are standing in history". The area now feels very peaceful.

We visited as part of our Hauntings of Salem with Witch City Walking Tours. It was a lovely way to end the tour and pay respects to the victims of the witch hysteria.

A nice tribute to what happened in Salem. We visited the location with our walking tour (Bewitched in Salem - highly recommend). While the area is tucked away with little signage of the significance of the benches it was worth a visit.

The memorial was nice. Salem is a commercialized joke. We were there on a saturday, very busy. I struggle with the deceased wrongly hung because they were "witches " but everything is about witches?? Magic shops, palm reading, Idk I just didn't care for it.

This memorial has been set up for those who hung during the witch trial era. It has been set up in a way that give those people a place of respect now. It is a really nice area and a great point to stop and visit.

This place was really done well. Although it made us a bit sad to see how these people were all killed. Unjustly as well. However that’s history. The flowers laid there were a nice touch and even notes from some of their ancestors. Good stop for sure.

Love exploring old historic homes. Very interesting area with lots of history to see. Self guided tour.

Perfectly designed memorial. The actual quotes at the entrance, the use of the black locust trees, the inscription on each victims memorial. Perfect. A must see in Salem.