Bewitched, Bothered, and Bewildered: Colonial Witchcraft Trials

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Before the infamous Salem Witch Trials of 1692, other inhabitants of Colonial America were accused of practicing witchcraft, including Elizabeth Garlick of Easthampton, Long Island. Various punishments were meted out, ranging from banishment to death. Join researcher Joe O’Toole at the Clifton Springs Library on Monday, October 19, 2026 for this informative and highly entertaining presentation to learn about colonial attitudes toward witchcraft, hear the stories of accused “witches,” and explore the reasons for the hysteria in Salem, Massachusetts.