The Afflicted Girls of Salem

48 Front Street,Bath ME 04530

13 April, 2022

Description

Who were the girls that sparked the largest witch hunt in American history? Join in on the final session in a four-part workshop series on the Salem Witch Trials. This class will be held in person at Union & Co., Bath, ME, on Wednesday, April 13th, from 7-8 pm. Light refreshments will be served. In January 1692, two girls began behaving strangely. From their bizarre symptoms, more and more young women fell into grievous afflictions and fear spread over the small village of Salem. Whispers turned to cries that witches were to blame. Soon the trials consumed the whole village and beyond until over 200 people were accused of witchcraft. Who were the girls that sparked the largest witch hunt in American history? What was really to blame for their strange behavior? And what became of them after the trials ended? Together we’ll explore the afflicted girls of Salem and dive deeper into these endlessly fascinating trials. Sign up for the full workshop here or attend individual classes. SPACE IS LIMITED. ADVANCE REGISTRATION AND PROOF OF VACCINATION REQUIRED. Register HERE to avoid fees. Maya Rook resides in mid-coast Maine and is the mind and heart behind Illusory Time. Trained as a cultural historian and experienced as an educator, Maya seeks to dissolve conventional boundaries of the past, present, and future, as well as the self and other. Throughout her offerings she blends critical insight with humor and empathy to investigate the past.