In the old days, witches were so feared that people covered their graves with stones or stone slab. Witches were often buried at crossroads to confuse their spirit and prevent them from coming back and they were often buried upside down. They were buried outside of the graveyard because they were not allowed on holy ground. In Salem, you’ll notice most of the accused’s bodies locations are unknown. They were hung on proctors ledge and thrown in a ditch or shallow grave. People felt they didn’t d

Today, in the year 1692, the second execution day took place during the Salem witch trials. On this day, between eight o'clock and noon, Rebecca Nurse, Susanna Martin, Elizabeth How, Sarah Good and Sarah Wildes were transported by cart from the Salem jail to Proctor's Ledge. Each of these women, innocent of the charges brought against them, now faced a public death by hanging. While we can only imagine the emotions and thoughts felt by these women as they reached the gallows, the records give us