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

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.

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.

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.

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 :)

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.