The fascination with witches in Salem is undeniable. The reason for this love affair is almost inexplicable. Walking the streets of Salem on Halloween there were many witches present. At least these were witch wannabes. Who can say for sure how many there actually were.

I took the time to visit the Witch House while exploring the streets of Salem yesterday. This house is the only remaining structure associated with Salem of the 1690s. It is a misnomer to call it "The Witch House". This label refers to the fact that the house was owned by one Judge Jonathan Corwin. Judge Corwin played a roll in the witch trials, interviewing potential witches in his home office.

The home doesn't contain one piece of Corwin furniture. It may have been the site of some interrogation. It is a magnet attracting otherwise reasoning adults to plop down $7.00 to tour the oldest structure in Salem. I guess that "Witch House" is a better draw than "Corwin House -- Oldest Structure in Salem".

Sure, there are many more witch related sites. None that captured my interest. There is a witch museum, a Dairy Witch, and many other stores and such devoted to witches. Something, I'm sure, that would amaze those responsible for the trials and the devastation that played out in the lives of those accused.

Salem, a sleepy little New England town made infamous for its witch trials, now finds economic gain by promoting witches. How ironic........
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