Salem, Massachusetts was where the "witches" were at. Obviously, the witch trials were the most historical event that had taken place. Did you know that some of America’s first millionaires lived in Salem, Massachusetts? Most people earned their money from overseas trade. The trade brought much cargo and money. Salem’s wealth is also expressed through their different types of architecture and museums. Salem’s industries consisted of trade, shipbuilding, and fishing.
Puritans were strong believers of demonic forces in the time period of the witchcraft trials. Many Puritan pastors had performed exorcisms in very high-profiled situations. They performed exorcisms on people who were possessed by the devil or displayed any demon-like actions. Puritan roots still influence present-day society in America by the use of exorcisms. For example, many horror movies are based on exorcisms. And in these types of movies a pastor is usually the ones getting rid of the devil.
The House of the Seven Gables was built in the year 1668. The mansion is the oldest standing 17th century wooden structure in England. The House of the Seven Gables was the inspiration for author Nathaniel Hawthorne famous book. The book was named after the mansion itself. The house that Hawthorne was born was moved to The House of the Seven Gables and is a few feet away from the historical mansion.
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