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Walk Salem’s Old Burying Point with Author Daniel Fury
An intimate, author-led one-hour exploration of Salem’s Old Burying Point and the Witch Trials Memorial that uncovers Colonial-era scandals and notable burials.
Walk Salem’s Old Burying Point with Author Daniel Fury.
Join author Daniel Fury for an intimate one-hour tour of America’s oldest Colonial cemetery, the Old Burying Point. The walk begins with a grounded discussion of the Witchcraft Hysteria and moves into the newly renovated burying ground to trace the lives — and scandals — of the people who shaped Salem in its first few hundred years.
Highlights
Outing Highlights
Witchcraft Hysteria and its Context
The tour opens with a focused discussion on the events of the Witchcraft Hysteria, setting the social and legal backdrop before moving into the cemetery itself.
Notable Graves at the Old Burying Point
Explore the last resting places of a Mayflower passenger, Witchcraft Trial judges, innocent children, and members of both high society and the working class — a cross-section of Salem’s early community.
Author-Led, Intimate One-Hour Stroll
Led by Daniel Fury — author of the first book about America’s oldest Colonial Cemetery — the tour is deliberately small and intimate, designed to illuminate both celebrated deeds and lesser-known scandals.
What the day feels like
What the Tour Feels Like
The hour unfolds as a compact narrative: a preparatory discussion about the Witchcraft Hysteria followed by a walk into the Old Burying Point where individual headstones and family plots become entry points into centuries of local history.
Suitability
Who it's for
Who gets the most from this short, focused historical walk.
Practical planner
Details to review before reserving
The tour runs for one hour; check with the operator for seasonal scheduling and start times when booking.
Confirm any recommendations with Salem Black Cat Tours before arrival; for an outdoor cemetery visit, basic weather-appropriate clothing is advised.
Tours are offered by Salem Black Cat Tours and are author-led; consult the operator for meeting-location details and booking information.
Review cancellation policies before reserving.
Frequently asked questions
Planning Your Outing
How long is the Cemetery and Witchcraft Trials Tour?
The experience is an intimate one-hour tour.
Who leads this tour?
The tour is led by Daniel Fury, the author of the first book about America’s oldest Colonial Cemetery.
What sites does the tour visit?
The itinerary includes the Witch Trials Memorial and the Old Burying Point, with visits to graves of a Mayflower passenger, Witchcraft Trial judges, children, and other community members.
Who operates the tour?
The tour is offered by Salem Black Cat Tours.
What will I learn on the tour?
Expect a discussion of the Witchcraft Hysteria followed by biographical stories tied to headstones and plots that reveal Salem’s notable deeds and scandals.