42: Witches, Curses, and Underground Tunnels. Salem Maritime National Historic Site
42: Witches, Curses, and Underground Tunnels. Salem Maritime National Historic Site  
Podcast: National Park After Dark
Published On: Sun Oct 31 2021
Description: Happy Halloween! It is officially the spookiest day of the year, but it is also the end of spooky season. We could not finish off Spooky season without traveling to the iconic town of Salem Massachusetts. Salem is famously home to the witch hysteria of the late 1600's but there is a lot more history to this New England town. Join us as we dive into the history of how Halloween started, the witch trials, and the lengthy history of the Maritime Salem Historic Site.  A site that now preserves over 600 years of global trading and a history of underground tunnels that still lie beneath the town today. We dive deep into the illegal activities that took place here, the old brothels, and haunted souls that never left them. This is Salem Massachusetts being looked at in a way you just may have never seen before. We love our National Parks and we know you do too but when you're out there, remember to enjoy the view but watch your back. Please take a moment to rate and subscribe from wherever you’re listening to NPAD! Become part of our Outsider family on Patreon to gain access to ad-free episode, bonus content and more. Follow our socials Instagram, Facebook , and Twitter. To share a Trail Tale, suggest a story, access merch and browse our book recommendations - head over to our website.   Sources:  Massachusetts: Mercy Tavern (spookeats.com) The Ghosts of Salem Tour | Salem Family Friendly Ghost Tour (ghostcitytours.com) The History of Trick-or-Treating - HISTORY MERCH! National Park After Dark (national-park-after-dark.myshopify.com) Thank you so much to our partners, check them out! BetterHelp: Take charge of your mental health. NPAD listeners get 10% off their first month at betterhelp.com/NPAD Storyworth: Give a thoughtful personal gift that will preserve memories for years to come. Get $10  off your first purchase at storyworth.com/NPAD TodayTix: See the show that you have always wanted to see and find the best prices!  Get $10 off your first ticket purchase at TodayTix.com/NPAD