#The Old Burying Point Cemetery of Salem

[myhauntedsalem]

The Old Burying Point Cemetery of Salem

A ghost tour of Salem is not complete without a visit to the Old Burying Point Cemetery. This cemetery sits on a small plot of land sporadically dotted with worn, decrepit gravestones. It is actually the second oldest cemetery in the United States and because of the dark history linked to it is also thought to be one of its most haunted.

Salem is of course most famous for its history of the Witch Trials. The Old Burying Point Cemetery is linked to that history by holding some notable characters that influenced this notorious era. The cemetery holds the remains of the man known as the Hanging Judge, Jonathan Hawthorne. He is suspected of being responsible for one of the cemetery hauntings, showing up in unsuspecting tourist photographs.

The Old Burying Point of Salem is also thought to manifest many other paranormal events. Many people have reported hearing disembodied voices, sighting unexplained light anomalies and experiencing sudden temperature drops as they trudge through the dated gravestones.

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[rabbitcruiser]

The Salem witch trials were ended by a letter from Massachusetts Governor Sir William Phips on October 12, 1692.

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[emmastory]

I always like to stop in and see some old friends whenever I'm home for a visit

#salem #cemetery #old burying point

[dianasson]

"Here lyes buried the body of Mr. Jona. [Jonathan] Archer died July 16th 1746 in the 76th year of his age."

At Old Salem Burying Point Cemetery

[celtichammerclub]

Me flaunting my Celtic Headless Horseman tee in Salem, MA four years ago. I need to go back there 🎃💀🍂 Get your own Celtic Hammer Club Headless Horseman apparel here —> celtichammerclub.threadless.com/designs/the-headless-horseman-1 ➖ #celtichammerclub #headlesshorseman #dullahan #sleepyhollow #salem #salemmassachusetts #haunted #spooky #legendofsleepyhollow #originalart #ichabodcrane #washingtonirving #pumpkin #jackolantern #halloween #samhain (at Salem Old Burying Point Cemetery) https://www.instagram.com/p/CjYzx4KL1bT/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

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[thesituationroom]

top five places in boston

i’m counting places in salem because we went there

1. that crazy ass consignment store in salem

2. ezra’s house

3. institute of contemporary art

4. old burying point cemetery

5. not a place but the commuter rail back from salem

[thegloomlord]

“song of the banshee” been taking a bit of a break the last couple weeks, but i was flipping through my portfolio & forgot i had some things i never posted. ♟️ • #banshee #scream #dark #art #gloomy #aesthetic #illustration #shadow #gloomies #silhouette #spooky #creepy (at Salem Old Burying Point Cemetery) https://www.instagram.com/p/CnuAA9fOAPv/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

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[spellboundtour]

Ghosts among Us: Discovering the Supernatural Side of Salem at Night

Often during our childhood haunted stories have fascinated everyone around us and when growing up hearing these tales one is naturally drawn to explore these places. One such destination that comes at the top of the list of millennials looking forward to a ghost tour is Salem in Massachusetts.

Exploring the supernatural side of Salem at night is something that every person visiting the city looks forward to & here in this article, we will discuss some of the most haunted places in Salem that you can visit at night.

The Witch House

Burying Point Cemetery

Hawthorne Hotel

Salem Jail

The Witch House

One of the most sought-after haunted places in Salem is the Witch House which draws in hordes of tourists at night due to its intriguing backstory. The witch house belongs to or rather belonged to Jonathan Corwin. Yes, you heard it right the infamous judge who presided over the witch trials.

Moreover, the Witch House is also famous because it is the only building standing to date that has a direct connection with the trials. But the underlying reason behind the Witch House being one of the major tourist attractions in Salem is because even today people have experienced paranormal activities when visiting the Witch House.

Most inhabitants and tourists claim that the Witch House is haunted by the spirits of people who were wrongly sentenced for practicing sorcery. Even some people claim that they have seen the spirit of Corwin in the Witch House to date which makes it a must-visit place at night when exploring Salem.

Burying Point Cemetery

The Burying Point Cemetery was established in 1637 and is the oldest cemetery in Salem and it is open to visitors who can explore the various cemeteries and ancient graves in the place. Now, if you are interested in learning the history of the place, this is the perfect place to start with in Salem.

Besides that, there are many famous persons belonging to that era like John Hathorne & Jonathon Corwin who have been buried in this Burying Point Cemetery. Most people visiting the Burning Point Cemetery have reported unnatural happenings and the cemetery is haunted by many spirits.

Well, the only way to find out the truth is by visiting the cemetery after light hours and there are also many tour operators who provide nighttime tours to the Burying Point Cemetery. Besides that, the cemetery also gives you a glimpse of Salem’s colonial history.

Hawthorne Hotel

Now, the list of haunted hotels in Salem is long but there are some hotels that feature at the top of the list when it comes to haunted places in Salem. The Hawthorne Hotel was constructed in 1925 and is considered one of the most iconic landmarks in the city.

The hotel is also considered an architectural marvel because it reflects the colonial era and also because of its spooky status. The guests and staff staying and working in the hotel respectively have often reported hearing unusual sounds like voices and footsteps in the corridors and outside their room.

In fact, there are also people who have reported weird functioning of the lights like the lights turning on and off automatically. Now, people visit the hotel because rather than discouraging people, the hotel authorities encourage tourists to stay in their hotel & especially if you want to experience paranormal activity then opt for the 6th floor.

Salem Jail

The list of haunted places to explore at night in Salem is going to stay incomplete if the name of Salem Jail is not included in the list. The history of Salem Jail is tied to the famous witch trials as the people accused of witchcraft during that time were confined to these prisons during the trial period.

Many prisoners who were kept here during the trial phase died in these cells because of unhygienic conditions and the biting cold.

Although the old jail doesn’t exist over here anymore still visitors are drawn to this particular place because of the paranormal happenings like the feeling of sudden chill in certain spots, the sound of a woman weeping, and people reporting seeing shadows. Well, all these happenings make it an interesting place to explore during your night ghost tour.

Finally

The above-discussed factors are some of the most haunted places in Salem that are thronged by visitors from across the globe visiting Salem for ghost tours. If you are planning a trip to Salem then make it a point to explore these haunted places to make your tour the most memorable one.

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[drewtos]

lightning crashes . . . #calebpickman #pickmantree #oldburyingpoint #cemetary #salem #salemmass #lightningtree #salemwitchtrials (at Old Burying Point Cemetery) https://www.instagram.com/p/Co3g1zktMCn/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

#calebpickman #pickmantree #oldburyingpoint #cemetary #salem #salemmass #lightningtree #salemwitchtrials

[historyofmassachusetts]

#old burying point cemetery #salem #salem mass #salem ma #historic cemeteries #salem history

[callofthemacabre]

The Old Burying Point in Salem, MA was opened in 1637 and is the final resting place of many of Salem’s prominent citizens. However, it is not considered a cemetery, which would be a county or city mandated plot of land dedicated to the burial of bodies, nor a graveyard, which would be located on a citizen’s territory or land. It is simply an area where the people of Salem began burying their dead.

However, just outside the gates to the Old Burying is the Witch Trials Memorial Site for the 20 innocent victims who were executed during the Salem Witch Trials in 1692. The names and dates of each of their deaths are carved into stone benches, decorated with flowers left by those who come to pay respects.

In the main entrance to the memorial site, pleas of innocence are also carved into the stone floor, cut off on each end to represent the way the victims were ignored and talked over during their trials. Among them are “God knows I am innocent,” “I am no witch,” and “Oh Lord, help me! It is false. I am clear.” Additionally, in the main entrance to the Old Burying Point, the phrase etched into the steps reads, “I am innocent; I am wronged,” forcing those that walk into the cemetery of these victims’ murderers to remember the words of the oppressed.

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[myhauntedsalem]

Old Burying Point Cemetery

Salem, Massachusetts

In Salem, Massachusetts, you’ll find the second oldest cemetery in the country, the Old Burying Point Cemetery. The Burying Point was established in 1637. For its age, every occupant at the Burying Point unquestionably holds historical importance. But, one of the most interesting names etched into the ancient gravestones belongs to John Hathorne.

Along with Hathorne, you’ll find most of the names associated with the Salem Witch Trials at Burying Point. From the memorial for the wrongfully accused to the headstones of their pious chastisers, Old Burying Point Cemetery is a step back into a time when the line between the wicked and the innocent blurred. Others who were laid to rest at Old Burying Point include Mayflower passenger, Captain Richard More, and the last governor of the Massachusetts Bay Colony, Simon Bradstreet.

Since the first bodies were laid to rest at Old Burying Point, there have been many strange occurrences. The occurrences were widely believed to be supernatural, as this was the era of the witch. It is also because of this era that many choose to discredit these accounts of paranormal activity as a good case of hysteria.

Nathaniel Hawthorne once wrote, “There is a fatality, a feeling so irresistible and inevitable that it has the force of doom, which almost invariably compels human beings to linger around and haunt, ghostlike, the spot where some great and marked event has given the color to their lifetime; and still the more irresistibly, the darker the tinge that saddens it.”

Paranormal Activity at Old Burying Point

Sensitives who have visited Old Burying Point have reportedly become overwhelmed with the sensation of sadness and despair. Even while just walking through the graveyard, the heavy feeling of depression descends and sends innocent passerby into feeling as though there is little hope to be found in the world.

Over the years people have successfully captured EVP of voices from the beyond at Old Burying Point. Also captured at the cemetery via photographs are mysterious shadows, emanating lights, orbs, white mist and even apparitions.

One of these apparitions belongs to Mary Bright Corey, who died on August 28th, 1684. She was the second wife of Giles Corey, who later became an unfortunate victim of the Witch Trials. Giles died from his inflicted torture on September 19th, 1692, just after the eighth anniversary of Mary’s passing.

Another ghost that has been seen is the figure of a woman who appears in the back corner of the cemetery. She is usually spotted wearing a powder blue dress, whilst holding a picnic basket in hand. Sometimes, she is also accompanied by a young boy. It is the believed the two spirits were mother and son, and died in a fire.

The Ghostly Lady in White

In addition to the other ghosts spotted at Old Burying Point, another apparition that has been seen with great frequency is a Lady in White. However, she seems to be a bit camera shy, as there is little photographic evidence of her manifestations.

Normally, once the cameras come out, the Lady in White transitions into bright orbs or vanishes altogether. Although, on at least one occasion, an expertly timed photograph was slightly able to capture an image of her figure.

The Lady in White has allegedly even been spotted in the parking lot to the cemetery, as well as near by in buildings and restaurants. Though, it’s entirely possible these sightings are of different spirits.

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[rabbitcruiser]

Visit A Cemetery Day

Visit a Cemetery Day is a holiday that takes place every last Sunday in October. This year it falls on October 29. It is a day that allows us to honor the life of those who are gone. It is a chance to admit that, though they’re no longer physically with us, we still have them in our memories. It is a day when people go to the gravesite of friends and families who have left this world. On Visit a Cemetery Day, many choose to redecorate the gravesite of their loved ones. Many other activities give life to this holiday as well.

History of Visit A Cemetery Day

The culture of visiting gravesites and cemeteries predates most modern cultures, and it has been a way of life of humans since ancient times. A cemetery is more than a collection of gravesites and headstones. It is a place for deep reflection and connecting. It is not a lonely place where you can’t learn anything. It is a place of meditation, where you get to reflect on the memories you shared with those who have left us. The headstones also contain messages about the people we cherish and are worth reading. It is usually a wisdom quote that captures the essence of life, and it can be inspiring.

Visit a Cemetery Day reminds us that we’re not entirely disconnected from those who have left this physical world. The memories they left remain with us, and we can cherish them as much as possible. We can also reminisce on the times we spent together and how they have helped us get to where we are today.

Visiting a cemetery is also sometimes a gathering affair where people come together to honor the departed. This is done for soldiers who died in battle and also victims of casualties. The essence of it all is to remember them for the good they’ve done and honor the memory we have of them. This is why cemeteries are generally known as memorial parks, emphasizing the memories left behind by the dead.

Visit A Cemetery Day timeline

7 A.D. Burial Under Church Control

The church handles burial services and takes charge of burying the dead in Europe.

1797 First Chartered Burial Ground

The State of Connecticut incorporates a new cemetery in New Haven.

1800s Company and Municipally Owned

Cemeteries not owned by the church become more popular and accepted.

1860s Tribute to Fallen Soldiers

Americans visit the graves of fallen soldiers to place flowers and honor them.

Visit A Cemetery Day FAQs

Can you observe from a private gravesite?

Yes, you can observe this solemn holiday from a private graveyard.

How can you decorate a gravestone?

The gravestone can have carvings and inscriptions. Also, you can bring flowers occasionally to beautify the place.

What if the gravesite is far away?

You can observe a solemn time with friends to honor the dead, even when their resting place is far away.

How to Observe Visit A Cemetery Day

Visit the burial place of loved ones

Decorate the gravesites

Have a picnic with family and friends

On this solemn holiday, you can visit the burial place of dear ones who have departed. It helps us honor the memory they left behind.

You can bring flowers and other ornaments to beautify the burial place of the departed. By doing so, we remind ourselves that the dead deserve respect too.

You can have a quiet time with family and friends. It is a time to reflect and share stories about those who have left us.

5 Facts About Cemeteries

Epitaphs are a great source of knowledge

Most gravestones face east

Meaningful carvings are common

Cemeteries are sometimes multipurpose

Number of graves on an acre

Apart from being words of hope, epitaphs are also known to convey vital information.

Many gravestones in the world face east, mostly to acknowledge the rising sun.

Several gravestones have very meaningful carvings.

Sometimes, cemeteries feature other things like art, historical artifacts, and museums.

An acre of land can occupy close to 2,000 graves.

Why Visit A Cemetery Day is Important

To honor the dead

Understand life better

Helps to remember the dead

On this special holiday, we get to honor those who have gone before us. It is good to cherish the memories they left behind.

When we visit the cemetery, we get a better insight into life and appreciate that we must cherish it.

On Visit a Cemetery Day, we get to recall the times we spent with departed loved ones. We remember all the things they’ve done for us and the memories we shared.

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[emmastory]

my mom died in summer 2019. we had been taking care of her for a couple weeks at my childhood home, and I stayed for a few days longer to help my dad make all the necessary phone calls and deal with logistical issues and honestly also just because I was not ready to get on the train and go back to nyc.

on one of those afternoons, which felt weirdly unmoored and aimless after the rigid routine of 24 hour care, I went to the old burying point in salem just to walk around and think my thoughts. I don't have any family buried in salem (they're mostly in essex about twenty minutes away), but I've always found that particular cemetery to be a source of comfort, and I still do.

#salem #cemetery #old burying point #death

[autumn-saves-me]

The Old Burying Point

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[vampiresbreath]

The Old Burying Point Cemetery

Salem, MA

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#unfortunately my phone camera stopped working but i took photos with my digital camera so #cemetery photos will be up when i get home and upload them to my computer #old burying point cemetery #burying point cemetery #salem ma #fall blog #autumn blog #autumn #fall #my photos #the witch judge