Witch House (Corwin House)

The Witch House, home of Judge Jonathan Corwin, is the only structure still standing in Salem with direct ties to the Witchcraft Trials of 1692, and an excellent example of 17th century architecture. As a local magistrate and civic leader, Corwin was called upon to investigate the claims of witchcraft in Salem and neighboring communities, serving on the Court of Oyer and Terminer. Today, Witch House tours blend information about seventeenth-century lifestyles, furnishings, and architecture with fascinating insights into the events of 1692. Visitors gain a deeper comprehension of the lives of those involved in the Witchcraft Trials through examination of the material culture of the period.