Very moving memorial. It is very interesting seeing the names and how they were killed. It is small, and you could rush through there, or probably comfortably see it in around 10-20 minutes pausing and reading each one. If you are interested in history and Salem’s past, this is a must-visit.

If you are in Salem, its a must. I am moved to see that a memorial exists in the heart of town, to reflect on the innocent lives lost in the Salem Witch Trials. So much of Salem is commercialized and touristy, that its easy to forget the real reason it is so important to visit...to reflect on the intolerance experienced in our countrys history! I was also touched to find out Elle Wiesel gave a dedication speech here the year it opened. If this is something that interests you I recommend also visiting Proctors Ledge memorial (only a few minutes away).

What a walk back in time! This beautiful memorial is for all the people that were accused and placed on trial for being a witch. Each bench has the name of the individual and how they were killed. Majority of them were hanged and only one person was pressed to death. So this is just a memorial and is not where the individuals were hanged, that’s at a different location. The memorial is right in front of a very old graveyard, but the graveyard was closed the time we went because of maintenance. There’s no gate in front of the memorial, so it’s open 24 hours, but the graveyard closes.COVID Safety rating: 10/10, it’s outside and when we went it wasn’t busy. There were only 2 teens and 3 unsupervised little kids. Plus majority of people in Salem were wearing masks even outside.

Loved visiting the memorial, great quick stop. Right by it is a great cider and churro place and cute little witchcraft and magick shoppe, called pentagram

Seeing the cemetery and memorials was a great experience. You definitely want to check this free experience out if you get the chance!

Fun place to go and visit. A lot of history. I would definitely go back there again

It was sad and sobering to know these humans were persecuted just because they were different. The memorial is small and simple and that made it all the more haunting. Lovely orange and yellow flowers placed on each stone was a beautiful touch.

Amazing to see how much different life was back then reading their words that were written.

Smaller area than I thought but very serene, the grounds keepers do a great job of keeping everything nice and there are plenty of shops near by.

A beautiful and thought-provoking memorial. Its fantastic to think how this truly happened 400 years ago. Its so cool to see headstones from that time and imagine what actually happened on the same ground. Definitely worth checking out if you are in Salem. Do not miss it!

I did not like the tour. Boring . Wished there was more to it. We were so excited to go. Very blah

What a humbling stop. Not going to spoil it but one of the hanged victims has ties to a very famous actress. Go with an open mind and heart because these innocent people suffered unnecessarily.

Lovely memorial to all the victims of the witch trials the cemetery was closed for landscaping work so didnt get to walk through

This is a beautifully presented and very touching memorial. The thought that went into the creation and layout is incredibly deep, and thought provoking. Keep in eye out for the final words of the accused, etched in stone on the perimeter ground. Also worth noting, the section of wall that is separate, and inverted, representing those who could have stepped in and stopped the horrors, but chose to stand back and not act.In this era, when were again slipping into witch hunts, and baseless accusations, sites like this are VITAL to remember the mistakes of our past and committing to do better than our forefathers.

Im a history buff and theres plenty of history here! Definitely a must see

If youre a fan of history, youll love this place. I enjoy visiting cemeteries and learning stories of people, who were lay to rest there. It was the oldest cemetery Ive ever been to, and Im glad I had a chance to pay my respect to all the victims of Salem witchcraft hysteria.

Its a cool place but world be better if it was more maintained Anne people werent smoking and littering

The most saddening sight. I recommend this everyone, to pay their respects to those who were wrongfully killed from a conviction they were innocent of. Rest In Peace.

Once in a life time stop. Busy in October, but not crazy where cannot walk, etc. Have to go and morneau for this mass hanging.

Fascinating history and so beautiful. I will return again theres so much more to explore...

Beautiful memorial. Very tastefully designed.

Beautiful memorial to the innocent souls who were wrongly killed.

An amazing place full of history. Being from California, you cant wrap your head around the amount of history there is here. Just walking among grave stones that are several hundred years old is a rare experience you cant do in many places. And to be able to do it on the night before Halloween adds that extra layer of thrills and chills.

So much fun. love this city.

Best tour ever. Interesting in the history od Salem? Come here.

Cool walk and shops near by. Checkout bit bar close by.

Lots of history here. Not many people were here which made it a good spot for pictures.

Totally worth the trip to Salem. It was absolutely awesome. Shop owners were very knowledgeable about what they sold. Everyone was pleasant. Such a unique place to visit.

This place was really neat. Very somber

I am very glad we checked this out. It was a beautifully done memorial. If you are going to Salem it should be a must add to your places to see. Since there is no known place of burial for the victims of this event it gives memorial to each one.My daughter had done her research and gave us her own mini tour and that was nice. It helped us understand the layout of the monuments better. I would suggest looking up things about it so you can go in with some knowledge of the layout.

Very emotional place. Left flowers. Should see this piece of history.

Its interesting, its somber.....a little sad and sobering. Sadly we still do the same kinds of things in different ways.

Incredible history in this elementary. From the memorial stones of each of the victims from the Salem witch trials to some of the first people to come over on the Mayflower, this is a must stop if youre in Salem.

It was closed, but looked cool from afar.

Clean town and area. Intetesting history. Glad we have the memorial so we do not repeat the past.

This place was neat and filled with all kinds of history. We enjoyed our time exploring the area. I would have liked for more things to be open close by, but nothing was. The area around the memorial was kind of like a ghost town (pun intended). It was nice that they did not limit access to the cemetery and we were able to walk around and view it all.

The ledges of rock are dramatic and visually pleasing. The elbow to elbow flow of people is not so much.

Very informative. The guide was very helpful and answered every question.

Small but effective.

Truly sad to see. The minute you enter this small space, an overwhelming sad feeling washes over you. But only if you know the true history. Even if you dont, that feeling will come over you, once you read each memorial.

Its a nice place. Its intense once youll learned all the history.

Very historic and the tours are very educational

The memorial is set out very nicely and each person that died during the trials has their own stone. It is set out very simply and peacefully next to a graveyard. I didnt give it 5 starts because i fell as though it could have had more information about each person but that is just my personal opinion.

This is a very touching tribute and a must visit spot when you are in town. Be sure to visit the lightning tree. If you can take a guided tour as well, worth the experience and knowledge.

Really feels like a national treasure that really captures the sad and somewhat creepy history Salem is known for. We went right after visiting the Salem Witch Museum, so it felt like a natural next-spot to pay respect to these people. Visit in October, like we did, for the perfect ambiance!

Solemn & beautiful memorial to the victims of the Salem Witch Trials.

Go check out this lovely memorial. It was a nice place for quiet reflection

Cool and interesting place. Graveyard was closed for renovation unfortunately.

Very interesting piece of history .. love the brick and cobblestone roads .. the Witch City Mall takes you back to the late 70s/early 80s .. all of the shops with all things witches

Super cool spot near the cemetery. The memorial was really nice and tributes all the people who suffered throughout this dark period of history. Giles Corey is there too! Respect!

Oldest graveyard Ive probably ever been to. The memorial to all who were accused of being witches and hung during Salems witch hysteria is very touching if you understand the history.

This place is what you make it. Very well done. Names are respectfully displayed. Several visitors are not giving the respect that is due unfortunately. Please take tokens of remembrance if you go. I was not aware of this tradition until I arrived. Others have left flowers, coins and fruits as gifts.

Kinda underwhelming but the historical aspect makes it cool

More touristy than I thought it would be. Love all of the originality of the house, the woman worker/owner gave us more information than we knew what to do with. Awesome place, but huge tourist trap.

Beautiful and peaceful. Walked through the cemetery and was amazed how old it is. Unknowingly captured some curious voices while recording video of my walk through of the cemetery, it was before 9am on Saturday, July 28. I was the only living being in the cemetery aside from 4 doves so that debunks any extra voices...it would make any sceptics or non believers in the afterlife think twice.Give respect to all, whether in human or spirit form.I would love to visit again!

This was the first place we stopped & a good place to begin a visit to Salem. The cemetery is a little creepy with the many old graves. Many of the historical names learned here are ones that youll come across during the rest of your time in Salem as you learn the tragic story of the town & its characters.

Wonderful place to learn about our history. I recommend taking an informational tour. When I go I leave tokens for Burroughs, Bishop, contemplate how I am able to practice my religion freely, and yet, they were only perceived as being Witches, died for it. Salem is a great New England sea town. I recommend going in September.

Really enjoyed this place. The stones are in a horseshoe shape and you go around reading the stones. Each person has their own stones with year of birth and year of death as well as how they died i.e. by hanging. I got goosebumps going around to each stone just thinking of the horrible death these people had to endure. Some stones even had flowers on them.

A memorial to the victims of the Salem Witch Trials. It has actual testimony of their innocence etched into the stone works that really drives the injustice home. Also, since it was close to the anniversary of many of the victims hanging, there were flowers left in remembrance.

It’s closed for restoration and maintenance - save yourself the trouble of trying to park and enter and just avoid it.

Always a good time!

The graveyard and the memorial was both very nice n tastefully done. Simple yet true. Was very impressed

A beautiful Memorial for those who were falsely accused of such heinous acts. I pray that their souls are at rest. May their sacrifice stand as a testimant so that no one else shall succumb to such maddness that claimed their lives.

Pay some respect to the people fallen to the witch trials.. Beautifull spot located next to the old burial grounds of Salem

Very somber memorial for people to pay their respects to those falsely accused and murdered.

The memorial consists of stone benches with flowers laid across them. Its right next to a cemetery, which is the second oldest cemetery in the U.S. Overall, extremely cool.

This review is for Salem Witch Trials Memorial which is located in Salem Massachusetts and a popular tourist attraction. The grounds at Salem Witch Trials Memorial are well-kept and the grave sites seem to be respected and cared for which is so much more then they pour accused who are buried there received in their final hours. If you are in Salem Massachusetts stop by the witch trials Museum and say a prayer for them.

Interesting town, site, and history. Went here for Halloween! Lets not repeat these horrendous actions.

Very chilling spot to imagine the horrors that these innocent people where faced with. Quiet spot to pay your respects to the victims of a dark period in American History.

Love learning about the history

I live in Salem.Is a fabulous place to visit and marvelous to live hereHalloween,is something not to be missed.And we have our own Pirate Ship! Ye Olde Pepper Co Chocolate shop on Derby,Front House Coffee Shop! Gotta Go!

Its beautiful, right in the middle of Salem. I loved the symbolism of the accused being separated from the rest of the cemetery by an iron gate. These good Puritans were put out of their church, the worst thing you could do to a Puritan, and iron wards off witches. Someone really thought about this. These are not the actual graves of the accused, just markers to memorialize them. It was nice, too, that other visitors were quiet and respectful in this area.

While I did not hate it, frankly both my wife and I expected a little more. If you have kids, I would normally say it is great but maybe the story is a little graphic for the younger ones. For adults, at least in my opinion, the highlight is the gifts shop.

Amazing town good people beautiful place to visit and amazing sites.

Incredibly solemn, respectful place of mourning. As you approach a hush falls over everyone. This is a place to think. A place to remember. It reminds us how volatile we can be, and how dangerous it is to be different. Cold stone benches that no one sits on out of reverence for the suffering endured. This is a place of sorrow and regret and hope that some day we will learn our lesson for the last time. Its a timeless monument to a timeless crime.

Beautifully done-makes the witch hunt seem so real today.

One of the very first cemeteries in America.

Gorgeous, heart breaking site. Really drives home what happened to the people accused in the trials.Please be respectful, I saw some very ignorant people letting their dog pee on the memorial. Let’s preserve this site and show it respect.

Beautiful memorial. Can leave flowers or offerings. The last words from victims are powerful and featured at entrance.

It really gives you a real idea of what happened.

A pretty memorial. It could use some more upkeep to but overall, it was a good experience

Very awesome to be able to stand in the middle of American history. Very sad, knowing what happened. All our teenage girls enjoyed their time, loved finding the names from their class readings - The Crucible- and walking through the area, small though it is, they felt the historical emotions.

Great memorial! Must see.

I had a great time here. Was my birthday on the 11th.

Worth the trip

It is a old cemetery with a lot of history. Remember if you visit to not go in there after dark as you will be arrested. Respect those that rest there.

This memorial took my heart. I didnt know it actually existed. When I took the time to examine the inscriptions on the stone ground (actual sayings of the victims before their elections), I felt like crying. It was such an intimate and teaching moment about this countrys past and how far (or not so far) weve come. It was perfect and I really appreciated it.

Awesome place to visit while in Salem! Love how theyre restoring the old stone grave markers!

Every Wiccan must see. So much magikical history

A part of our New England history that cannot be ignored. I was greeted by guides upon arrival and given a booklet about the history of the memorial. A must-see in Salem!

It was a cool stop in Salem. The graveyard was fenced off this time but it was neat to be there

Somber walk through memorial with informative etched stones to memorialize some of those who suffered during this period in history. Can get busy, but one of the must see sites of Salem.

Super creepy, sad, historic spot with a ton of tales and stories to get your imagination going. GO to the National Park Service spot in town. They have an amazing gift shop where you can book walking tours of the area. They also offer a lot of hands-on crafty type projects for kids. This is an amazing, family friendly spot. Also great for adults only.

Amazing place to take a tour and learn about witchs trial history. Salem is a destination you cant miss

Horribly crowded, partially blocked by food trucks and EZ up tents with people selling junk. There is no way to truly enjoy the history. There is absolutely no parking anywhere in the entire town, as 90% of the town is resident only, it was a complete waste of an afternoon

Loved learning about the history. A good reminder how rumors and gossiping can really have an impact on lives.

Very disappointed in the people here. No respect for the dead, walking all over the grass and the graves. But it is a beautiful, historic place and the memorial its very nice.

Awesome place to walk around and learn about the witches

Perfect for the price. Staff were excellent and the skit performed very well. The woman who hosted the tour was very kind, easy to understand, professional and very complete with her speech and did her best to answer any questions we had. She was very sweet. Id never been to this museum before, despite having been to Salem numerous times. I must say I was impressed. Very glad I decided to come.

Historical!!! Very well preserved! Has an errie vibe around that whole area.