This week, Author and Historian, Marilynne Roach joins Abby in the classroom to help explain the Salem Witch Trials.

Marilynne provides insight into how these trials heightened tension amongst neighbors and transformed the Salem, Massachusetts community’s view of witchcraft for centuries. Later, Marilynne addresses the many misconceptions and myths that were sparked as a result of the Salem Witch trials.

Keep up with Abby after class on Twitter: @AbbyHornacek

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