In the early 17th century, witch trials were conducted in various parts of Europe and North America. These trials were based on the belief that individuals, usually women, made pacts with the devil to gain supernatural powers and caused harm to others through witchcraft. One of the most enthralling witch trials in history took place in Salem, Massachusetts in 1692. The Salem witch trials began when a group of young girls claimed to be possessed by witches. These girls, who were known as the "afflicted", exhibited strange behavior, including fits, screaming, and hallucinations. Their accusations soon spread to other members of the community, and a wave of hysteria and fear swept through Salem.
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Their accusations soon spread to other members of the community, and a wave of hysteria and fear swept through Salem. The trials were conducted by a special court appointed to handle cases of witchcraft. The accused witches were brought before the court and interrogated.
‘Witches on Main’ coming Friday to downtown Park Hills
A first-time Halloween-themed event sponsored by the non-profit group Revive Downtown Park Hills (Revive), called “Witches on Main – A Night of Brooms and Brews in Downtown Park Hills,” will begin at 5 p.m. Friday on West Main Street in downtown Park Hills.
West Main Street will close from Community Drive to Coffman Street at 4 p.m. for foot traffic and vendor setup. It will remain closed until 11 p.m.
According to Revive, this is a family-friendly event. Participants are encouraged to attend and shop the more than 60 vendors expected to be onsite. There is no charge for those who choose to come out and enjoy the festivities. Witches on Main activities will include a costume contest, giveaways, vendor booth contests, a 50/50 raffle, Halloween-themed specials, and “a few spooky surprises.”
The witch-themed costume contest rules are that participants 1) must be present to win, 2) the contestant must be dressed like a witch, and 3) all participant registration numbers must be displayed on their costume during the contest.
Registration for the free-to-enter contest is from 5 p.m. to 6:30 p.m. at the Revive booth, which will be located in the municipal parking lot.
According to the Revive organization, contestants will have a chance to work their magic on the municipal lot stage at 7 p.m. Local community members will judge the contest. First and second-place prizes will be awarded immediately following the competition. The first-place winner will receive a $100 cash prize, and the second-place winner will receive a vendor-donated merchandise basket. Contest rules are posted on the organization’s Facebook page and the Witches on Main Facebook event page.
All vendor fees, merchandise sales, and proceeds from the 50/50 raffle will benefit the community and beautify the downtown district.
“Having fun and helping our town grow is what this event is all about,” said Ashton and Ashley Hulsey, and Iris Richardson.
The Hulseys and Richardsons organized and continue to operate Revive. A project the organization currently has underway is the restoration of the Miner’s Mural located at West Main Street and Science Street, also known as Schram’s Corner. Holly Kearns is restoring the mural and has invited people to “honk when they go by.”
Community members, local businesses, and organizations donated the $6,000 required for the restoration. Money raised during the Witches on Main event will fund future beautification projects.
For more information, go to either the Witches on Main or Revive Downtown Park Hills Facebook pages.
Downton Park Hills is already dressed up for Halloween, thanks to the Scarecrow Contest hosted by the Downtown Park Hills Association (DPHA). Witches on Main are encouraged to pick their favorite scarecrow and go to the DPHA Facebook page to vote for the “People’s Choice” award.
Jeannie Northrup is a staff writer with the Daily Journal. She can be reached at [email protected]
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They were often subjected to physical tests, such as being weighed against the Bible or pricked with needles to find "witch's marks" on their bodies. The court relied heavily on testimonies and eyewitness accounts, often overlooking lack of concrete evidence. The accused witches faced a grim fate if found guilty. They were typically hanged or, in some cases, pressed with heavy stones until they confessed. Over the course of several months, 20 people, mostly women, were executed as a result of the trials. Many more were imprisoned, and their lives were irreversibly shattered. The Salem witch trials were not only enthralling but also deeply tragic. They revealed the power of fear, superstition, and mass hysteria to drive people to commit heinous acts. The trials were eventually brought to an end when the governor of Massachusetts disbanded the court and pardoned the remaining accused witches. Today, the Salem witch trials serve as a reminder of the dangers of prejudice, intolerance, and the manipulation of fear. They continue to captivate and intrigue people, shedding light on a dark chapter in human history..
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