Author Carson Hudson shares some practical 17th-century tips for identifying witches.
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Witches in the Colonies
Great Escapes
Stories of famous captures are rivaled only by stories of famous escapes at Williamsburg’s Public Gaol. Tom Hay shares his favorites.
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Cry Witch, Part Two
Hear the verdict in the trial of Grace Sherwood, the “Virginia Witch.”
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Cry Witch, Part One
Take a seat at the trial of Grace Sherwood, the “Virginia Witch.”
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The Liberty Pole
Tarring and feathering dissenters at the liberty pole was political theater in the 18th century, says Tom Hay, Colonial Williamsburg’s courthouse supervisor.
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Williamsburg's Public Gaol
Gaynelle McNichols talks about her fascination with the misfits who spent time in Williamsburg&s gaol in Revolutionary times.
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