COURTESY OF HISTORY ALIVE INC.
History Alive Inc. and Petticoat Pages will host a commemoration of the 329th anniversary of the execution of Bridget Bishop, the first victim of the Salem witchcraft hysteria live on Instagram from the 1692 Salem Witch Trials Memorial at 10 a.m. June 10.
Bishop was the only person not executed in a group, and was a domestic abuse survivor. The event will honor her and all the 1692 victims and survivors of abuse, prejudice and ignorance — past and present.
17th century music and prayers will be shared, along with information about Bishop’s life. An offering of cider will be given to the trees at the 1692 memorial, inspired by customs Bishop no doubt saw during her youth back in her native England.
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To participate, tune in to @cryinnocentsalem on Instagram. Donations may be made to Healing Abuse Working for Change. This event is a collaboration between History Alive and The Petticoat Pages to promote awareness against domestic and sexual abuse to inspire action to create lasting change.
History Alive Inc. is committed to the production of new plays and theatrical scenarios based on true stories from the past. Emphasis is given to interactive theatre so that actors and audiences together, through a playful and dynamic way of engaging with history, might broaden their understanding of the present and gain a fresh sense of purpose within their own era. The company also seeks to invigorate the local economy by designing activities which connect the community and its visitors to a distinct, local history.
The Petticoat Pages presents women’s collective past from the 17th-19th centuries through a blend of performance and lecture to cultivate an understanding of how history is the study of choices so we can make better ones.
“Previously accused in 1680, Bridget’s death was the point of no return in the Salem Witchcraft Trials,” said Jennifer Emerson, founder of The Petticoat Pages. “While it is too late to help Bridget and countless individuals like her, we must act to break the cycle of abuse, once and for all.”
For information, visit http://historyalivesalem.com and http://thepetticoatpages.com.
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