The State Library Author Talks Series is excited to announce author Daniel Gagnon as our October speaker!
Please join us in our historic reading room in the Massachusetts State House to hear Daniel Gagnon discuss his book, A Salem Witch: The Trial, Execution, and Exoneration of Rebecca Nurse.
Event details:
A Salem Witch: The Trial, Execution, and Exoneration of Rebecca Nurse by Daniel Gagnon
Wednesday, October 25th, 2023. 12 – 1:00 pm
Location: State Library of Massachusetts, Room 341. Massachusetts State House, 24 Beacon Street, Boston, MA 02133. Directions.
YouTube Livestream: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YeqwiqnBZMw
Event includes time for questions as well as an opportunity for attendees to purchase the book!
About the book: A Salem Witch: The Trial, Execution, and Exoneration of Rebecca Nurse is the first complete biography of Rebecca Nurse. In 1692, the inhabitants of Salem Village entered a period of hysteria and fear as accusations of witchcraft spread. Rebecca Nurse was one of the accused. Nurse, an elderly, well-respected member of the community was put on trial and eventually executed despite the support and protests from her family and neighbors. Daniel Gagnon expertly uses primary research to give readers the full account of Nurse’s life and gives a new perspective on the witch trials in today’s view.
About the author: Daniel Gagnon is an author and researcher focused on the Salem Village Witch Hunt of 1692. He serves on the board of directors for the Rebecca Nurse Homestead Museum. He is also active in local history serving as a member of the Danvers Historical Society and serving on the Town of Danvers’ Salem Village Historic District Commission. For more on Daniel and his work, visit his professional site.
Assistive listening devices will be available upon request. Can’t make it to the event in-person? Join the livestream on our YouTube channel.
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Author Talks Working Group
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