The Man Who Put Salem Back Together

About this episode

This episode examines how Reverend Joseph Green guided Salem Village through the aftermath of the witch crisis of 1692.

When the witch crisis of 1692 faded, Salem Village was left to live with what it had done. This episode examines how Reverend Joseph Green guided this damaged community through its long and uncertain aftermath.Joining us is Dan Lipcan, the Ann C. Pingree Director of the Phillips Library at the Peabody Essex Museum, which has in its collection the diary of Reverend Green.

People in this episode

Host: Greg Houle

Guest: Dan Lipcan

Topics covered

• Salem Witch Trials
• community recovery
• historical analysis
• Reverend Joseph Green
• cultural impact
• documentary

Keywords

• Salem Witch Trials
• Reverend Joseph Green
• Dan Lipcan
• community recovery
• historical documentary

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: Phillips Library, Peabody Essex Museum

Places: Salem Village

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