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Cry Innocent : the People vs. Bridget Bishop September and October, 2016

The year is 1692. Bridget Bishop has been accused of witchcraft and YOU are on the Puritan jury. Hear the historical testimonies, cross-examine the witnesses and decide the verdict. Is Bridget Bishop capable of witchcraft? Play your part in history

The New York Times says "Not all of Salem's witchiness is silly. The play "Cry Innocent: The People Versus Bridget Bishop," in which the audience may question the accused, is educational and beautifully performed."- http://www.nytimes.com/2007/10/12/travel/escapes/12trip.html

A must see for everyone, "Cry Innocent" is the longest continuously-running show north of Boston. Featured on the Discovery Channel, the Travel Channel, A&E, Nickelodeon, TLC, NPR, BBC, CNN and MTV.

Winner of TripAdvisor's Certificate of Excellence.

Be sure to catch the arrest of Bridget Bishop on Essex Street before the examination.

IMPORTANT: PLEASE CHECK IN at the BOX OFFICE to exchange your receipt for admission buttons and to learn the arrest location for the day.

For a fuller itinerary ask at the box office for our new, multi-attraction GOOD DAY PASS UPGRADE. Limited availability.

The GOOD DAY PASS includes;

-1 timed ticket to Cry Innocent: the people vs. Bridget Bishop (witch trial play)

- 1 ticket for History Afoot walking tour: A 45-minute tour of Downtown Salem with our costumed, licensed tour guides, primarily concentrated on 17th century history. Leaves at 3:30 from the Old Town Hall. Limited to 30 people.

- 1 ticket to "The Spirit of Salem": A 35 minute film of important moments and people who have shaped Salem's identity. Film showings are at 12:30, 1:15, 3:30 and 4:30. Limited to 20 people per showing. (Select time when you check in at the box office.)

- 1 admission to The Salem Museum: Located on the first floor of Old Town Hall, The Salem Museum gives a rich overview of important events in the history of Salem. Admission is good for anytime between 12:00 PM and 5:00 PM.