Salem State Professor Andrew Darien will be discussing via Facebook LIVE the history of the Towne Family, whose patriarch, William Towne brought his young family from England to Salem Village, now Danvers, MA. Rebecca Nurse, who was hanged during the 1692 Witch Trials hysteria was William’s daughter. Professor Darien will have many stories and facts to tell.
Andrew Darien is a History Professor at Salem State University. Some of his lessons and class discussions can be found here
The video will premiere LIVE at 2:00 p.m. on September 16th.
Speaker Series: Every 3rd Wednesday, 7pm. NOTE: June 17th Video up at 2:00 PM
Tapley Memorial Hall, 13 Page Street, Danvers MA.
Danvers Historical Society: 978-777-1666 or E-mail to dhs@danvershistory.org
Free Admission. Donations appreciated. We are not yet able to open our doors to the public given current health concerns.