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Ceremony to honor Bridget Bishop

10:00 am – A short remembrance at the 1692 Salem Witch Trials Memorial (Charter Street).
-10:30 am – History Alive is offering a talk on 17th Century clothing by historic costumer Antonio Infante (focusing on Bridget wearing a red bodice and how that did not mean she was a sex worker, i.e. dispelling myths, etc.) at the Old Town Hall.
-10:50 am – Special performance of *Cry Innocent: The People Versus Bridget Bishop at the Old Town Hall Bridget’s arrest will occur outside at 10:50 am, with the show going inside to the second floor for an 11 am performance. There is an elevator.
*In lieu of purchasing a ticket for Cry, audience members will be encouraged to donate to HAWC. If they present a donation receipt upon arrival for the show, they will have free entry.
-11:50 am – Post-show Q & A.
-All day at Turner’s Seafood – One dollar from every ‘Bridget’s Punch’ that is ordered will be donated to HAWC. This cocktail can be ordered with or without alcohol.