Once upon a time, in a small village, there was a haunted house. Legend had it that a witch lived inside the house and cursed anyone who dared to enter. The villagers would avoid the house at all costs, whispering stories of the witch's wickedness. Children would gather around campfires, daring each other to knock on the door and see if the tales were true. Many tried and failed, their terrified screams echoing through the night. One day, a young girl named Ellie moved to the village with her family.
Olivia Bogart, whose father restored and relocated the home, later recalled the excavation of the property upon which the Witch House first stood. Bones were found, but the bodies of those poor souls who had perished were never identified.
In 1656, when Jonathan Corwin was sixteen, Captain George Corwin discovered two Quaker aboard his ship, the Swallow, that had at the time been anchored in Boston Harbor. The witch bottle, like the black shoe, would protect the house from evil; unlike the black shoe, the witch bottle would capture evil before expelling evil.
One day, a young girl named Ellie moved to the village with her family. Curiosity got the better of her, and she couldn't resist the temptation of exploring the haunted house. Ignoring the warnings of the villagers, she walked up to the creaking front door and took a deep breath.
The witch from the haunted house
Built by a professional haunted house design firm, this eerie adventure is certain to give you chills and thrills. Salem’s Witch Mansion in a walkthrough haunted house where you will come face-to-face with witches, ghosts, vampires and other creatures of the night!
Witch Mansion has surprises around every corner as its inhabitants are just dying to meet you! In Salem’s Scariest Haunted House, your ghoulish ghost-host will usher you mortals into a twilight world of spirits, ghouls and apparitions of the Netherworld and beyond! Come see Salem’s largest gargoyle or perhaps meet our giant spider? Witch Mansion is Salem’s most visited haunted house; with high-tech animations and creepy ghost illusions, you won’t believe your eyes as you enter a twilight world of ghosts, beasts, and banshees.
Are you brave enough to enter?
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" Epic. This was the most epic haunted house, the giant spider scared the crap out of me! EPIC!"
-Bob T
" We had a blast. AWESOME! We had a blast. The monsters were amazing. This was like a Disney show, we were amazed and even got free spider rings. Thanks"
- Stanley U
" Best haunt in Salem! I can't say enough good things about this show! Great scares, great look, great price. I wish more haunts were just like this one. Hands down the best haunted attraction in Salem. If you can only go to one, go to Witch Mansion. and if you have time to go to others, you might as well go through again!"
- Dusti L
" AWEESOOMMENNESSSSSSSSS. This is the event to go this Halloween season. If you're in the area you must definitely check this place out! SCARYYY!!"
- Jimenez88
" BEST HAUNTED HOUSE EVER! Salem's Witch Mansion is a terrifyingly terrific time! I was able to choose the level of fright! No other haunted house has that! I chose ten of course! I really enjoyed it and i hope you would check it out for a thrilling adventure! Dont miss this one! Salems only real haunted house!"
- aVeX F
" Holy crap, that was awesome. I was more than a bit wary about it when I noticed it was not an actual house. but when I walked in right as a group of twenty-somethings came bolting back out the entrance from the first scare I knew I was in for a treat. So, I dropped my $8 at the door with the pretty girl working the register and pulled my big boy pants up and headed in. No way am I telling you about the tour because this is something you MUST experience for yourselves. I have been to Haunts all over the US and Australia and this, my friends, took the bloody cake, believe. Yes, it only took about ten minutes to get through but that's also because the girls I brought with me nearly peed their pants halfway through from getting scared so thoroughly, lol. This is a must for when you're visiting Salem. "
- Charlie V.
Schedule
Salem's Witch Mansion is open select days & hours May through October, and every day/night in October.
Call (978) 825-1300 for specific dates/hours!
Admission
$13.00 Adults
$10.00 Children
Look for our discount coupons in various Salem businesses & establishments!
Contact & Find Us
Witch Mansion Salem is located at
186-1 Essex St, Salem, MA 01970
While in Salem be sure to visit
While in Salem be sure to visit
With a trembling hand, she pushed the door open and stepped inside. To her surprise, she found herself in an old, dusty library. Books lined the shelves, their pages yellowed with age. The atmosphere was eerie, but not menacing. Ellie couldn't understand why the villagers were so afraid. As she continued to explore the house, she found more clues about the witch's true nature. In a hidden room, Ellie discovered a diary belonging to the witch. The diary revealed that the witch was not evil, but in fact, a misunderstood healer. She had lived in seclusion to protect her magical remedies from falling into the wrong hands. The witch had used her powers to concoct potions that cured ailments and brought prosperity to those in need. Filled with newfound knowledge, Ellie decided to share her discovery with the villagers. She held a meeting in the town square, taking the diary as proof of the witch's true nature. Reluctantly, the villagers listened as Ellie recounted her adventure and pleaded for their understanding. The villagers were skeptical at first, but Ellie's sincerity and the evidence in the diary swayed their opinions. Slowly, their fears turned into curiosity, and curiosity turned into acceptance. They decided to remove the haunted label from the house and turned it into a community center, dedicated to continuing the witch's legacy of healing and positivity. The witch from the haunted house became known as a guardian angel, rather than a wicked hag. Her story taught the villagers not to judge based on appearance alone, but to seek the truth from within. The village prospered, and the once-feared witch's name was remembered with gratitude and respect. Ellie had taught the villagers a valuable lesson about empathy and understanding. She proved that sometimes, the scariest stories hold the most meaningful messages. Everyone realized that their preconceived notions had prevented them from seeing the witch's true intentions. Together, they learned the importance of compassion and the power of second chances..
Reviews for "The Witch's Legacy: Tales from the Haunted House"
1. Sarah - 2 stars - I was really disappointed with "The witch from the haunted house." The plot was predictable and lacked originality. The characters were one-dimensional and I couldn't connect with any of them. The dialogues felt forced and unnatural, making it difficult to stay interested throughout the book. Overall, it felt like a cheap knock-off of other haunted house stories I've read before. I wouldn't recommend it to anyone looking for a truly gripping and unique read.
2. Mark - 1 star - "The witch from the haunted house" was an absolute letdown. The writing was amateurish and full of clichés. The story dragged on unnecessarily and failed to build any suspense or tension. The supposed twist ending was completely predictable, leaving me feeling unsatisfied. It felt like the author relied on cheap scares and tired horror tropes without bringing anything new to the table. Save yourself the time and skip this one.
3. Jessica - 2 stars - I found "The witch from the haunted house" to be quite underwhelming. The pacing was inconsistent and the story lacked a clear direction. The characters were poorly developed and their motivations felt shallow. The repetitive descriptions of the haunted house became tedious and failed to create a creepy atmosphere. Overall, it was a forgettable reading experience that didn't deliver on the promise of a chilling witch tale.
4. Michael - 2 stars - "The witch from the haunted house" felt like a wasted opportunity. The premise had potential, but the execution was lackluster. The writing style was uninspiring and failed to engage me as a reader. The scares were predictable and didn't have any real impact. The ending felt rushed and unsatisfying. I was hoping for a thrilling and atmospheric read, but sadly, this book fell short. I wouldn't recommend it to fans of horror literature.