On this day in Herstory: On June 2, 1692, Bridget Bishop was the first woman to be tried for witchcraft in Salem, Massachusetts. She was found guilty and later hanged. Bishop was described as not living a Puritan lifestyle, for she wore black clothing and odd costumes, which was against the Puritan code. When she was examined before her trial, Bishop was asked about her coat, which had been awkwardly "cut or torn in two ways". This, along with her "immoral" lifestyle, affirmed to the jury that Bishop was a witch.
Thursday, June 2, 2022
Thursday, June 2, 2022
Thursday, June 2, 2022
On this day in Herstory: On June 2, 1692, Bridget Bishop was the first woman to be tried for witchcraft in Salem, Massachusetts. She was found guilty and later hanged. Bishop was described as not living a Puritan lifestyle, for she wore black clothing and odd costumes, which was against the Puritan code. When she was examined before her trial, Bishop was asked about her coat, which had been awkwardly "cut or torn in two ways". This, along with her "immoral" lifestyle, affirmed to the jury that Bishop was a witch.