A man in puritan clothing holding a skull in his right hand.

"Into the Invisible World:" Puritan Spiritual Beliefs in Seventeenth-Century New England

Minute Man National Historical Park

Special Event
  • Nov 1, 2026 at 1:00 PM
  • Free

In Seventeenth-Century New England, evil spirits were not a superstition, but a reality. They appeared through possessions, apparitions, and other physical means. Join park staff and living history volunteers at the Captain William Smith House, where they will share these stories and discuss the dark truths behind the Puritan system of beliefs.

Fees

This event is free to attend.

Location

Captain William Smith House. Parking provided at Hartwell Tavern. 112 North Great Road, Lincoln, Ma.

Latitude and Longitude 42.450790, -71.288604

Schedule

Date:

Nov 1, 2026

Time:

1:00 PM

Duration:

3 hours

1:00 pm until 4:00 pm

Event Type

  • Living History
  • Other
  • Talk