Rev. Samuel Parris lived in Wayland after leaving Salem, having played a central role in the infamous witch trials. Generations of commentators have delighted in depicting him as an arch-villain. What exactly did Parris do during the witch trials – and not do? What was the situation in the Village that resulted in such an avoidable tragedy? How did he end up in Wayland and in the Noyes-Parris House, the oldest house in our town?
Marilynne K. Roach, writer, researcher, illustrator, and author of “Six Women of Salem,” will address these questions and more. This presentation follows the brief annual meeting at First Parish of the Wayland Museum and Historical Society, from 7 – 7:30 p.m. Members of the community are invited to join for the presentation. RSVP here.
First Parish is located at 225 Boston Post Road in Wayland, at the corner of Routes 20 and 27.