Beth founded Witch City Walking Tours in 2014 as a way to share her passion of the culture and history of Salem. A native of the North Shore, she has traveled all over the country (49 out of 50 states). Beth is a 6th grade teacher, historian, and is currently pursuing her Master’s degree. Some of Beths' favorite spots include the Salem Willows, Ledger Restaurant, the Hawthorne Hotel tavern, the Witch Dungeon Museum, Mahi Mahi Cruises and Notch Brewery.
Beth founded Witch City Walking Tours in 2014 as a way to share her passion of the culture and history of Salem. A native of the North Shore, she has traveled all over the country (49 out of 50 states). Beth is a 6th grade teacher, historian, and is currently pursuing her Master’s degree. Some of Beths' favorite spots include the Salem Willows, Ledger Restaurant, the Hawthorne Hotel tavern, the Witch Dungeon Museum, Mahi Mahi Cruises and Notch Brewery.
April was born and raised in the Salem area. Her family has long, historical roots in New England, so she's passionate about sharing our local past with our tour guests! Some of her favorite Salem spots are: The Adriatic, Ziggy's and Son's Donuts, and The Landing. Her other interests include fashion, photography, makeup, art, philosophy, working in healthcare, and helping others.
April was born and raised in the Salem area. Her family has long, historical roots in New England, so she's passionate about sharing our local past with our tour guests! Some of her favorite Salem spots are: The Adriatic, Ziggy's and Son's Donuts, and The Landing. Her other interests include fashion, photography, makeup, art, philosophy, working in healthcare, and helping others.
Chris lives in the Point neighborhood of Salem. His career has included working for a haunted house, as well as IT and marketing roles. He built his first website for his employer in the mid-nineties, and helped build the original, award-winning First Night Boston site. Chris has a Public Relations degree from Salem State University.
Chris lives in the Point neighborhood of Salem. His career has included working for a haunted house, as well as IT and marketing roles. He built his first website for his employer in the mid-nineties, and helped build the original, award-winning First Night Boston site. Chris has a Public Relations degree from Salem State University.
Cody is a lover of all things Salem. Growing up in California, he first visited Salem 14 years ago and he felt like Salem was home. He's an avid traveller and has been to over 28 countries. He has a masters degree in International Relations, is a French trained chef, is a designer and artist. He loves to explore New England. He's always on the search for the best Boston Cream Donut and antique Salem Witch memorabilia.
Cody is a lover of all things Salem. Growing up in California, he first visited Salem 14 years ago and he felt like Salem was home. He's an avid traveller and has been to over 28 countries. He has a masters degree in International Relations, is a French trained chef, is a designer and artist. He loves to explore New England. He's always on the search for the best Boston Cream Donut and antique Salem Witch memorabilia.
Dani is a New England Native who loves all things spooky, baking and painting. She makes chocolate cupcakes and prop body organs in her spare time. She has a passion for history and feels it’s important to teach it, especially in a place as rich in history as Salem.
Dani is a New England Native who loves all things spooky, baking and painting. She makes chocolate cupcakes and prop body organs in her spare time. She has a passion for history and feels it’s important to teach it, especially in a place as rich in history as Salem.
David was born and raised in Massachusetts and moved to Salem four years ago, but has been coming to Salem to visit family for the past 25 years. He loves history, architecture, quirkiness, and walkability of downtown Salem. David has a Masters in Education degree in History and has been an educator for over ten years, and doing walking tours in Boston and Salem for six years now. David loves talking about early world history, naval history & architecture.
David was born and raised in Massachusetts and moved to Salem four years ago, but has been coming to Salem to visit family for the past 25 years. He loves history, architecture, quirkiness, and walkability of downtown Salem. David has a Masters in Education degree in History and has been an educator for over ten years, and doing walking tours in Boston and Salem for six years now. David loves talking about early world history, naval history & architecture.
Originally from Queens, NY, Dawn has been a Salem resident since 2012. She has embraced this beautiful city and all of its haunted history. Dawn has traveled extensively as a touring drummer and also enjoys classic rock, pickleball, reading, and video games.
Originally from Queens, NY, Dawn has been a Salem resident since 2012. She has embraced this beautiful city and all of its haunted history. Dawn has traveled extensively as a touring drummer and also enjoys classic rock, pickleball, reading, and video games.
Heather is a bookworm, record collector, theatre kid, and art lover. You will often find her lurking in the shadows with a book, her trusty headphones, and a cup of coffee. A lifelong mystery and history lover with a passion for giving a voice to those who no longer walk among us. Don't be surprised if she suddenly appears to give your dog a hug and ask you questions, she is a very curious lady.
Heather is a bookworm, record collector, theatre kid, and art lover. You will often find her lurking in the shadows with a book, her trusty headphones, and a cup of coffee. A lifelong mystery and history lover with a passion for giving a voice to those who no longer walk among us. Don't be surprised if she suddenly appears to give your dog a hug and ask you questions, she is a very curious lady.
Jeremiah is a lifelong educator, having served in various roles from teaching at both high school and college levels to being Head of School for schools around the US. He is also currently an educational consultant. Jeremiah loves storytelling, teaching and thinks of our tours as instructional walks through one of the most fascinating historical classrooms in the country: Salem, Massachusetts. Originally from the Midwest, he now has lived in Salem for 3yrs
Jeremiah is a lifelong educator, having served in various roles from teaching at both high school and college levels to being Head of School for schools around the US. He is also currently an educational consultant. Jeremiah loves storytelling, teaching and thinks of our tours as instructional walks through one of the most fascinating historical classrooms in the country: Salem, Massachusetts. Originally from the Midwest, he now has lived in Salem for 3yrs
Justine has a BA from Colgate University in Sociology with minors in Anthropology and Psychology, as well as a graduate certificate in Community Education from Merrimack College.
Justine has a BA from Colgate University in Sociology with minors in Anthropology and Psychology, as well as a graduate certificate in Community Education from Merrimack College.
Leanne is a Massachusetts native who lives in Salem with her husband, dog (Rocky), and cat (Presley). She loves to sing and dance and has been doing it for as long as she can remember. Leanne also enjoys acting and has participated in some musical theater shows throughout Massachusetts. She enjoys exercising daily and occasionally creating cosplays.
Leanne is a Massachusetts native who lives in Salem with her husband, dog (Rocky), and cat (Presley). She loves to sing and dance and has been doing it for as long as she can remember. Leanne also enjoys acting and has participated in some musical theater shows throughout Massachusetts. She enjoys exercising daily and occasionally creating cosplays.
Mia is a filmmaker, history nerd, & native New Yorker who has relocated to Salem to fulfill her lifelong dream of living in a real-life Halloween Town. Mia can often be spotted in the wilds of downtown Salem where she is on a quest to try every restaurant, geeking out at the PEM with her husband, or in the park with her familiar, Shadow the black lab.
Mia is a filmmaker, history nerd, & native New Yorker who has relocated to Salem to fulfill her lifelong dream of living in a real-life Halloween Town. Mia can often be spotted in the wilds of downtown Salem where she is on a quest to try every restaurant, geeking out at the PEM with her husband, or in the park with her familiar, Shadow the black lab.
Molly is originally from NH but currently lives in Orlando, Florida. This is her second season with WCWT and is excited to keep learning about the Witch City! She and her husband Jason have two kids, Kash and Ty, and two dogs, Stanley and Will, who think they are kids. When Molly is not working, you will likely find her reading, writing or napping!
Molly is originally from NH but currently lives in Orlando, Florida. This is her second season with WCWT and is excited to keep learning about the Witch City! She and her husband Jason have two kids, Kash and Ty, and two dogs, Stanley and Will, who think they are kids. When Molly is not working, you will likely find her reading, writing or napping!
After moving to the North Shore in middle school, Mykaela quickly fell in love with Salem, and has since spent half her life here. Her passion for history stems from her belief in a strong, supportive community, and equitable access to education. Aside from history and politics, you can usually hear her discussing her cat Boopboop (yes that is the cat's real name,) or singing along far too loudly to the radio in her car. She would recommend Koto for sushi.
After moving to the North Shore in middle school, Mykaela quickly fell in love with Salem, and has since spent half her life here. Her passion for history stems from her belief in a strong, supportive community, and equitable access to education. Aside from history and politics, you can usually hear her discussing her cat Boopboop (yes that is the cat's real name,) or singing along far too loudly to the radio in her car. She would recommend Koto for sushi.
Paige has been with Witch City Walking Tours since 2018, while she was still a student at Northeastern University. When she is not giving tours around Salem, she works for Northeastern in Admissions. She enjoys reading, baking, and learning languages. She is fluent in Spanish, but she can speak a little Arabic, Mandarin, German, Portuguese, and working on Polish. You might see her in town drinking coffee at the Hawthorne or eating popovers at Ledger.
Paige has been with Witch City Walking Tours since 2018, while she was still a student at Northeastern University. When she is not giving tours around Salem, she works for Northeastern in Admissions. She enjoys reading, baking, and learning languages. She is fluent in Spanish, but she can speak a little Arabic, Mandarin, German, Portuguese, and working on Polish. You might see her in town drinking coffee at the Hawthorne or eating popovers at Ledger.
Rebecca was a college educator in the natural sciences and humanities for over ten years before making the pivot in 2020 to guide tours in historic downtown Salem. Rebecca holds degrees in biology, theology, and American studies, and loves to discuss the history and pop culture of Salem. She is a member of the House of the Seven Gables, Historic New England, and a Trustee of the Salem Historical Society. When not on tours, she can be found walking her dog.
Rebecca was a college educator in the natural sciences and humanities for over ten years before making the pivot in 2020 to guide tours in historic downtown Salem. Rebecca holds degrees in biology, theology, and American studies, and loves to discuss the history and pop culture of Salem. She is a member of the House of the Seven Gables, Historic New England, and a Trustee of the Salem Historical Society. When not on tours, she can be found walking her dog.
Ryan joined Witch City Walking Tours in 2019 and being a history nerd, has loved every minute of it. Moving to Salem for his eighth grade year, he made it a personal mission to learn all he could about the city around him. Giving tours has made him fall in love with every brick in the sidewalk. Each one has a story to tell from years past. Ryan can't get enough of local cuisine and coffee, so he knows where to go for a good bite!
Ryan joined Witch City Walking Tours in 2019 and being a history nerd, has loved every minute of it. Moving to Salem for his eighth grade year, he made it a personal mission to learn all he could about the city around him. Giving tours has made him fall in love with every brick in the sidewalk. Each one has a story to tell from years past. Ryan can't get enough of local cuisine and coffee, so he knows where to go for a good bite!
Born and raised in New Orleans, a true lover of History, Culture, and all things Spooky! Has always had a love and passion for Salem and finally had the opportunity to make the move here in 2021. She takes pride in her knowledge and is always learning more. Uses humor and quirkiness to share these things with others!
Born and raised in New Orleans, a true lover of History, Culture, and all things Spooky! Has always had a love and passion for Salem and finally had the opportunity to make the move here in 2021. She takes pride in her knowledge and is always learning more. Uses humor and quirkiness to share these things with others!
Seán O'Brien is a ginger who does not appear in most pictures and is banned from the state of Oklahoma for reasons the government refuses to divulge. He likes cats and brandy. Also he has a Master's degree in 18th century military surgery.
Seán O'Brien is a ginger who does not appear in most pictures and is banned from the state of Oklahoma for reasons the government refuses to divulge. He likes cats and brandy. Also he has a Master's degree in 18th century military surgery.
Stacy Kilb is a professional cat herder with more than 10 years of experience. When not following feisty felines, she can be found stalking the streets of Salem. Having haunted the city since 2005, she is more than happy to eloquently expound upon its not-so-halycon history as well as its contemporary charms.
Stacy Kilb is a professional cat herder with more than 10 years of experience. When not following feisty felines, she can be found stalking the streets of Salem. Having haunted the city since 2005, she is more than happy to eloquently expound upon its not-so-halycon history as well as its contemporary charms.
Vanessa is a talented and captivating story-teller, with a knack for mixing humor with historical fact. Vanessa has lived in Salem since August 2018. Moving here from Pensacola, FL, she fell in love with the rich history and eclectic lifestyle Salem offers. She is an 8th grade Civics teacher and loves sharing her knowledge of history with others. Her B.A. is in History with an emphasis on the witch hunts during Tudor and Stuart England.
Vanessa is a talented and captivating story-teller, with a knack for mixing humor with historical fact. Vanessa has lived in Salem since August 2018. Moving here from Pensacola, FL, she fell in love with the rich history and eclectic lifestyle Salem offers. She is an 8th grade Civics teacher and loves sharing her knowledge of history with others. Her B.A. is in History with an emphasis on the witch hunts during Tudor and Stuart England.
Veronica has recently moved from St Louis to Salem. She has fallen in love with the Salem's history, architecture, and culture. She has passed her passion of learning history on to her son, in which she homeschools. She enjoys belly laughs till you cry, site seeing historical sites with her family, and reading a good book. She has a witty sense of humor and she apologizes in advance if she bursts out on song.
Veronica has recently moved from St Louis to Salem. She has fallen in love with the Salem's history, architecture, and culture. She has passed her passion of learning history on to her son, in which she homeschools. She enjoys belly laughs till you cry, site seeing historical sites with her family, and reading a good book. She has a witty sense of humor and she apologizes in advance if she bursts out on song.
From a circus performer to Salem tour guide Violet has worked in the entertainment industry her entire life! Born and raised in Massachusetts, Violet loves all things Salem and spooky.
From a circus performer to Salem tour guide Violet has worked in the entertainment industry her entire life! Born and raised in Massachusetts, Violet loves all things Salem and spooky.
William has lived locally his entire life, having been born in Salem and raised in neighboring Marblehead. He loves history, correcting Hollywood's version of history, and telling terrible jokes. He also enjoys providing random, unsolicited historical information to anyone and everyone possible.
William has lived locally his entire life, having been born in Salem and raised in neighboring Marblehead. He loves history, correcting Hollywood's version of history, and telling terrible jokes. He also enjoys providing random, unsolicited historical information to anyone and everyone possible.