
This stone memorial honors the memory of eight individuals—Martha Cory, Mary Esty, Alice Parker, Mary Parker, Ann Pudeator, Wilmot Redd, Margaret Scott, and Samuel Wardwell—who were tragically executed on September 22, 1692, during the Salem witch trials. The engraving serves as a somber tribute to their lives and a poignant reminder of the consequences of fear and injustice. Their stories continue to resonate as symbols of courage and humanity in the face of persecution.