History Happy Hour
Join in a spooky evening at the museum! Dive into the history of witchcraft with Dr. Michael Bailey, sip on two themed drinks, and enjoy exclusive after-hours exhibit viewing. This event is for ages 21+. Advance reservations required.
There are two time slots available for this event – 5:00-6:30 PM and 6:30-8:00 PM.
Learn more and purchase tickets: ameshistory.org/witchcraft
Event sponsors:
Alluvial Brewing
Everts Flowers Home & Gifts
Dr. Michael Bailey will discuss the famous witch hunt in Salem, Massachusetts, in 1692, the largest witch hunt ever to take place in North America. This will be compared to a much more restrained, and in many ways more typical, witch hunt that also took place in New England in 1692. Learn how, even in a society that believed in witchcraft, and which was capable of conducting terrible witch hunts, there could also be considerable restraint and skepticism. Dr. Bailey is a historian of the European Middle Ages, whose research focuses on late medieval religious history, particularly the history of magic, witchcraft, and superstition, as well as heresy and religious reform.
Each attendee will receive two drink tickets. Drink options include:
- Bloody Bellini – cherry and champagne
- Alluvial Brewing beer
- Under the Blood Moon Punch (non-alcoholic) – grape juice, fruit punch, lemon-lime soda, blackberries
This event is for ages 21+. Valid ID required.
