where were the salem witch trials held

The Salem witch trials were held in colonial Massachusetts, primarily in Salem Town. The grand juries and trials took place in Salem Town, which served as the regional center for Salem Village (now called Danvers). The executions by hanging also occurred in Salem Town. The special Court of Oyer and Terminer, formed to hear the cases, convened in Salem Town. Proctor's Ledge in Salem has been identified as the likely execution site where the 19 accused witches were hanged. The Witch House in Salem, which was the home of a judge during the trials, is also a historical site connected to the trials, although no accused witches were brought there for questioning or trial. The accusations initially began in Salem Village, now Danvers, but the judicial proceedings were held in Salem Town.