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The Long Island Witchcraft Trial of Goody Garlick

Free program at Riverhead Free Library


Tuesday, August 23, 6:30 – 8 pm

Before Salem, Long Island had its very own witchcraft trial. Dr. Tara Rider brings to life a time when accusations and the stresses of 17th century Colonial life loomed large. Dr. Rider is a lecturer at Stony Brook University and a Public Scholar for the New York Council for the Humanities. Please register in person, by phone - 631.727.3228 or online at www.riverheadlibrary.org

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