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Thursday, February 12, 2026
Welcome, Treasure Hunters of WFOL 2026!
This year, our annual Beauty and the Beast convention
is going Where Magic Lives - Salem, Massachusetts!
Salem is a unique blend of spooky legend and American
history.
This historic North Shore coastal town is known as
The Witch City for the 1692 witch trials.
It's also a significant seaport with rich maritime history,
lovely colonial architecture, fascinating museums, unique shops,
and a vibrant, walkable downtown known for Halloween celebrations.
And we know for sure that Father would approve
of its famous literary connections!
Let's learn more about where we will be gathering this summer!
(You may find some answers in the reveal video below!)
(You may find some answers in the reveal video below!)
Clicking the treasure chest will move you forward
to the next question, or backwards to try again.
Samantha
Salem is famous for its statue of Samantha from Bewitched,
but it's not located in front of the Witch Museum.
It's found in Lappin Park, at the corner of
Essex and Washington Streets.
The Samantha statue was the inspiration for our con logo,
which was created by the amazing and talented Karen Crow!
Thank you so much, Karen!
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The Hawthorne Hotel
The Hawthorne Hotel is going to be our home for the con!
We will experience the unique charm and timeless allure of the Hawthorne Hotel, a historic gem nestled in the heart of downtown Salem, MA.
As one of the top-rated Salem MA hotels, this 93-room property invites you to step into a world where elegance meets comfort.
The Hawthorne’s grand façade opens into a welcoming space filled with rich history and classic New England style. The Hawthorne Hotel is the perfect starting point to explore everything this remarkable city has to offer.
Our meeting room is called The Library!
(But we're going to be calling it Father's Library!)
Hope to see you in Salem!
We hope you had fun in our little corner of the Treasure Hunt!
We had a lot of fun putting it together for you!
We really hope you'll join us this summer Where Magic Lives!
Click on the con logo to move to the next section of the
Winterfest Online Treasure Hunt.
Hugs!
Giles Corey
There is no statue of Giles Corey, who was one of those who were falsely accused of being witches in 1692. Corey was one of the six men to be executed during the Salem witch trials.
He steadfastly refused to submit himself to a trial which, he knew, had already determined his guilt.
He was tortured by having heavy stones piled up on his chest for two days until he died.
His last words, uttered defiantly as he refused to enter a plea, were, "More weight!" This act remains a powerful symbol of resistance.
In the entire history of the United States, Giles Corey is the only person ever to be pressed to death by order of a court.
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Pirates
Thanks to its proximity to the sea and its maritime history,
there are quite a number of pirates around Salem!
Whether you want statues, paintings, or real human beings
dressed up as pirates, you'll find them in Salem!
If you're a fan of pirates as well as a fan of
Beauty and the Beast, you might want to add a stop at
Real Pirates, The Pirate Museum.
I wonder if they have Mouse's treasure chest there?
But there are no pirate statues near the Witch Museum.
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Proctor's Ledge
The actual site of the 1692 witch trial hangings was once thought to be the top of Gallows Hill.
It was officially confirmed in 2016 to be Proctor's Ledge, a wooded area between Proctor and Pope Streets, with a memorial now marking the spot.
While Gallows Hill was a known landmark and site for large bonfires, research by the Gallows Hill Project using old records and technology pinpointed Proctor's Ledge as the actual execution location, with victims hanged from trees on the ledge.
Proctor’s Ledge Memorial is a simple memorial, that honors those who were so terribly wronged.
It was dedicated on July 19, 2017, the 325th anniversary of the hangings of Sarah Good, Elizabeth Howe, Susannah Martin, Rebecca Nurse, and Sarah Wildes.
Embedded in the semi-circular wall are stones engraved with the names of the nineteen victims.
Witch City Mall
The Museum Place Mall is also known as Witch City Mall.
It provides a perfect venue for unique shopping, entertainment, and dining in historic downtown Salem.
If you want any tshirts, this is where you're going to want to shop!
It's an easy 5-min walk from our hotel!
But it is not in the neighborhood called El Punto.
Roger Conant
Even lacking the traditional pointed witch hat,
the Roger Conant statue does kinda look like a witch, doesn't it?
Tourists and those not familiar with Salem’s history
Tourists and those not familiar with Salem’s history
often mistake the statue of Roger Conant for a witch.
Conant was the first governor of English settlers in Salem
Conant was the first governor of English settlers in Salem
from 1626 to 1628 and he was also the founder of Salem.
I bet he'd be super offended if he knew
I bet he'd be super offended if he knew
people were mistaking him for a witch!
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