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Witch Hunt - The Witch Trial of Widow Krieger with Jamie Franklin

The Witch Trial of Widow Krieger with Jamie Franklin

12/28/23 • 49 min

Witch Hunt

This week Jamie Franklin, Director of Collections and Exhibitions at Bennington Museum in Vermont recounts the life and experiences of the accused witch Margaret Krieger. Jamie details what is known of her life and her 1785 trial. Learn about the broader context of the time period, the unique colonial history of the Southern Vermont region and the relevance of this topic even today. Integral to the discussion is Joyce Held's research on Margaret's life, the Pownal Historical Society's role in erecting a historic marker, and the public dedication ceremony for the marker, aiming to honor Margaret Krieger's memory. This lesser known accused witch in the American colonies underscores the significance of understanding the past and its influence on our global present.

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This week Jamie Franklin, Director of Collections and Exhibitions at Bennington Museum in Vermont recounts the life and experiences of the accused witch Margaret Krieger. Jamie details what is known of her life and her 1785 trial. Learn about the broader context of the time period, the unique colonial history of the Southern Vermont region and the relevance of this topic even today. Integral to the discussion is Joyce Held's research on Margaret's life, the Pownal Historical Society's role in erecting a historic marker, and the public dedication ceremony for the marker, aiming to honor Margaret Krieger's memory. This lesser known accused witch in the American colonies underscores the significance of understanding the past and its influence on our global present.

AP Article:Group seeks to clear names of all accused, convicted or executed for witchcraft in MA"

Sign the Petition: MA Witch Hunt Justice Project

www.massachusettswitchtrials.org

Pownal Historical Society on Facebook

Bennington Museum Special Exhibits

Saving Africa's Witch Children Documentary

Why Witch Hunts are not just a Dark Chapter from the Past, Documentary

Support Us! Shop Our Book Shop

Support Us! Sign up as a Super Listener!

End Witch Hunts Movement

Support Us! Buy Witch Trial Merch!

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Witch Hunt - The Witch Trial of Widow Krieger with Jamie Franklin

Transcript

Josh Hutchinson

Welcome to Thou Shalt Not Suffer: The Witch Trial Podcast. I'm Josh Hutchinson.

Sarah Jack

And I'm Sarah Jack. About two months ago, a group dedicated a memorial marker in Pownal, Vermont to Margaret Krieger, reportedly the defendant in a 1785 witch trial. We discuss the case in this episode.

Josh Hutchinson

Along the way, we learn about the history of S

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