Happy History Hour - Colonial Witches
Wed, Oct 21
|Museum of History - Wayne County, NY
Join Ann Sewart of the local William Prescott DAR Chapter for her presentation on Colonial Witches and those accused of witchcraft.
Time & Location
Oct 21, 2026, 6:00 PM – 7:30 PM
Museum of History - Wayne County, NY, 21 Butternut St, Lyons, NY 14489, USA
About the event
The New England Witch Trials, along with their devastating impact on local communities, represent a shameful chapter in American History.
Ann is a professional genealogist with deep roots in American history and a passion for uncovering ancestral stories. As a proud Mayflower descendant, her personal connection to the past fuels her professional expertise. She is an active member of several prestigious lineage and historical organizations, including the Daughters of the American Revolution (DAR), the National Society United States Daughters of 1812, and the Wayne County New York Genealogical Society. Additionally, she is a member of American Ancestors (New England Historic Genealogical Society). Dedicated to preserving local history as well as family lineages, Ann currently serves as the Historian for the Town of Gorham.