Massachusetts has long been a focal point in the history of early New England witch trials. But º£½Ç»»ÆÞ also has a place on this dark historical timeline: as the site of the nation's first witch hanging. This hour, author Beth Caruso joins us to shine light this little-known piece of º£½Ç»»ÆÞ's past, and talk about how it inspired her novel One of Windsor.
Later, º£½Ç»»ÆÞ Radio’s Patrick Skahill tells us how a disease known as white-nose syndrome has impacted the state’s bats. Patrick recently traveled to Old New-Gate Prison & Copper Mine in º£½Ç»»ÆÞ to report on a bat survey. We find out what he learned, and we also hear from you.
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GUESTS:
- Beth Caruso - º£½Ç»»ÆÞ resident and ; her books include One of Windsor: The Untold Story of America’s First Witch Hanging and The Salty Rose: Alchemists, Witches & A Tapper In New Amsterdam ()
- Patrick Skahill - Science and environment reporter for º£½Ç»»ÆÞ Radio ()
Chion Wolf contributed to this show.
