The Devil in New York – The Witchcraft Trial of Goody Garlick

Oct. 15th the Historical Society of Islip Hamlet will host Tara Rider and her presentation on the Goody Garlick trial. Years before the 1692 Salem witch-hunts began, accusations ran rampant in the colonies. To understand what happened in New York and why the fear of witches existed, the Garlick trial will act as a lens to understand the hysteria associated with these accusations. The program will be held at the Islip Public Library, 71 Monell Ave, 7-9 pm, and is free and open to the public. More more info, www.isliphamlethistory.org, 631-559-2915.