Trials for witchcraft were held in Williamsburg, VA during the late 17th and early 18th centuries. These trials were part of the broader phenomenon of witchcraft trials that swept through colonial America and Europe during this time period. The trials in Williamsburg were characterized by accusations of witchcraft, intense paranoia, and a deep-rooted belief in the supernatural. The most infamous witchcraft trial in Williamsburg took place in 1706. It involved Grace Sherwood, a local woman who was accused of practicing witchcraft and harming her neighbors. The accusations against Sherwood were based on her reputation as a healer, her ability to cure ailments using herbs and potions, and her unconventional behavior.
The accusations against Sherwood were based on her reputation as a healer, her ability to cure ailments using herbs and potions, and her unconventional behavior. Many of Sherwood's neighbors believed that her actions were a result of her involvement in witchcraft. During the trial, Sherwood faced numerous accusations and tests to prove her innocence.
HGV timeshare experience at Las Vegas Polo Towers
I booked to stay here either way since I need a microwave for warm compresses for dry eyes and they were one of the few hotels on the strip that had a kitchenette for a reasonable amount due to my really short time to book. VIP services suggested I attend the HGV 2 hour presentation for 7 nights at a future Hilton property plus $100 Visa gift card. I'm pretty thick skinned so I thought nothing of it, 10 am on a weekday I was pretty much either going to be watching TV or swimming.
Snacks - coffee, juice/soda from a fountain machine, prepackaged muffins, Oreos, Doritos, potato chips, bottle water.
First sales person was with a woman from Turkey who recently migrated here, seems like she left some troubling circumstances with her husband passing at a very young age. Admirable, I had a lot of respect for her. After some explanations of what it is and rapport building she then brought me a paper that she asked me to fill out and sign that said they would pull my credit info, had the right to contact my employer, could periodically keep pulling my credit info even if I didn't purchase (WTF?), and so on. This is when I refused and she brought up two horrible analogies like this is the type of thing you'd do if you were buying a car, and I had to explain to her you don't get asked a credit pull much less all the other garbage the second you walk into a car dealership, they do the pull when you've shook on a deal. This is when I figured she had turned on me as we were quite friendly up until that point. Tells me not to worry about it and we'd do the main group presentation.
Second woman at this presentation was just phenomenal. She got my cold, hardened soulless, ground down self to smile and nod and raise my hands to her questions. I wish I had taken a photo when she mentioned who she was, she included a photo of herself on a Time cover for top female CEOs and she was (I think) CEO of some motivational speaking company. I'm not sure how legit the Time cover was or it's one of those Forbes puff piece types things you can get written for you and a photoshopped cover. She was definitely the grifter type throwing out terms like manifest this (lmao) and name dropping working for people like Tony Robbins. This was basically 30 minutes of her and her family in these incredible places that you'd have to be making at least low-ish seven figures to do but you know Hilton points baby points (if I had a shot every time points was said, I'd be blackout drunk 1 minute into the presentation) and kept asking us to picture us in the photos instead, basically 30 minutes of humble bragging while showing off these VIP level photos. I did wonder why she was presenting for HGV of all places if she was this huge name.
Brought back out and a second salesman was brought in to join the first. He would not take zero for an answer for the lowest I'd be able to go so I then started pointing out his BS math, this is when the first sales woman let out this obvious exaggerated ugh sigh and theatrically slid down her seat.
Brought to the final person, who I made sure to tell how incredibly rude everyone is and why would I never buy if this is my base level experience with HGV. Made sure to tell him that I was ready to buy an AP Royal Oak watch on the spot if the AP AD had them available as they treated me, someone that walked into the boutique with ragged running shoes (comfortable for walking), plaid shorts and an unbranded t-shirt as if I was the only person in Vegas when I walked into the boutique. This seemed to set him off as he threw it in my face that this is why they don't target single men then stormed off pointing me to gift services. I didn't think there was a more obvious way for him to say "it's easier for us to scam couples"
Reward- now this is where I think Hilton have changed it, From all my searching the gift was supposed to be 3 nights (and even then people were paying resort fees?) or 15k points and possibly a gift card. He told me 7 nights and I had to confirm that with the HGV people before the presentation, they looked at my yellow slip VIP manager filled out and said that was accurate. And after picking up the gift that was correct. I believe the previous groups of people also mentioned this being done through a party and this applies to the offer I was given as well.
Happy to answer any other questions. I searched this forum and there are a couple of other people that made posts on this or put up videos on Youtube. The general impression I had was this was going to be above board (it's Hilton after all) and not timeshare-y like super desperation/aggression and in fact I'd say if you removed HGV/points from all the verbiage that day I would swear it's a generic timeshare presentation.
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She was subjected to the "swimming test," which involved tying her hands and feet and throwing her into a body of water. If she sank, she was considered innocent; however, if she floated, she was believed to be a witch. Sherwood floated, leading to her conviction and imprisonment. She remained in jail until 1714 when she was released due to lack of evidence. Other trials for witchcraft took place in Williamsburg during this time period, although none attracted as much attention as Sherwood's. The trials were characterized by a belief in witchcraft as a real and dangerous force that could harm individuals and communities. The fear of witchcraft was so pervasive that it led to a witch hunt mentality, with accusations being made against individuals often based on circumstantial evidence or personal grudges. The witchcraft trials in Williamsburg were part of a broader societal fear of the supernatural and a desire to control and eliminate perceived threats. This fear was likely rooted in the Puritan beliefs of the time, which emphasized the presence of evil in the world and the need to eradicate it. The trials also reflected the social and political tensions of the time, with accusations often being made against individuals who were seen as outsiders or threats to the established order. In conclusion, the witchcraft trials in Williamsburg, VA during the late 17th and early 18th centuries were a dark chapter in the town's history. They were characterized by accusations, paranoia, and a belief in the supernatural. Although the trials were eventually abandoned and acknowledged as a miscarriage of justice, they serve as a cautionary tale about the dangers of fear and hysteria..
Reviews for "The Legacy of the Witchcraft Trials: Commemorating Victims in Williamsburg, VA"
1. Laura - 1/5
I have to say that I was extremely disappointed with my experience at the Trials for Witchcraft in Williamsburg. The actors seemed disinterested and lacked conviction in their roles, making the whole performance feel lackluster and unengaging. Additionally, the storyline was confusing and poorly executed, making it difficult to follow along and truly immerse yourself in the experience. Overall, I left feeling unsatisfied and regretful of the time and money I had spent on this attraction.
2. Mark - 2/5
As a history enthusiast, I was excited to visit the Trials for Witchcraft in Williamsburg to learn more about this dark chapter in American history. Unfortunately, the attraction fell short of my expectations. Instead of delving into the historical context and providing informative insights, the focus seemed to be more on creating jump scares and shallow entertainment. The actors' performances were over the top and lacked authenticity, leaving me unimpressed and disconnected from the experience. I believe there is potential for this attraction to be captivating, but it needs significant improvements in terms of historical accuracy and overall execution.
3. Sarah - 1/5
I was not impressed with the Trials for Witchcraft in Williamsburg at all. The whole experience felt cheap, from the poorly designed sets to the lackluster performance of the actors. It seemed like they were just going through the motions without any real passion or dedication. The storyline was predictable and unoriginal, and the scares were nothing more than cheap jump scares that failed to create any real sense of tension or fear. Save your money and look for a better haunted attraction elsewhere. This one is not worth it.