Marked: The Witchcraft Persecution of Goodwife Unise Cole

Goodwife Unise Cole (c.1600-1680) is arguably the most famous person ever to have trod the streets of the small New England town of Hampton, New Hampshire. Located on the granite shores of the cold Atlantic, Hampton was founded in 1638 by hardy English immigrants who brought with them a strong belief in the Devil and... Continue Reading →

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The Witch of Hampton

It’s my guess that most people in town would not be surprised to learn that the most frequently asked questions by visitors to the Tuck Museum, especially around this ghostly time of year, are those about Goody Cole, the Witch of Hampton. For the benefit of those who might not have heard of Hampton’s... Continue Reading →