Explore Salem's seafaring past through the eyes of a bold
pirate guide.
Discover Salem's ghostly waterfront through tales of shipwrecks, phantom pirates, and maritime legends.
HAUNTED MARITIME HISTORY
Step into Salem's Age of Great Sail through the eyes of Susannah Ingersoll, whose stories inspired Nathaniel Hawthorne's most famous work.
TOLD BY SUSANNA INGERSOLL
Walk beside the mysterious Sea Witch as she guides you through the tragic events of 1692 with folklore, remembrance, and hope.
TOLD BY THE SEA WITCH
PERSONAL STORIES PRESERVED
OUR SIGNATURE TOURS
Legacy Storytelling Services
Witch Trials of 1692
Great Age of Sail & Hawthorne's Tales
Mooncusser's Tales
Wicked Wench of the East
Wicked Wench of the East
Pirates & Privateers
Pirates & Privateers
Mooncusser's
Tales
HAUNTED MARITIME HISTORY
Great Age of Sail & Hawthorne's Tales
TOLD BY SUSANNA INGERSOLL
Witch Trials of 1692
TOLD BY the sea witch
Explore the human stories behind Salem's witch trials, where fear, power, and folklore collide.
Legacy Storytelling
Services
PERSONAL STORIES PRESERVED
Historian, storyteller, and creator of Teller of Tales, Stephanie brings Salem's past to life through original research, theatrical storytelling, and a deep love of maritime history. From pirates and privateers to the witch trials and the Age of Sail, each experience is thoughtfully crafted to uncover the people behind the legends and the stories most visitors never hear.
Featured in Vogue, ABC News, and international media, Stephanie is passionate about creating immersive experiences that entertain, educate, and connect audiences with Salem's rich and fascinating past.
Stephanie Clements
MEET YOUR STORYTELLER
Every tour is built from extensive historical research and
primary sources.
Every tour is built from extensive historical research and primary sources.
Original Research
Original Research
WHY PEOPLE LOVE TELLER OF TALES
Stories are brought to life through engaging performance and immersive narration.
Stories are brought to life through engaging performance and immersive narration.
Theatrical Storytelling
Theatrical Storytelling
Discover the stories most visitors never hear.
Discover the stories most visitors never hear.
Hidden Histories
Hidden Histories
— House of the Seven Gables Visitor
“I felt like I was being shown around by a friend. Stephanie brought history to life.”
— Pirate Tour Guest
“Her passion for history and storytelling is as contagious as
it is impressive.”
— Salem Visitor
“She completely changed my mind. Pirate history became fascinating and unforgettable.”
