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Wednesday 9th September 2026
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Accused of Witchcraft: Remembering Maidstone’s Forgotten Victims

Wed 9th Sep 2026 - 19:00 - 20:30

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Discover the stories of those accused of witchcraft in Maidstone

Step back into a darker chapter of Maidstone’s history and uncover the stories of those once accused of witchcraft. This thought-provoking event explores the fears, beliefs, and injustices that led to ordinary people being suspected and persecuted. Through historical insight and reflection, we remember the lives affected and consider what their stories reveal about society, then and now.

When: Wednesday 9th September 2026

Timings: 7 to 8:30pm

Price: £10 per person

Age: 16+

Places: Limited to 40 people

Accessibility: The room and our toilets are fully accessible

Booking is essential.

Local Heritage Week

Monday 7th September – Witchcraft in Kent: The Archaeological Evidence with Wayne Perkins

Tuesday 8th September – Crime, Community & and 60s: Reflections from the Front Line with Mick Abbott

Wednesday 9th September – Accused of Witchcraft: Remembering Maidstone’s Forgotten Victims with Cllr Claire Kehily

Thursday 10th September – Fortresses of Power: Exploring the Castles of Medieval Kent with Richard Eales

Friday 11th September – Tour of the Lives in our Landscape Gallery with Andy Ward 

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Tickets are non-refundable unless the event is cancelled by the museum.