Chelsea Opfer on Salem's Dark History and Underground Tunnels
Welcome to this week's episode of What's Happening Salem! In this episode, Jacob Espinoza and Brandon Sommers speak with Chelsea Opfer of Ghost of the Grand about:
- Chelsea’s deep dive into Salem’s haunted history and the revival of ghost tours through immersive storytelling.
- The mysterious tunnels beneath downtown Salem and their ties to Chinese immigrant communities and forgotten narratives.
- How local events like Ghost of the Grand and Ghoul’s Night Out bring Salem’s dark past to life in fun and meaningful ways.
- And much more!
Timestamps:
00:03:43 - First impressions of Salem
00:07:16 - Reviving the Grand Theatre
00:10:05 - Haunted origins of the Grand
00:16:28 - Salem’s hidden underground tunnels
00:21:17 - Building Salem’s murder map
00:27:37 - Disturbing history of state hospital
00:34:40 - Ghost tours and Ghoul’s Night Out
