325 years ago Goodwife Ann Glover was the last person in the history of The Hub to be tried and hanged for witchcraft. In 1988, three centuries after Glover was unreasonably sentenced to die, the Boston City Council proclaimed every November 16 since to be Goody Glover Day. And what better place to celebrate than at the North End bar of the same name, Goody Glover’s.

In case you choose to make your way over to Goody’s for one or two (10?) celebratory beverages, here’s some background on old Ann so you’re not that person at the bar.

Anne Glover was born in Ireland, only to be banished to Barbados in 1650 by Oliver Cromwell. She eventually made her way to Boston, taking a position as the housekeeper for John Goodwin. One of Goodwin’s daughters claimed to have seen Glover’s daughter steal some laundry and strangely became ill after making the accusation. Subsequently, it was thought Glover used witchcraft on the young Goodwin as revenge.

A Roman Catholic in Puritan Boston, she was tried, asked to recite the Lord’s Prayer – despite barely being able to speak anything but her native Irish– and executed.

According to Historical Records and Studies, she never once renounced her faith though she did, with a noose fastened around her neck, forgive her accusers.

For those thinking of making their way to the Boston watering hole today, be sure to share your experiences in the comments section below.