History remembers—but what if it remembers wrong?

Season One of Legacy Lore follows the story of Eleanor Neale, a woman living in 17th-century Colonial Virginia who was accused of witchcraft—not for casting spells, but for being bold, outspoken, and unwilling to conform.

Host Sammy Jo shares Eleanor’s story not just as a historian and storyteller, but as her 11th great-granddaughter.

What began as a genealogy project grew into a deeper exploration of how one woman’s voice was silenced by fear, gossip, and the legal systems designed to control her. Eleanor’s name appeared in dusty court records, but Sammy Jo brings those records—and Eleanor’s legacy—back to life.

Over seven immersive episodes, The Accused reveals the world Eleanor lived in: one ruled by English law, religious pressure, and rigid social norms. It’s a story of power, fear, survival, and the cost of refusing to stay silent.

This season weaves together historical research, sound design, personal reflection, and AI-voiced court reenactments to give listeners a vivid sense of Eleanor’s time—and why her story still matters.

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Eleanor Neale wasn’t just accused. She was nearly erased.

This season, we remember her differently.