Spiritualism in the Victorian Era

Interest in spiritualism surged in America during the mid to late 1800s, as people sought ways to connect with deceased friends and loved ones in the “Great Beyond.” Explore this paranormal proclivity in the elegant dining room of a Queen Anne style mansion built in 1888 by Chicago beer tycoon Conrad Seipp. Sip on a delectable cordial, hear tales of the Fox sisters, credited with the creation of the spiritualist movement in America and learn about Wisconsin’s connection to the movement, including Whitewater’s Morris Pratt Institute, the country’s first spiritualist school. More than an occult parlor game, spiritualism was a social and religious movement that claimed to channel the voices of the dead, link the present with the past, and conjure new worldly and otherworldly futures.

This event provides attendees the chance to enjoy the estate after dark.

$75 per person

Advance registration required. Guests must be 13+.

Society members receive a 10% discount, please verify your membership where prompted to receive discount at check out.

7-8:30 p.m.