Of Seances and Spirits

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Step into the mysterious world of turn-of-the-century spiritualism at the Brick Store Museum’s annual Of Séances & Spirits: Supernatural Kennebunk. On Thursday, October 29, the Museum’s historic buildings will come alive with stories of mediums, séances, ghostly encounters, and the enduring fascination with the spirit world. Guests will enjoy an evening of immersive experiences inspired by the Spiritualist movement that captivated America in the late nineteenth and early twentieth centuries. Throughout the evening, explore the Museum’s historic campus and discover local stories connected to the supernatural. Learn about Kennebunk’s own connections to séances and spiritualism while enjoying heavy appetizers, tarot readings, live performances, and historical interpretation. The centerpiece of the evening is a timed Victorian-style séance experience featuring first-person historical interpreter Laura Rocklyn as famed medium Mina Crandon, the “Witch of Lime Street.” Through this engaging and historically informed performance, guests will encounter the dramatic story of Crandon’s rise to fame and the controversy that surrounded her séances. The experience also explores the lives of two of spiritualism’s most famous figures: Harry Houdini, who devoted years to exposing fraudulent mediums, and Sir Arthur Conan Doyle, creator of Sherlock Holmes and a passionate believer in communication with the dead. Tickets include access to all activities throughout the evening, along with a designated séance time. Guests are encouraged to arrive before or remain after their scheduled séance to enjoy the full range of experiences offered across the Museum campus. Tickets: $60 General Admission | $50 Members Includes one complimentary drink, heavy appetizers, a timed séance experience, live performances, and access to all Museum activities throughout the evening. Please note: This event takes place throughout the Brick Store Museum’s historic campus and requires walking between…

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