Spiritualism in the Victorian Era
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𝘼 𝙉𝙞𝙜𝙝𝙩 𝙤𝙛 𝙏𝙝𝙧𝙞𝙡𝙡𝙨, 𝘾𝙝𝙞𝙡𝙡𝙨 𝙖𝙣𝙙 𝘽𝙧𝙚𝙬𝙞𝙣𝙜 𝙏𝙮𝙘𝙤𝙤𝙣 𝙃𝙞𝙨𝙩𝙤𝙧𝙮
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." What better place to explore this paranormal proclivity than 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 and 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.
𝗪𝗵𝗮𝘁 𝗬𝗼𝘂'𝗹𝗹 𝗘𝘅𝗽𝗲𝗿𝗶𝗲𝗻𝗰𝗲
Stories of the Fox sisters, who helped create the spiritualist movement in America
The history behind Wisconsin’s connection to Victorian spiritualism
A tasty cordial to sip while enjoying the splendor of Black Point Estate after dark
𝗖𝗼𝘀𝘁
$75/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.
Book Tickets: https://wihist.org/4fL8lFa
𝗔𝗯𝗼𝘂𝘁 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗟𝗼𝗰𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻
Built in 1888 as a retreat for Chicago Beer Baron Conrad Seipp, Black Point Estate has persisted through the centuries as a historic place to relax, refresh, and explore the banks of Geneva Lake and beyond. Much like the Victorian VIPs who originally established the estate, visitors can enjoy the cool lake breezes on the grand veranda, sip Seipp beer, and listen to the soothing melodies of the authentic 1911 Chickering piano that rests just inside. As one of the oldest homes on Geneva Lake and a premier example of period architecture and furniture in the Midwest, Black Point Estate offers a glimpse into the rich and historic past of the Gilded Age.
Park at Reek School to get checked in and transported to Black Point:
W4094 South Lake Shore Drive
Lake Geneva, WI 53147
𝗞𝗻𝗼𝘄 𝗕𝗲𝗳𝗼𝗿𝗲 𝗬𝗼𝘂 𝗚𝗼
Parking for this event will be off-site at Reek School, W4094 South Lake Shore Drive, Lake Geneva, WI 53147.
One of our team members will be in the school parking lot and will check everyone in.
You will be notified a week before the event with any additional parking information.
This event does not include a lake cruise.
Restrooms are available at the estate.
Bottled water and other non-alcoholic drinks are available for purchase. No outside food or beverage is allowed.
This event will be held rain or shine.
Guests with additional mobility needs are encouraged to contact the site directly for direct access to the estate at [email protected] or 262-248-1888.
𝗛𝗮𝘃𝗲 𝗤𝘂𝗲𝘀𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻𝘀?
For more information, please contact the box office at 608-264-4848 or [email protected].
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." What better place to explore this paranormal proclivity than 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 and 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.
𝗪𝗵𝗮𝘁 𝗬𝗼𝘂'𝗹𝗹 𝗘𝘅𝗽𝗲𝗿𝗶𝗲𝗻𝗰𝗲
Stories of the Fox sisters, who helped create the spiritualist movement in America
The history behind Wisconsin’s connection to Victorian spiritualism
A tasty cordial to sip while enjoying the splendor of Black Point Estate after dark
𝗖𝗼𝘀𝘁
$75/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.
Book Tickets: https://wihist.org/4fL8lFa
𝗔𝗯𝗼𝘂𝘁 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗟𝗼𝗰𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻
Built in 1888 as a retreat for Chicago Beer Baron Conrad Seipp, Black Point Estate has persisted through the centuries as a historic place to relax, refresh, and explore the banks of Geneva Lake and beyond. Much like the Victorian VIPs who originally established the estate, visitors can enjoy the cool lake breezes on the grand veranda, sip Seipp beer, and listen to the soothing melodies of the authentic 1911 Chickering piano that rests just inside. As one of the oldest homes on Geneva Lake and a premier example of period architecture and furniture in the Midwest, Black Point Estate offers a glimpse into the rich and historic past of the Gilded Age.
Park at Reek School to get checked in and transported to Black Point:
W4094 South Lake Shore Drive
Lake Geneva, WI 53147
𝗞𝗻𝗼𝘄 𝗕𝗲𝗳𝗼𝗿𝗲 𝗬𝗼𝘂 𝗚𝗼
Parking for this event will be off-site at Reek School, W4094 South Lake Shore Drive, Lake Geneva, WI 53147.
One of our team members will be in the school parking lot and will check everyone in.
You will be notified a week before the event with any additional parking information.
This event does not include a lake cruise.
Restrooms are available at the estate.
Bottled water and other non-alcoholic drinks are available for purchase. No outside food or beverage is allowed.
This event will be held rain or shine.
Guests with additional mobility needs are encouraged to contact the site directly for direct access to the estate at [email protected] or 262-248-1888.
𝗛𝗮𝘃𝗲 𝗤𝘂𝗲𝘀𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻𝘀?
For more information, please contact the box office at 608-264-4848 or [email protected].
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W4270 Southland Road , Lake Geneva, WI, United States, Wisconsin 53147
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