Talking with the Dead: Spirits & Spiritualists

Schedule

Sat, 01 Nov, 2025 at 01:00 pm

UTC-04:00

Location

3822 Ridge Avenue, Philadelphia, PA, United States, Pennsylvania 19132 | Philadelphia, PA

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People have been trying to communicate with the dead since ancient times. This desire sprang up anew in mid-19th century America, shortly after the founding of Laurel Hill East. Spiritualism, as this movement came to be called, featured intermediaries or mediums, who promised they could summon departed souls and establish communication with the living through a series of knocks, called spirit rapping. Spiritualism spread rapidly; after all, who wouldn’t want to communicate with dead ancestors, family members, or friends? Philadelphia was a center for spiritualist activity, and some who played a prominent role are buried at Laurel Hill. This tour will visit the graves of believers and doubters. Which are you?
Tour Guide: Pat Rose
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