WHAT: Séances and Spiritualism in the 19th Century
WHEN: Friday, October 19 and Friday, October 26 2018 at 6 pm
WHERE: Oneida Community Mansion House, 170 Kenwood Ave. Oneida NY 13421
WHO: Timothy McLean, PhD
What was Spiritualism and why was the Oneida Community interested in it? Join us for an
after-hours program that explores nineteenth century fascination with the spirit world. How did they interact with it and what were their expectations and beliefs? Registration required and limited to 10 people per session.
Free to members. Non-Members: $15. Students (ages 8 & up): $5.
The Oneida Community Mansion House (OCMH) was once home to the 19th century utopian Oneida Community (1848 – 1880). Today, the building houses a museum with permanent and changing exhibitions about the Community, overnight lodging, and banquet and meeting space. The Mansion House is a National Historic Landmark and history museum chartered by the New York State Department of Education.
The House is open for visitors Monday through Saturday from 9:00 am until 5:00 pm, and Sunday from noon until 5:00 pm. Guided tours are provided regularly April-November and by appointment only December-March.
For information, or to register,call 315-363-0745 or visit .oneidacommunity.org.
