American Spiritualism - a podcast by DC by Foot
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This week, to kick off some spooky themes for the spooky month of October, the Rebeccas delve into the fascinating, ethereal world of American Spiritualism; the belief that the dead are real spirits still among us, with otherworldly knowledge, who can be contacted and can communicate with us from the beyond! Learn how the belief in Spiritualism took off in this country, especially during the tragic times of both the Civil War and World War I, and learn about one of our favorite tour stops in Georgetown, the Church of Two Worlds.
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If you are looking for more information, we found these resources to be helpful:
The creepy Spiritualist link between Pres. Lincoln and his future assassin
Washington Post article on the Church of Two Worlds
White House history article on seances in the building
Blog post from the Ford's Theater on Mary Todd Lincoln and her turn to Spiritualism
Smithsonian Magazine article on Mr. Mummler's "spiritual photography" (detailing *that* picture of Mary Todd Lincoln)
You’re Listening To: Rebecca Fachner and Rebecca Grawl
Editing & Production: Dan King
Intro/Outro Music: Well-Seasoned from Audio Hero
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