Author Visit: Spiritualism's Place: Reformers, Seekers, and Seances in Lily Dale In-Person
In Spiritualism's Place, the four friends and scholars who produce the acclaimed Dig: A History Podcast share their curiosity and enthusiasm for uncovering stories from the past as they explore the history of Lily Dale. Located in western New York State, the world's largest center for Spiritualism was founded in 1879. Three of these historians, podcasters, and authors will be at the Woodward Memorial Library on Monday, July 6, at 6:00 PM, for a discussion and book signing.
Irreverent podcasters and astute historians, Averill Earls, Sarah Handley-Cousins, Elizabeth Garner Masarik, and Marissa C. Rhodes identify sites in Lily Dale and themes that its history illuminates. They use those sites and themes to approach Lily Dale not as debunkers but as inquisitive researchers and storytellers. Spiritualism's Place breaks myths, unveils unexpected stories, and finds new ways to contemplate Spiritualism's role in American history.
Copies of the book can be purchased in advance from Author's Note or on the night of the event.
Registration is required.