Events with tag - Séance

April 1, 1863

First White House Séance

In April 1863, following the death of her son Willie, First Lady Mary Todd Lincoln organized the first documented séance in the White House Red Room, marking a significant moment in both presidential and spiritualist history.

April 23, 1863

First White House Séance

The historic first séance in the White House Red Room marked a significant moment when spiritualism reached the highest level of American government. First Lady Mary Todd Lincoln, grieving the loss of her son Willie, organized this supernatural gathering that lasted three hours with eight participants.