Hydesville Convention

The Hydesville Convention, held in 1848 in Hydesville, New York, marked the beginning of the modern spiritualist movement. It followed the experiences of the Fox sisters, who claimed to communicate with spirits through rapping sounds. Their alleged abilities drew public attention, leading to the convention where people gathered to discuss and explore spiritualism. This event sparked widespread interest in communication with the dead and contributed to the growth of spiritualist churches and practices in the United States and beyond, emphasizing a belief in the possibility of life after death and the potential for human connection with spiritual realms.