Located at the center of the King William National Historic District and along the world-famous River Walk, the Villa Finale is the state’s first National Trust Historic Site.
GUEST ESSAY: Georgiana Houghton’s Victorian Spirit Drawings
Houghton created her drawings in a variety of methods, but always during a séance.
Leonora Piper Remembered as The White Crow of American Spiritualism
Leonora Piper was one of the most acclaimed mediums of her era. But her detractors were numerous.
How it All Began: Kate & Margaret Fox and the First American Séance
An eerie demonstration in 1848, conducted by Kate and Margaret Fox is remembered as the first séance.
Signs, Belief and Philosophy of The Austin Séance
Is it right to interpret what happens during sittings as signs of the paranormal?
Before the Ouija Board, there was Table Turning
Success is never guaranteed, but we’ve often observed that tables will tip for sitters who are willing to wait.