History Talks

The St. Louis Mystery - Hoax or Literary Phenomena

Learn about the fascinating, bizarre story of the St. Louis housewife, Pearl Curran, who became a celebrated poet and novelist in the early 20th century.

Although poorly educated, she began channeling the words of brilliant, talented Patience Worth via a Ouija board. The unanswered question is who really produced this remarkable literature?

You'll also learn about Spiritualism, séances and the religious fervor prevalent at the time.