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The Fox Sisters and the Birth of Spiritualism Event:
The Fox sisters, Leah, Margaretta, and Catherine, lived in a farmhouse in which strange unexplained rapping sounds occurred. They reported that the rapping sounds were communications from a person who had died in the house. This was the beginning of the Spiritualist movement. -
First Spiritualist Convention
In the United States, the first national Spiritualist Convention unites practitioners and promoters of Spiritualism and mediumship into an organized body for social cause of Spiritualism. The establishment of organized groups within Spiritualism lends validity to the movement and formalizes it for future development. -
Formation of the National Spiritualist Association (NSA)
The National Spiritualist Association was formed to unify the movement in the United States, set standards for mediumship, and introduce Spiritualism as bona fide both a religious and spiritual undertaking. The NSA becomes the unifying body for Spiritualism in the U.S. and helps standardize practices, a foundation for the growth of this movement. -
The Spiritualist National Union (SNU) is Founded in the UK
In the United Kingdom, the Spirit National Union connected Spiritualist churches and institutions under a single umbrella. The SNU became one of the most important organizations in the United Kingdom for Spiritualists where they promoted the movement while establishing structure and organization. -
Resurgence of Spiritualism
During the 1920s, Spiritualism regained the spotlight, partly because of the widespread fascination in reaching out to the dead during and after World War I. Mass séances and spiritual healing began to make waves, alongside an increase in the spiritualist press. Still somewhat on the periphery, the spiritual movement experienced a short revival, and that primarily was the result of individuals trying to come to terms with the death of a loved one. -
Spiritualism and Post-War Interest
After the end of the Second World War, there began a spurt in the interest of Spiritualism, with people looking for consolation and spiritual connection in the aftermath of the war. This was the time when new Spiritualist churches and organizations came up. And since that time, Spiritualism has grown, with individuals seeking spiritual advice and healing after the devastation wrought by the war. -
Formation of the Spiritualist Association of Great Britain
The Spiritualist Association of Great Britain is formed to further promote Spiritualism and develop activities relating to mediumship, education, and healing. SAGB played a very important role in the promotion of Spiritualism in the UK in the 20th century, firmly establishing it as a recognized religious movement. -
The Spiritualist Movement in Popular Culture Event
The influence of spiritualism is very visible in popular culture, with the movement being accepted into mainstream culture. Shows like "Medium" and other paranormal entertainments stoke the public's renewed interest in spiritualism. This is a modern resurgence of spiritualism, both in the media and mainstream culture, where people continue to seek mediums for guidance and spiritual communion.