Oct.17, 2024, Halloween came early… as the Ocean Beach Historical Society presented Macabre Victorians Thurs., at Waters Edge Community Center, 1984 Sunset Cliffs Blvd., O.B. Presenters drew back the dark veil and so we could take a glimpse into Victorian Macabre with Gaslamp Quarter Historical Foundation Historian Sandee Wilhoit and GQHF volunteer Jamie Laird as they delve into some of the bizarre superstitions, intricate customs, and fascinating practices of our Victorian ancestors surrounding mourning and death. What were the highly regarded customs of “dressing for success” for both the new widows, and the new corpses? Did the Victorian obsession with “proper” mourning rituals influence the rise of Spiritualism, and what elements of Spiritualism still captivate our society today? What was the fascination behind “Post-Mortem Photography” and “Mummy Unwrapping Parties?” The answers awaited that night of Victorian Macabre! Some of us dressed in Victorian Macabre. All OBHS programs are free!
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