Live from the Boathouse! Jason Scappaticci presents Mark Twain’s Guide to Spiritualism and Seances

Live from the Boathouse!
Jason Scappaticci presents Mark Twain’s Guide to Spiritualism and Seances
Wednesday, October 22, 2025
6 – 7 pm

In-person and Virtual Pricing:
Members: FREE (please use the ticket reservation link to reserve your spot)
Non-Members: $5.00

This lecture will be available in person and over Zoom. To access the live stream, please purchase a Virtual Ticket using the link below!

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Known best today for his literary masterpieces and frank observations on society, Mark Twain was an active participant in the spiritualism craze that swept the United States during the 19th century. Throughout his life, including the time he spent living in Hartford, he took an interest in the spirit world through attending seances, palm readings, and meeting mediums. Join historian Jason Scappaticci for a lecture that explores this supernatural through the lens of one of America’s greatest literary minds.

Jason Scappaticci was born and raised in Manchester, CT where he continues to live with his partner and son. After high school, he earned his BA in History from Utica College of Syracuse University. After returning home to CT, he enrolled in Trinity College and earned his MA in American Studies. He has a passion for history and enjoys sharing that passion with others. Some topics of particular interest for Jason are presidential history, world fairs, and the golden age of transatlantic passenger liners.

Jason has worked in higher education since 2003. He began his career at Manchester Community College, working with low-income and first-generation college students. After 16 years at Manchester Community College, Jason was named the Associate Dean of Student Affairs at Capital Community College.