Everyone is once again invited to join members of Southeast Michigan Mensa for this program which will be presented at 7pm, on Saturday, April 19 (EDT), Live and via ZOOM.
Supernatural History: Exploring The Strange and Unusual in Our Past
Enigmatic mediums, murders, monsters, and more are all part of our mysterious and sometimes supernatural history. For example, the will of Detroit's first millionaire, Eber B. Ward, was hotly contested because he took the financial advice of spirits. Marian Spore Bush, her hometown's first female dentist, moved to New York City, where she became a psychic wonder--and a secret philanthropist. And according to Amberrose Hammond our speaker this month, old witchcraft superstitions drove a Midwest family insane and caused another man to murder his godmother. All this and other notable occurrences that took the headlines throughout the U.S.
Join us at 7:00 pm (EDT) on Saturday, April 19, when Ms. Hammond will bring to light strange and unusual tales from our colorful and exciting past.
For more than two decades, Amberrose Hammond has been delving deep into our eerie and unconventional past. As a passionate lover of history and cemeteries, she has traveled widely to spread the word about the weirdest and most off-beat tales. Through compelling lectures and historical cemetery tours, Amberrose has captured the imaginations of thousands with her infectious enthusiasm for our spooky side. With her expertise and deep knowledge of the paranormal, she has authored “Ghosts & Legends of Michigan's West Coast” as well as two true crime books, “Wicked Ottawa County” and “Wicked Grand Rapids”. For those who want to explore the strange and unusual even further, Amberrose invites you to check out her website “Mysterious Michigan” and for a national perspective, subscribe to “Ghostly Talk”, the podcast she co-hosts.
Please note that this program will be presented live and on Zoom.
You can attend the live presentation at our usual location:
Northwest Unitarian Universalist Church in Southfield
23925 Northwestern Highway
Southfield, MI 48075
Doors open at 6:30 pm (EDT). The program begins at 7:00 pm (EDT).
Ticket prices for the in-person program are:
Members 13 years old+: $5 or buy a strip of 4 tickets for $15. Guests 13 years old+: $7, Members and guests 12 & under: Free
Exact change is appreciated!
Following the presentation, please join us for dinner at Buddy’s Pizza, located at 31646 Northwestern Highway, in Farmington Hills, just northeast of Middlebelt Road.
If you can’t join us in person, the Zoom room opens at 6:30 pm (EDT) for mingling.
There is no charge for the Zoom presentation, but, due to rising costs, (Meetup charges alone went up 70% in the past year!) your donation via PayPal is greatly appreciated. Please donate $5! To donate go to PayPal.com, login, and click on the “Send” button. Enter the e-mail address: treasurer@mensadetroit.com, click on “Next”, fill in your payment amount, and in the “What’s this for” dialogue box enter: “SEMM Zoom Presentations.” Click “Next”, select your payment method, and click “Send”.
Please remember that all Zoom attendees need to pre-register by clicking on the following link: https://tinyurl.com/SEMM-2025-Gathering , and choosing “April 19, 2025 6:30 pm” from the drop-down box.
The Zoom room opens at 6:30 pm (EDT) for mingling. The program starts at 7:00 pm (EDT).
