The history of mediumship is a rich and complex journey that spans ancient traditions, religious revolutions, and modern spiritual awakenings. This topic explores the evolution of mediumship from early shamanic and oracular practices—such as the Oracle of Delphi and indigenous spirit communication—to the rise of Spiritualism in the 19th century and its cultural impact in Europe and America. Special attention is given to the Fox Sisters, whose alleged communication with spirits sparked a global movement, and to prominent historical mediums like Emma Hardinge Britten and Leonora Piper. The topic also examines the societal, religious, and scientific responses to mediumship over time, including the pushback from skeptics and the support from notable scholars and scientists of the era. By understanding the roots and transformation of mediumship, we gain insight into humanity’s enduring desire to connect with the unseen world—and how those connections have influenced personal belief, grief, healing, and the search for meaning.

Before purchasing tickets for Classes, Evening Events, Investigtions or Ghost Tours, we highly recommend that you make a plan by looking at the 2026 Schedule so you can decide how you want to spend your time and to make sure you don’t purchase tickets for classes or events that overlap or cause scheduling conflicts. Please plan carefully because there are NO CASH REFUNDS. Individual tickets for classes, tours, investigations and events are available from each class or event page and can also be found through the 2026 Schedule or the Online Box Office. 

In addition to purchasing individual tickets to classes, tours or events, you will also need to purchase a General Admission Ticket.

General Admission Tickets are $20 and are good for the entire weekend. General Admission Tickets can be purchased through our Online Box Office or at the Oregon Ghost Conference Box Office at the Seaside Civic and Convention Center: Friday, March 27th-Sunday, March 29th.

General Admission tickets are good for admission to the Vendors Area and all Main Stage Speaker presentations for all three days of the Oregon Ghost Conference.

Sunday Only General Admission Tickets are $10 and can only be purchased in person at the  Oregon Ghost Conference Box Office at the Seaside Civic and Convention Center, Sunday, March 29th ONLY.