The Lemp Experience
"There is no place in the city of St. Louis with a reputation that is quite as ghostly as the Lemp Mansion. It has served as many things overthe years from stately home to boarding house to restaurant...but it has never lost the fame of being the most haunted place in the city. In fact, in 1980, Life Magazine called the Lemp Mansion "one of the ten most haunted places in America". Troy Taylor, America's Most Haunted Places.
It's a tragic story and tales of the paranormal that bring ghost hunters,psychics, and the curious to St. Louis' infamous mansion from all over the United States. This time it will be a group from the Skeptical Society of St. Louis that have a look at this historic place that is a favorite among paranormal investigators.
Let's go to the Lemp Mansion and participate in The Lemp Experience - a haunted tour through Lemp Mansion! Rules:1. Don't be ana -priori skeptic. 2. Be nice to the people giving the tour. We will get more interesting information out of them if we don't scoff! The Lemp experience is a tour put on by the group Supernatural Investigations. The price is $25 and can be paid at the door. Price includes: Soft Drink or cocktail, Appetizers, and the use of an infrared camera to record your journey through the darkened mansion.
Location: The Lemp Mansion Restaurant and Inn, 3322 DeMenil Place,Saint Louis, MO 63118. Sorry, this trip is filled. You can go to our Meetup Page Here and get on the waiting list.
Workshop: Divination with Pendulums and Dowsing Rods
Join the Fringe Science Investigations Group of the St. Louis Skeptical Society for our first workshop: Divination with Dowsing Rods and Pendulums!
In this workshop, each person will make their own pendulum and pair of dowsing rods. You’ll learn a little bit about the history of dowsing, participate directly in experiments, and come away with firsthand experience of the ideomotor effect and the ability to demonstrate this effect to others. After this workshop you’ll be equipped with the knowledge and tools to think critically about this art of divination.
See the Events Page for more information.
Skeptics in the Pub, Darwin Day Edition
Join us for the St. Louis Skeptics in the Pub, Darwin Day Edition. Skeptics in the Pubis an informal social event designed to promote fellowship and social networking among skeptics, critical-thinkers, and other like-minded individuals. It provides an opportunity for skeptics, rationalists, and science enthusiasts to talk, share ideas in a casual, relaxed atmosphere, and discuss whatever topical issues come to mind. But most importantly, it's about having fun while promoting skepticism, science, and rationality. In addition to the fun people, bocce ball, and great conversation, Skeptics in the Pub sometimes features lively presentations from scientists, philosophers, magicians & mentalists, activists, and others who are passionate about the scientific outlook. This installment of Skeptics in the Pub will also feature Darwin themed games and prizes to celebrate his 201st birthday. As always, our hosts will be, Michael Blanford, President of the The Skeptical Society of St. Louis and D. J. Grothe, host of the podcast and radio show "For Good Reason" and President of the James Randi Educational Foundation, one of the worlds premier organizations for the advocacy of scientific skepticism. The event will begin at 8:00 p.m. in the downstairs room of Jack Patrick's. Jack Patrick's is located at 10th and Olive in Downtown St. Louis.
SSSL Member D. J. Grothe Named President of the James Randi Educational Foundation.
Congratulations to our own D. J. Grothe, who has been named President of the James Randi Educational Foundation. D. J. spent 10 years at the Center for Inquiry, where he most recently served as Vice President and Director of Outreach Programs. In his role at CFI, Grothe helped establish a robust grassroots program encompassing a network of 26 North American branches of the Center, as well as 180 affiliated skeptical and freethought campus groups.
Skeptics in the Pub
Join us for Skeptics in the Pub. Skeptics in the Pub is an informal social event designed to promote fellowship and social networking among skeptics, critical-thinkers, and other like-minded individuals. It provides an opportunity for skeptics, rationalists, and science enthusiasts to talk, share ideas in a casual, relaxed atmosphere, and discuss whatever topical issues come to mind. But most importantly, it’s about having fun while promoting skepticism, science, and rationality. In addition to the fun people and great conversation, Skeptics in the Pub sometimes features lively presentations from scientists, philo
sophers, magicians & mentalists, activists, and others who are passionate about the scientific outlook.
St. Louis Skeptics in the Pub is a Collaboration between the The Skeptical Society of St. Louis (SSSL) and the Committee for Skeptical Inquiry (CSI) and is hosted by Michael Blanford, founder of the SSSL and DJ Grothe, host the popular Point of Inquiry podcast/radio
show. Check back soon for the date of our next Skeptics in the Pub. As always, it will be held downstairs at Jack Patricks on the corner of 10th and Olive in Downtown St. Louis.
