This is your 'virtual' Rochester TOUR of six locations important to the Fox Sisters and Spiritualism. (SCROLL DOWN to see the FULL List of places and their Addresses below). This is the SEVENTH episode of a special series about the Fox Family on "Wednesdays with Willa" podcast show with Willa's special guest Tracy Murphy, caretaker & historian of the Fox Property (also known as the Hydesville Memorial Park). In Willa's special "Fox Family series", we focus on the famous mediums Kate and Maggie Fox. In the mid-1800s, these two sisters jet propelled spirit contact onto the world stage and gave rise to the Birth of Modern Spiritualism. You can explore the FULL Fox Family Series playlist on Willa’s YouTube channel here: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLRb4WRFg9Omo Would you like to visit the Fox Property in Hydesville? If you would like to make arrangements with Tracy to meet you there, this is her contact information: TEXT her cell phone at 315-879-8804 and/or email foxsisters1848@gmail.com QUICK GPS LIST 1. 50 N. Plymouth Ave., Rochester, NY 14614 2. 16 E. Main St., Rochester, NY 14614 3. 111 Troup St. near S. Plymouth Ave., Rochester, NY 14608 4. 55 Troup St., just east of S. Plymouth Ave., Rochester, NY 14608 5. S. Plymouth Ave. & Troup St., Rochester, NY 14608 6. 1133 Mt. Hope Ave., Rochester, NY 14620 (Please note: Locations 4 and 5 are next to each other and can be viewed at the same time as one stop.) === Here is the Detailed DRIVING TOUR INFO - places, addresses, and info === IN THE FOOTSTEPS OF THE FOX SISTERS: A Simple Rochester, New York Driving Tour 1. Amy & Isaac Post House Site = Address: 50 N. Plymouth Avenue / southeast corner of N. Plymouth Ave. & Church St., Rochester, NY 14614 Look for the historic marker near the corner. The Posts were friends and supporters of the Fox Sisters, and their home became important to early Spiritualism as well as abolition and reform movements. 2. Corinthian Hall Site = Address: 16 E. Main Street, Rochester, NY 14614 The historic marker is near the original Corinthian Hall site. The Fox Sisters appeared here during the important 1849 public demonstrations that helped spread Spiritualism. 3. Troup Street / Fox Sisters Area = Address: Troup Street near S. Plymouth Avenue, Rochester, NY 14608 Drive along Troup Street toward Plymouth Avenue. Leah Fox was listed at 31 Troup Street in 1849; after Rochester street renumbering, that location became approximately 111 Troup Street, near Troup and Greenwood. The younger Fox sisters stayed with Leah during their Rochester period. 4. Fox Sisters / Spiritualist Obelisk = Address: 55 Troup Street, just east of S. Plymouth Avenue, Rochester, NY 14608 The 25-foot Spiritualist monument stands in a small space near the southeast corner of Troup Street and Plymouth Avenue. It was dedicated in 1927 and later moved a short distance when highway construction altered the neighborhood. 5. Historic Plymouth Spiritualist Church Site = Address: Northeast corner of S. Plymouth Avenue & Troup Street, Rochester, NY 14608 No original church building remains. The church that later became Plymouth Spiritualist Church stood here and was demolished in the 1950s for highway construction. This stop can be viewed at the same time as the obelisk. 6. Mount Hope Cemetery = Address: 1133 Mt. Hope Avenue, Rochester, NY 14620 Finish the tour at Mount Hope Cemetery. Amy and Isaac Post are buried here in Range 2, Lot 121. Allow extra time to explore this large historic cemetery to seek out the graves of Susan B. Anthony, Frederick Douglass, and others. --- For more great episodes of the 'Wednesdays with Willa' podcast, TUNE IN on Wednesday mornings at 10:00 a.m. Eastern Time for her spiritual discussions with GREAT GUESTS and TOPICS regarding Spiritualism, Mediumship, Healing, Faith, Family, and more! You can also watch the REPLAY or archived Videos of past shows on her facebook page and YouTube Channel. Website: www.willawhite.com Facebook page: / willawhitemedium You-Tube channel: / @willawhite Reverend Willa White is a registered Lily Dale medium (since 2003), a spiritual development and mediumship teacher, and the host of the popular podcast show 'Wednesdays with Willa' (now in Year NINE of episodes) ---- To watch Willa's weekly podcast show episodes, you can TUNE IN LIVE at 10:00 a.m. ET or watch the REPLAY or archived Videos of past shows on Willa's facebook page and YouTube Channel. Enjoy Willa's spiritual discussions with GREAT GUESTS and TOPICS regarding Spiritualism, Mediumship, Healing, Faith, Family, and more! Website: www.willawhite.com Facebook page: / willawhitemedium You-Tube channel: / @willawhite
