Cassadaga, FL

Cassadaga: Where Mayberry Meets the Twilight ZoneWelcome back to Drive Thru Towns. In this episode, we venture off the fluorescent path of Florida’s theme parks and into a 57-acre historic community that has spent over 130 years talking to the other side.Cassadaga, Florida, isn't your typical roadside attraction. It is a National Register of Historic Places site and the oldest continuously active Spiritualist community in the Southeast. We go beyond the "Certified Medium On Duty" signs to explore:The Founding Ghost: How a young medium named George Colby followed a spirit guide named Seneca from the frozen lakes of Minnesota to the healing springs of Florida to cure his tuberculosis.The "Seer of Spiritualism": The story of a man who built a town on land shown to him in a séance and then deeded it all to the community.A Religion, Not a Gimmick: Understanding Spiritualism as a recognized religion that believes in the survival of personality after death and the healing power of communication.The Legend of the Devil’s Chair: Uncovering the true, heartbreaking history of a cemetery bench built for a grieving man with arthritis—and the urban legends that followed.The Golden Age and the Hotel: A look at the Cassadaga Hotel, its 1926 fire, and "Arthur," the cigar-smoking spirit who reportedly never checked out.Cassadaga was built on the universal human ache of grief, born from a need to prove that the people we love do not simply cease to exist. Whether you're a skeptic or a seeker, the silence here has something to say.Host: Andrew WilcoxFollow for more episodes: [Click Follow on Spotify]Instagram: @50statefamilyLinkedIn: Andrew WilcoxEmail: [email protected] thanks to Chloe Jones for the music: chloejonesmusic.co.uk