A Fun Halloween Lecture at the Strathmore Mansion

On October 27, I returned to the historic Strathmore Mansion in Bethesda, Maryland to give my annual Halloween lecture. This is my fourth year, and every year I come up with a different paranormal topic. As a medium, author of 8 books, and a paranormal investigator, there's a lot to talk about.  If you haven't experienced this and you live in the Washington, DC Metro area, sign up for it in 2022 to get "in the Spirit." Here's the story:

(Photo: Rob Gutro's books displayed in the mansion for the event. Credit: RG)

The Strathmore has a wonderful English tea with small sandwiches and desserts and is staffed by wonderful volunteers. The event opens with music by local artists. This year, there was a flutist and a pianist and they played many spooky favorites, including the theme from the Addams Family Television show and films. I highly recommend their English Tea events!

 This year, I cited stories from my new book, Ghosts and Spirits: Explained. I told the story of how after my dad passed away, he helped me prove to my mom and brothers that his spirit was at his own services!  I also told the story of when I wound up living in a haunted house in the 1990s... 

(Photo: A peek into the event room at the Strathmore! Credit: RG)

The room was filled and there were a lot of great questions. In addition to the interactions with the crowd, some highlights included my friends Lynn and Janet in attendance and seeing my friend Mary who manages the Strathmore. 

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Recap/Photos: Great Halloween Tea Event at the Strathmore Mansion!

On Wednesday Oct. 30, I was honored to return for the 3rd year in a row to speak at the Special Afternoon Halloween Tea at the Strathmore Mansion in Bethesda, Maryland. I spoke about Haunted Places in Maryland and Paranormal Investigations and about the special spirit named Ed. He's the topic of my newest book called "Kindred Spirits: How a Medium Befriended a Spirit."

 The mansion has wonderful afternoon teas filled with elegant sandwiches and desserts. Check their website for the next events. You'll love it. Where: Strathmore Hall Foundation, 5301 Tuckerman Lane (Strathmore Mansion), Bethesda, Maryland. https://www.strathmore.org/

The Strathmore Mansion 

The event was full of people! There was wonderful piano music in the beginning of the event and the mansion and especially the room were decorated nicely for Halloween. During and after my talk, there were many great questions and some people told me they found the answers they were seeking about spirits and Earth-bound ghosts.

Full house for the Halloween Tea

Fortunately, no one lived in a haunted house (that's not a good thing and you can read why in my books "Lessons Learned from Talking to the Dead" and "Ghosts and Spirits.")

It was a wonderful way to celebrate Halloween for me, and I thank Mary Mendoza Godbout, the Strathmore Mansion Tea Room

Lynn and Janet in the Halloween mode!

and Volunteer Coordinating Manager at the mansion, for inviting me and coordinating this wonderful event!

VIDEO from my talk at the Strathmore Halloween Event!

On Wednesday Oct. 30, I was honored to return for the 3rd year in a row to speak at the Special Afternoon Halloween Tea at the Strathmore Mansion in Bethesda, Maryland. I spoke about Haunted Places in Maryland (including my experiences at Dr. Samuel Mudd's House),  Paranormal Investigations and about the special spirit named Ed. He's the topic of my newest book called "Kindred Spirits: How a Medium Befriended a Spirit." 

In this video  clip I was speaking about my encounter with Dr. Samuel Mudd, in his residence (known as the Mudd House) in southern Maryland. Dr. Mudd was the one who wound up setting the broken leg of John Wilkes Booth, the assassin of President Lincoln on April 14, 1865. Mudd's house happened to be on the route Booth took during his escape from Ford's theatre, Washington, DC, - the site of the assassination. Mudd always claimed he was innocent and did not collaborate with Booth. Mudd just happened to live in the wrong location. The full story appears in my book "Ghosts and Spirits" and is available on Amazon.com
(Video Source:  https://youtu.be/AWBMOYSr9Xw ) 
Videographer: L.Jenner

 The mansion has wonderful afternoon teas filled with elegant sandwiches and desserts. Check their website for the next events. You'll love it. Where: Strathmore Hall Foundation, 5301 Tuckerman Lane (Strathmore Mansion), Bethesda, Maryland. https://www.strathmore.org/  

Rob Speaks at the Haunted Halloween Strathmore Mansion Tea

Sign up now for the Strathmore Mansion Halloween Afternoon Tea, - and the Ghosts of England!

Amazing Desserts!

This Halloween Rob Gutro guests at the Strathmore Mansion Special Afternoon Tea, where he'll talk about the "Ghosts of England!" 
WHERE: 5301 Tuckerman Lane, Bethesda, Md. 
TICKETS: https://www.strathmore.org/events-and-tickets/afternoon-tea 
Afternoon Teas: $24 per person (Stars Price $21.60); Specialty Teas: $28 per person (Stars Price $25.20) Tea begins at 1pm; Call 301.581.5108 for reservations. 

Local musicans treat Tea visitors to great music

 ABOUT THE STRATHMORE AFTERNOON TEA The soothing sounds of local musicians fill the room, as you enjoy Afternoon Tea in the cozy atmosphere of The Shapiro Music Room at Strathmore. Strathmore Blend Tea is specially made for us by Master Tea Blender John Harney of Connecticut, and is served with a light lunch of delectable tea savories. Pre-paid, non-refundable reservations required. Vegetarian options are available; please be sure to request a vegetarian meal when making your reservation. Tea for Two gift certificates make great gifts! To purchase, call 301.581.5175 or visit the Shop at Strathmore located in the Mansion.