Join us for a captivating exploration of one of America’s most enigmatic First Ladies, Mary Todd Lincoln, at Ventfort Hall Gilded Age Mansion & Museum. Louise Levy, an expert in American history and staff member at Ventfort Hall, will present the second part of her series on Mary Lincoln, focusing on the haunting specters of her life—both literal and metaphorical. In this thought-provoking talk, Levy will delve into Mary Lincoln’s troubled past. Haunted by her own past, she also claimed to be haunted by the spirits of her deceased children, and actively sought ways to communicate with them beyond the grave. A specter of her former self after the assassination of her beloved husband, Mary roamed two continents in search of peace and freedom from the rumors that swirled about her sanity.