Dixie Hibbs

Spirits of Wickland Mansion Dixie Hibbs

Visitors to historic Wickland Mansion in Bardstown, Kentucky are impressed by the striking beauty and stately elegance of this family estate. Built between 1825-28 and home to three state governors, it is considered one of the best remaining examples of Georgian-style architecture in the state and an important tourist destination. Although no one has lived at Wickland for nearly 20 years, it still serves as home to resident spirits who have been drawn back to visit this magical place. Although members of the Wickliffe family, who originally lived in the residence, still frequent the grounds, two of their slaves from the 1860s are more commonly heard, plus other spirits just passing through. Led by historian Dixie Hibbs with the help of twin mediums, special tours have been given since 2009 to converse with Wickland's resident spirits and learn about 19th century life, and insights into the afterlife. Spirits of Wickland Mansion is a permanent record of these guided tours from 2009-2013, transcribed from audio and handwritten notes of the conversations between the living and those now passed on. This 6x9-inch, hardbound edition will include 264 pages with a full-color dust jacket — the only permanent record available of the conversations held at Wickland Mansion with those who have left this life!