Kim Poovey is a bestselling author, storyteller, and living historian who has spent more than two decades traveling the Southeast presenting on 19th-century fashion, Victorian mourning customs, ornamental hairwork, and the history of ghost stories.

In 2011, she portrayed Mrs. Stanton, wife of Secretary of War Edwin Stanton (played by Kevin Kline), in Robert Redford’s film The Conspirator. Her other screen work includes playing the wife of a villainous husband in the Vook adaptation of Jude Devereaux’s novella Promises and appearing in the documentary Beyond the Oaks: Lowcountry Plantations.

When she’s not writing or performing, Kim works as a school psychologist. She resides in a haunted 1890s Victorian cottage in the South Carolina Lowcountry with her husband, Darryl, and their beloved pets.

Presentations:

Haunted History

Ghosts, ghouls, and graveyards have captivated people for centuries. Discover the history behind our fascination with hauntings, ghost lore, and the gothic genre in literature, art, and film.

Victorian Mourning

Gauzy black veils, ebony brooches, and raven hued gowns represented the strict societal requirements of those grieving during the 19 th century. The presentation addresses Victorian mourning customs, attire, funeral practices, post-mortem photography, and a few of the quirkier observances. Period mourning pieces will be on display.