Hopkinsville Museums Host Edgar Cayce Hometown Seminar

Three-day event celebrates the famous psychic's birthday and legacy in his hometown.

Mar. 20, 2026 at 8:10am

The Museums of Historic Hopkinsville-Christian County are hosting a full weekend of events from March 20-22 to celebrate the birthday and legacy of Edgar Cayce, one of the city's most famous figures. The 'Edgar Cayce Hometown Seminar' will feature guest speakers, yoga, a sound bath, and other activities both at the museum and around downtown Hopkinsville.

Why it matters

Edgar Cayce, known as the 'Sleeping Prophet,' was a famous psychic and healer who was born and raised in Hopkinsville. The seminar aims to honor his life and work, which had a profound impact on the metaphysical and new age movements. The event also highlights Hopkinsville's rich history and cultural attractions.

The details

The seminar will run from March 20-22, with a variety of activities planned throughout the weekend. Highlights include guest speaker sessions, a 'Supper in the Cemetery' event (which has already sold out), yoga, a sound bath, and other programming. The museum will also use the occasion to mark Women's History Month with an upcoming History on Tap event.

  • The Edgar Cayce Hometown Seminar runs from March 20-22, 2026.
  • The 'Supper in the Cemetery' event has already sold out.

The players

Alissa Keller

Executive Director of the Museums of Historic Hopkinsville-Christian County.

Edgar Cayce

A famous psychic and healer who was born and raised in Hopkinsville, Kentucky.

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What they’re saying

“The Edgar Cayce Hometown Seminar runs March 20th through the 22nd in honor of Cayce's birthday.”

— Alissa Keller, Executive Director

“The weekend features guest speakers and a variety of activities both at the museum and around downtown.”

— Alissa Keller, Executive Director

“There will also be yoga, a sound bath, and other activities throughout Saturday, along with sessions continuing into Sunday morning.”

— Alissa Keller, Executive Director

What’s next

The museum will also mark Women's History Month with its next History on Tap event following the Edgar Cayce Hometown Seminar.

The takeaway

This seminar celebrates the life and legacy of Edgar Cayce, Hopkinsville's famous psychic and healer, highlighting the city's rich history and cultural attractions. The event offers a unique opportunity for visitors to learn about Cayce's influential work and explore the metaphysical and new age movements he helped inspire.