October readings: "The Oval Portrait" by Edgar Allan Poe and "The Birthmark" by Nathaniel Hawthorne Join the Poe Museum for our virtual Short Story Club, a low-commitment literary gathering designed for busy reader who may not be able to commit to reading a new book every month. Our Short Story Club meets once a month on Tuesdays on Zoom from 6:00pm-6:30pm--a […]

A Symphony of Horror...Presented by Good For Her, join us on Friday, October 17th at 7:00 PM for Nosferatu: A Symphony of Horror (1922). Limited seating will be provided. Bringing a lawn chair or blanket is highly encouraged. Each ticket includes one small popcorn and one mini soda. Join us before the show for a market, raffle […]

Join Richmond Really Sews for an unforgettable evening of fashion, fabric, and a touch of the macabre at The Poe Sewciety Frocktails 2025, proudly presented by Richmond Really Sews through partnership with Nonprofit Connection. This year in collaboration with The Poe Museum, inspiration is drawn from the haunting beauty and gothic elegance of Edgar Allan Poe. Step into a […]

Enjoy a dramatic reading of some of Edgar Allan Poe's most famous work, performed by Poe Museum curator Chris Semtner. Pump House's most popular event is back for another ghoulish installment! Get your tickets while you can - this one is sure to be extra spooky with Halloween right around the corner. Come for a […]

November readings: "The Pit and the Pendulum" (1842) by Edgar Allan Poe "An Occurrence at Owl Creek Bridge" (1890) by Ambrose Bierce. Join the Poe Museum for our virtual Short Story Club, a low-commitment literary gathering designed for busy reader who may not be able to commit to reading a new book every month. Our Short Story Club meets once a […]

Presented by Good For Her, join us for Little Women (2019) at the Poe Museum! Due to expected rain early in the day, we recommend either sitting in one of our provided folding chairs or bringing your own lawn chairs for this outdoor screening. Bringing a picnic blanket to sit on is no longer recommended, as the ground […]