Join the Poe Museum for an evening of poetry with The Poetry Society of Virginia. The Poetry Society will host its Annual Presentation of Poetry in the Enchanted Garden. The museum will also be open to view our collection. Refreshments will be available for purchase.Wednesday, November 16th 6pm-8pm at the Poe Museum. $10 advance/ $12 […]
Join the Poe Museum for an afternoon of family festivities. This event is for children and families of alll ages. Enjoy Edgar Allan Poe-themed arts and crafts including ornament decorating, coloring, bookmark crafting, a scavenger hunt and storytime. Studio Two Three will be hosting a screen printing workshop. Richmond Young Writers will be hosting a poetry station. Richmond […]
Happy 214th Birthday, Edgar Allan Poe! Join the Poe Museum for three days of festivities as we mark the end of our 100-year anniversary. This extraordinary event will feature live music, readings, food trucks, beer, wine, entertainment, programs and much more. This is a party to die for! Birthday Bash (Saturday and Sunday) will be […]
Birthday Bash celebrations do not end at the doors of the Poe Museum! See a virtual presentation of the Poe Museum and Edgar Allan Poe's hometown of Richmond, Virginia. Our team of experienced tour guides will show you firsthand the life and legacy of Edgar Allan Poe. See our complete weekend schedule All Birthday Bash […]
Come celebrate Edgar Allan Poe's 214th birthday! Enjoy a day of festivities including live music, performances, food, libations, and much more. It's a party to die for! Indulge in TBT El Gallo, Bryant’s Cider, and Garden Grove Brewing. See the Shadows of Shockoe by joining a ghost tour hosted by Haunts of Richmond (Tickets for Haunts of Richmond tours […]
Edgar Allan Poe wants everyone to celebrate his birthday, evermore! Bring your family to the Poe Museum on Sunday, January 22nd to celebrate Poe's 214th birthday. This day is created for families with kids age 4-15 but open to all ages. It's a party to die for! Along with the scheduled programming, there will be […]
Join us in celebrating the 100-year anniversary of the Poe Museum! Writers R.L. Stine (Goosebumps) and Nnedi Okorafor (Who Fears Death, Black Panther) take the stage to honor the legacy of Edgar Allan Poe, dubbed the “master of the macabre.” Listen to insights from two of the most talented writers of our time, and discover how Poe’s strange and groundbreaking works […]
In celebration of Women's History Month, the Poe Museum is honored to welcome Dr. Les Harrison, chair of the Virginia Commonwealth University English Department, on Wednesday, March 22nd, from 6:00pm-7:30pm in the Poe Museum's Enchanted Garden. Dr. Harrison will deliver a lecture on the life and work of author, abolitionist, and women's rights activist Lydia […]
THIS EVENT HAS BEEN RESCHEDULED FOR SATURDAY, APRIL 8TH FROM 12:00PM-2:00PM! Join the Poe Museum for an afternoon of family festivities on Saturday, April 8th from 12:00pm-2:00pm. This FREE EVENT is for children and families of all ages. Enjoy Edgar Allan Poe-themed arts and crafts including coloring, magnetic poetry, black out poetry, and a gardening workshop! Further […]
Join us on Wednesday, April 19th from 6:00-7:30pm for an evening with Julien Icher, founder and president of The Lafayette Trail, Inc. Julien will speak on the incredible work of his organization and illuminate the connection between Edgar Allan Poe and Revolutionary War hero, The Marquis de Lafayette! Click here to find out more about Julien and his talk! […]
The Poe Museum is pleased to announce the return of our beloved UnHappy Hours! We are also excited to offer a new season pass for the 2023 UnHappy Hour season. For just $99.00, a season pass includes entry into all seven UnHappy Hours as well a complimentary drink ticket at each one! Come see what's […]
Join us for an evening with Dr. Gary Richards, Chair of the University of Mary Washington English Department! Dr. Richards will speak on the the life, work, and dialogue between two fixtures of Southern literature: Eudora Welty and Tennessee Williams. This is a ticketed event. Tickets can be purchased online or at the gate. Wine […]
