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 […]
Join us on Thursday, May 25th from 6:00pm to 9:00pm for a mysterious evening of live music, local libations, and good food. Enjoy the music of Shera Shi and IONNA and brews by our friends in Manchester, Benchtop Brewing! Tickets are on sale NOW! Get yours now! Check out the NEW 2023 UnHappy Hour Season Pass! For […]
Title: The World To Me Was a Secret, which I Desired to Discover In collaboration with Shelf Life Books, we are excited to celebrate Pride Month with Addie Tsai as they read from their queer Asian nonbinary Frankenstein retelling, Unwieldy Creatures. Addie will also be signing books, so please join us for a wonderful after hours […]
Celebrate Pride Month at the Poe Museum! Join us on Thursday, June 22nd from 6:00pm to 9:00pm for a wonderful evening of local music, libations, and good food. Enjoy original indie-pop music by Landon Elliott, a drag show by Alvion Arnell Davenport, and craft brews by our wonderful sponsors, Hardywood Brewing. TBT El Gallo will be popped up in the […]
The Poe Museum is partnering with the Virginia Council for the Social Studies on July 3rd for an afternoon of guided tours, workshops, and interactive activities! This event is open to all Virginia social studies educators. Tickets to this event are $5 per person.
Join us on Wednesday, July 12th at 6:00pm for a movie night at the Poe Museum! We are thrilled to host Thad Ciechanowski of POE MOVIES at our next Illumination Series! Thad is a filmmaker and director who has dedicated himself to translating the works of Edgar Allan Poe into the film medium with a specific focus […]
