Illumination Series Featuring: Dr. Gary Richards
The Poe Museum 1914 E Main Street, Richmond, Virginia, United StatesJoin 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 […]
Murder Mystery UnHappy Hour
The Poe Museum 1914 E Main Street, Richmond, Virginia, United StatesJoin 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 […]
Illumination Series Featuring: Dr. Addie Tsai
The Poe Museum 1914 E Main Street, Richmond, Virginia, United StatesTitle: 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 […]
Pride UnHappy Hour
The Poe Museum 1914 E Main Street, Richmond, Virginia, United StatesCelebrate 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 […]
Social Studies Educator Workshop
The Poe Museum 1914 E Main Street, Richmond, Virginia, United StatesThe 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.
Illumination Series Featuring: Poe Movies
The Poe Museum 1914 E Main Street, Richmond, Virginia, United StatesJoin 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 […]
Summer Poe’s Enchanted Garden
The Poe Museum 1914 E Main Street, Richmond, Virginia, United StatesJoin us on Saturday, July 22nd from 10:00am to 12:00pm for a morning of FREE family-friendly programming brought to you by the Poe Museum and our community partners: Lewis Ginter Botanical Garden, Shalom Farms, and Youth Outdoor Workshops! The Poe Museum and these wonderful oerganizations will provide a diverse selection of programming ranging from arts and crafts to vegetable taste tests! Please […]
English Teachers Workshop
The Poe Museum 1914 E Main Street, Richmond, Virginia, United StatesThe Poe Museum is partnering with the Virginia Association of Teachers of English on July 24th for an afternoon of guided tours, workshops, and a happy hour! This event is open to all Virginia English educators. This event is free, but RSVP's are required! Please reach out emma@poemuseum.org with any questions! NOTE: this event is capped at 50 attendees
Old Hollywood UnHappy Hour
The Poe Museum 1914 E Main Street, Richmond, Virginia, United StatesPresented by Tabol Brewing! This month we go to Old Hollywood for our UnHappy Hour, so dress to impress and join us for a glamorous evening under the stars on Thursday, July 27th from 6:00 to 9:00! Come yam to the upbeat jazz brought to you by The Sweet Potatoes, enjoy a selection of Tabol Brewing beers, and the delicious culinary craftings of TBT […]
Illumination Series Featuring: Hidden In Plain Site
The Poe Museum 1914 E Main Street, Richmond, Virginia, United StatesJoin us on Wednesday, August 9th at 6:00pm for a talk and discussion with the Dontrese Brown and Dean Browell, the founders of Hidden In Plain Site (HiPS)! *** HiPS is a VR exploration of distinct but easy to overlook sites around Richmond, VA, that tell the story of the Black experience throughout our history. HiPSTM exists to use […]
August UnHappy Hour
The Poe Museum 1914 E Main Street, Richmond, Virginia, United StatesJoin us on Thursday, August 24th for our August UnHappy Hour! Last month we danced beneath the stars and this month we journey to the stars for a Sci-Fi-themed UnHappy Hour! Enjoy brews by Coastal Fermentory and music by not one, but two Richmond favorites: Deau Eyes and Ramona and the Holy Smokes. TBT El […]
By Poe’s Pen: Writing Workshops at the Poe Museum
The Poe Museum 1914 E Main Street, Richmond, Virginia, United StatesQuoth the Raven, "Never before" have we had a workshop like this! Join Richmond Young Writers for an exclusive, first-of-its-kind writing experience at the historic Poe Museum! Delve into the telltale world of Edgar Allan Poe and usher in his unique writing style. Through these engaging, immersive workshops, young writers will explore Poe's renowned works, […]