Edgar Allan Poe may be known as the Master of the Macabre, but he considered himself to be primarily a poet. You may recognize the acclaimed verses from his poems "The Raven," "Annabel Lee," or "To Helen." Regional stage actor and Programs Coordinator of the Poe Museum Dean Knight will read a selection of Poe's […]

Happy World Poetry Day! Programs Coordinator Dean Knight will read a selection of Poe’s poetry at dusk in the Enchanted Garden. This event is virtual. Tickets are free. All tips support the Poe Museum. This virtual reading is hosted through Heygo.

One of America's most famous writers grew up in the historic heart of Richmond--and we will explore it on this tour! Join Dean Knight, Programs Coordinator at the Poe Museum, on a tour of Richmond's oldest neighborhoods and their connections to Edgar Allan Poe, the author of "The Tell-Tale Heart", "The Raven", "The Cask of […]

Join the Poe Museum and Mending Walls on March 30th from 6:30-9pm at Gallery5 for art, live music and conversations with Richmond artists from the Mending Walls project.  In June of 2020, Mending Walls invited artists to create artwork to adorn the facade of the Poe Museum to spark community conversations, empathy, and collaboration throughout Richmond […]