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SUMMARY:Edgar's Enchanted Garden Family Day
DESCRIPTION:Celebrate National Poetry Month! Join us on Saturday\, April 4th from 10:00am-12:00pm for an enchanted morning of nature poetry\, crafts\, and programming brought to you by The Poe Museum. \n\n\n\nWe will be joined by our community partner\, Dolly Parton’s Imagination Library. Check out their website for your child to receive free books! \n\n\n\nOur next Enchanted Garden will be on October 11th from 10:00am-1:00pm. \n\n\n\n\n\n\nRSVP
URL:https://poemuseum.org/event/edgars-enchanted-garden-family-day-4/
LOCATION:The Poe Museum\, 1914 E Main Street\, Richmond\, Virginia\, 23059\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260408T173000
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SUMMARY:Tell-Tale Talks Featuring: Joshua Barton
DESCRIPTION:Join us at The Poe Museum on Wednesday\, April 8th for a Tell-Tale Talk featuring Professor Joshua Barton on “How beautiful it is and how easily it can be broken”: The Tarnished Mirror of Southern Gothic Literature. \n\n\n\n“How beautiful it is and how easily it can be broken”: The Tarnished Mirror of Southern Gothic Literature \n\n\n\nThis talk will introduce Southern Gothic fiction as a genre\, focusing on how its decaying settings\, eccentric characters\, and moral tension reveal the cultural anxieties of the postbellum American South. Moving beyond haunted houses and grotesqueries\, we will explore how writers like Edgar Allan Poe\, Flannery O’Connor\, and Tennessee Williams use distortion to expose themes of guilt and social decline. We’ll look at how the uncanny nature of Southern Gothic fiction often serves as a mirror to reflect the cultural and historical pressures of the American South\, while also offering a vicious critique of its past. Through this discussion\, Barton invite you to examine how the elements of these stories function as tools for social critique and psychological insight. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nAbout Joshua Barton: \n\n\n\nJoshua Barton is a professor of writing and literature and a lecturer on horror content of all kinds. He attended George Mason University as an undergraduate\, where he completed a BA in English in 2009; for his MA in literature\, he attended Southern New Hampshire University. His key area of academic research is horror literature\, with a particular focus on Gothic fiction\, haunted house stories\, and feminist horror. He has taught at American University\, George Mason University\, and Virginia Commonwealth University\, and developed horror literature courses with an emphasis on American monsters and cultural analysis. He is also a frequent collaborator with Profs & Pints\, where he has lectured on everything from Victorian ghost stories to folk horror to the link between romance and monsters. Outside of literature\, his interests include games (of all kinds)\, baking\, and dogs! \n\n\n\nGeneral Event Information: \n\n\n\nSCHEDULE: \n\n\n\n5:30 PM – Doors open \n\n\n\n5:45 PM – Zoom meeting opens \n\n\n\n6:00 PM – Talk begins \n\n\n\nVIRTUAL LIVESTREAMS: \n\n\n\nVirtual ticket holders will be sent a Zoom webinar link for the livestream the day of the event. The Zoom invitation is also included in the confirmation email received upon purchase. \n\n\n\nWEATHER:This event takes place outdoors. Please dress according to the weather forecast. In case of inclement weather\, an alternate location may be announced. \n\n\n\nFOOD & DRINK:One glass of wine included in in-person admission. Complimentary snacks and refreshments available. \n\n\n\nPARKING:The Poe Museum has a small gravel lot attached on 20th and Main Streets. If the lot is full\, there is street parking available on surrounding streets. \n\n\n\nOTHER: \n\n\n\nChairs provided. Exhibits remain open to explore before or after the talk. \n\n\n\nReserve your tickets below! \n\n\n\nCan’t make it in person? The talk can be streamed virtually! Select the Livestream ticket option at check out. Virtual ticket holders will be sent a Zoom webinar link for the livestream the day of the event. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nFor questions or media inquiries\, please email Nicole Coppino at nicole@poemuseum.org.
URL:https://poemuseum.org/event/tell-tale-talks-featuring-joshua-barton/
LOCATION:Poe Museum’s Enchanted Garden\, 1914 E Main St\, Richmond VA\, Virginia\, 23223\, United States
CATEGORIES:Tell-Tale Talks
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260412T130000
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SUMMARY:Stavna Ballet Performance
DESCRIPTION:Join us for a special performance from Stavna Ballet\, inspired by Poe’s poem “To One In Paradise.” \n\n\n\nThis event is included with admission\, but we hope you’ll consider making a donation to one or both of the following nonprofit organizations: The Poe Museum and Stavna Ballet.
URL:https://poemuseum.org/event/stavna-ballet-performance/
LOCATION:Poe Museum’s Enchanted Garden\, 1914 E Main St\, Richmond VA\, Virginia\, 23223\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260417T130000
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SUMMARY:Lord Byron Death Day Celebration
DESCRIPTION:Celebrate Lord Byron’s 202 death day anniversary at the Poe Museum! Join us Friday\, April 17th from 1:00pm-3:00pm for an opportunity to explore Lord Byron’s literature by reading selected poems and participating in self-guided crafts. \n\n\n\nOur Education Coordinator will be providing a brief lecture at 1:30 which will serve as an introduction to Lord Byron’s life and his lasting influence on literature today. \n\n\n\n\n\n\nPurchase admission here
URL:https://poemuseum.org/event/lord-byron-death-day-celebration/
LOCATION:The Poe Museum\, 1914 E Main Street\, Richmond\, Virginia\, 23059\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260418T110000
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SUMMARY:Cat Adoption Event 2026
DESCRIPTION:In partnership with RAL\, the Richmond SPCA\, and RACC\, join us from 11:00 AM – 2:00 PM on Saturday\, April 18th for the third annual Cat Adoption Event at The Poe Museum! \n\n\n\nOn April 18th\, the Enchanted Garden will once again be full of feline friends — and we’re not just talking about Edgar and Tib… \n\n\n\nTo make things even sweeter\, we’ll be joined by The Exit Plan matcha cart. \n\n\n\nCome find your purrfect companion at the Poe Museum on April 18th! \n\n\n\nThis event is free to attend\, but we hope you’ll consider making a donation to one or all of the following organizations: The Poe Museum\, RAL\, The Richmond SPCA\, and RACC. \n\n\n\nAdoption fees – $100 \n\n\n\nSame day adoptions available (must be approved through application process). Please bring a cat carrier if you plan to adopt. \n\n\n\nIf you wish to tour the museum’s exhibits during your visit\, please purchase admission in the shop or online before doing so.  Event access is free\, but we kindly ask that you keep to the garden and giftshop unless you’ve purchased admission. Thank you! \n\n\n\nPARKING \n\n\n\nThe Poe Museum has a small gravel lot attached on 20th and Main Streets. If the lot is full\, there is street parking available on surrounding streets. \n\n\n\nACCESSIBILITY \n\n\n\nThe Poe Museum is dedicated to creating an accessible space for all. The Poe Museum can provide wheelchair ramps upon request. Seating is limited\, however The Poe Museum can provide additional seating upon request. The Poe Museum’s courtyard is laid with cobblestone\, which may be difficult to navigate for individuals with wheelchairs. For more information on accessibility at the Poe Museum\, please visit poemuseum.org/visit-us. \n\n\n\nCODE OF CONDUCT  \n\n\n\nTo ensure a positive experience for all visitors\, we ask guests to abide by our Poe Museum Code of Conduct:1. Respect the SpacePlease do not touch any exhibit displays unless otherwise indicated.Keep your voices low while indoors.Leave food and drink in the Gift Shop\, or the Enchanted Garden.Keep to the garden paths to avoid trampling plants and flowers.2. Respect OthersBe courteous to other museum visitors who are here to explore Poe’s legacy.Show respect to Poe Museum staff and volunteers\, who work to provide a positive experience for all visitors\, by following their instructions.Please supervise children.Guests who do not comply with the Poe Museum Code of Conduct may be asked to leave.
URL:https://poemuseum.org/event/2026-black-cat-adoption-event/
LOCATION:The Poe Museum\, 1914 E Main Street\, Richmond\, Virginia\, 23059\, United States
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SUMMARY:Poe and Cats Special Focus Tour
DESCRIPTION:Join the Poe Museum on Saturday\, April 18th for a special focus guided tour on Poe and Cats! This tour highlights Edgar Allan Poe’s connection cats and provides guests with a deeper understanding of Poe’s life\, literature\, and legacy. While you’re here\, get to know our two resident cats\, Edgar and Tib! \n\n\n\nThis tour has a limited capacity of 20 guests. Registration is required. \n\n\n\n\nRSVP\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nPURCHASE MUSEUM ADMISSION
URL:https://poemuseum.org/event/poe-and-cats-special-focus-tour/
LOCATION:Poe Museum\, 1914 E MAIN ST\, RICHMOND\, Virginia\, 23223-6964
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260419T110000
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SUMMARY:Historic Garden Tour
DESCRIPTION:Join us for a guided tour of The Poe Museum’s historic Enchanted Garden led by our Executive Director and Curator. \n\n\n\nRegistration required.   \n\n\n\n\nRSVP\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nPurchase Museum Admission
URL:https://poemuseum.org/event/historic-garden-tour/2026-04-19/
LOCATION:The Poe Museum\, 1914 E Main Street\, Richmond\, Virginia\, 23059\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260422T110000
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SUMMARY:Historic Garden Tour
DESCRIPTION:Join us for a guided tour of The Poe Museum’s historic Enchanted Garden led by our Executive Director and Curator. \n\n\n\nRegistration required.   \n\n\n\n\nRSVP\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nPurchase Museum Admission
URL:https://poemuseum.org/event/historic-garden-tour/2026-04-22/
LOCATION:The Poe Museum\, 1914 E Main Street\, Richmond\, Virginia\, 23059\, United States
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SUMMARY:April 2026 Space Age UnHappy Hour
DESCRIPTION:Presented by Stone Brewing\, join us on Thursday\, April 23rd for a Space Age UnHappy Hour at The Poe Museum. \n\n\n\nWELCOME\, EARTHLINGS… \n\n\n\nFor the first UnHappy Hour of 2026\, we’re leaving the stratosphere for a SPACE AGE themed dance party\, presented by Stone Brewing. Out of this world drinks and eats from Stone Brewing and 1115 Mobile Kitchen. Ethereal sound waves from Rikki Rakki and Shera Shi. Exhibits remain open\, so feel free to explore the Poe galaxy! \n\n\n\nOuter-space inspired costumes are encouraged\, but not required. \n\n\n\nWe hope to see you there\, for a miserable time from six to nine… \n\n\n\n— \n\n\n\nGENERAL EVENT INFORMATION: \n\n\n\nPARKINGThe Poe Museum has a small gravel lot that fills up quickly. Free overflow parking is available at the Holocaust Museum’s parking lot\, located one block away from the Poe Museum\, accessible by 21st or Dock St. \n\n\n\nFOOD & DRINKBeer\, wine and non-alcoholic refreshments will be for sale at a cash bar. While we accept cash or card\, we may not be accept to Apple Pay. If you plan on purchasing alcohol during the event\, please bring a valid form of identification. To comply with our ABC license\, we will check the IDs of ANYONE who plans to purchase alcohol – no exceptions. 1115 Mobile Kitchen will be for sale in the Poe Museum parking lot during the event. No outside food or drinks are permitted. No food or drinks are permitted inside the museum buildings. \n\n\n\nWEATHERThis event is rain or shine. Event will be cancelled in the case of severe weather such as thunderstorms.  \n\n\n\nACCESSIBILITYThe Poe Museum is dedicated to creating an accessible space for all. The Poe Museum can provide wheelchair ramps upon request. Seating is limited\, however The Poe Museum can provide additional seating upon request. The Poe Museum’s courtyard is laid with cobblestone\, which may be difficult to navigate for individuals with wheelchairs or other mobility devices. For more information on accessibility at the Poe Museum\, please visit poemuseum.org/visit-us. \n\n\n\nCODE OF CONDUCTTo ensure a positive experience for all visitors\, we ask guests to abide by our Poe Museum Code of Conduct:1. Respect the SpacePlease do not touch any exhibit displays unless otherwise indicated.Keep your voices low while indoors.Leave food and drink in the Gift Shop\, or the Enchanted Garden.Keep to the garden paths to avoid trampling plants and flowers.2. Respect OthersBe courteous to other museum visitors who are here to explore Poe’s legacy.Show respect to Poe Museum staff and volunteers\, who work to provide a positive experience for all visitors\, by following their instructions.Please supervise children.Guests who do not comply with the Poe Museum Code of Conduct may be asked to leave. \n\n\n\nFor additional information or other inquiries please contact nicole@poemuseum.org.
URL:https://poemuseum.org/event/april-2026-unhappy-hour/
LOCATION:Poe Museum’s Enchanted Garden\, 1914 E Main St\, Richmond VA\, Virginia\, 23223\, United States
CATEGORIES:UnHappy Hour
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