The Fall 2009 Newsletter is now available. In this edition, learn about the man who paid for Poe's funeral. Also, Poe museum president, Dr. Harry Lee is going on an extensive lecture tour. Find out where he's headed. We have the latest information about events and recent goings on. Take a look.
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Poe Bicentennial Birthday Bash Schedule of Events for January 19, 2009
12 Midnight: Champagne Toast at the Poe Shrine
Kick off the day's festivities in the shadows of the Poe Museum's Enchanted Garden in a shrine built 87 years ago in Poe's honor from the bricks salvaged from the office in which Poe began his career in journalism.
2 AM: Victorian Séance
Make contact with Poe through an authentic Victorian séance. Maybe Mr. Poe will make an appearance.
11 AM: Segway Tour of Richmond Poe Sites
See the sights of Poe's Richmond without walking up all the hills. Ride a segway. Lessons will be provided before the tour.
1 PM: Birthday Cake
Every birthday needs a ...
Poe in Comics
This isn't technically related to the bicentennial, but the exhibit of Poe in the comics is still running at the Poe Museum. For those of you who haven't had a chance to see it, you still have until the end of October visit. Even those of you who are not particularly interested in comic books or graphic novels will still be able to appreciate the artistry of some of these drawings and paintings. Among my favorites were the illustrations by Richard Corben for "The Raven" and "The Tell-Tale Heart." Beautifully rendered, these dramatic images really make an impression on the viewer. The ...
