The Poe Museum offers free downloadable reading, writing, and primary source resources to utilize in your home or classroom.
Calling all young poets! Celebrate National Poetry Month with The Poe Museum by writing a piece of original poetry inspired by nature and the environment around you. This contest is open to all U.S. middle and high school students. One winner will be chosen from each category – Middle School (6th-8th) and High School (9th-12th).
SUBMISSION DUE DATE: April 30th, 2025 at 11:59pm.
Submit your work here
Our biannual student contests provide a great opportunity for students to go beyond the classroom and inspire their creativity through writing. We encourage middle and high school students across the globe to channel their inner Poe and submit their works. Winners will receive a Poe Museum gift bag and their work will be published on our website. The supporting teacher of the winning student receives a complimentary virtual field trip.
Poe and Context: Contextualizing Poe’s Life and Literature Through Historic and Literary Figures
July 28th, 10:00am – 4:00pm
Edgar Allan Poe is often viewed as an anomaly in history, both for the gruesome subject of his literature and his peculiar appearance. How can one place Poe in the historical timeline when there appears to be so many deviations from our understanding of life in the 19th century? This professional development workshop explores how to contextualize Poe’s life and literature alongside other literary and historical people, trends, and events to provide a more comprehensive understanding of both Poe and the 19th century.
This free professional development workshop is hosted at The Poe Museum and Historic Richmond’s Monumental Church in Richmond, Virginia. This workshop includes a guided tour of the Poe Museum, three focused talks by Poe specialists, educator resources & more! Lunch and one complimentary drink at our UnHappy Hour social are provided. A detailed schedule of the event can be viewed below.
NOTE: This event is limited to 50 attendees. RSVP required.
