The Poe Museum in Richmond's annual Poe Birthday Bash has been getting bigger and better every year, attracting visitors from around the globe; but this year's celebration promises to be bigger than ever because it will be celebrating the birthdays of both Edgar Allan Poe and his horror classic "The Tell-Tale Heart."
On January 19, 2013 from noon to midnight, the Poe Museum will celebrate its biggest Poe Birthday Bash ever to honor both Poe’s 204th birthday and the 170th anniversary of the first printing of his greatest horror story, “The Tell-Tale Heart,” with a day of festivities ...
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New Exhibit Focuses on Poe’s Horror Masterpiece
From January 19 until March 31, 2013, the Poe Museum in Richmond, Virginia will feature a special exhibit celebrating the 170th anniversary of Edgar Allan Poe’s horror masterpiece “The Tell-Tale Heart.” Opening on Poe’s birthday, January 19, the exhibit brings together the Poe Museum’s recently acquired first printing of the story and loans of sixteen original drawings for comic book adaptations of the story by acclaimed illustrators Richard Corben and Michael Golden.
Michael Golden is one of the world’s most popular comic artists, having provided artwork for G.I. Joe, The Adventures of ...
Bring Your Little Poes to Poe’s Pumpkin Patch
It's that time of year again. You and your kids are looking for fun Halloween activities, and you can't do much better than Poe's Pumpkin Patch, an afternoon of Poe-themed fun and games for children eleven and under. The event will take place in the Poe Museum's garden on Sunday, October 28 from 2-5 P.M. Be sure to dress up for the costume contest and practice your technique for the mummy wrapping contest. Don't forget to pick up a pumpkin (while supplies last). Make sure your kids grow up weird by taking them to Poe's Pumpkin Patch!
Event is included in price of Poe Museum general admission. ...
October Unhappy Hour Pays Tribute to Great Horror Tale
On October 25 from 6 to 9 P.M. the Poe Museum will celebrate Poe's horror masterpiece "The Masque of the Red Death" with an Unhappy Hour featuring live music by Little Black Rain Clouds and Robert Andrew Scott, paranormal investigation demonstrations by Spirited History, psychic readings by Miss Emma, a performance, a costume contest, the ever popular cash bar, and a new exhibit of artwork inspired by the story. Be sure not to miss the only Halloween party in Richmond with real ghosts. Wear your weirdest costumes for the costume contest. Admission is by an optional $5 donation. Overflow ...