Join us for an evening with Dr. Gary Richards, Chair of the University of Mary Washington English Department! Dr. Richards will speak on the the life, work, and dialogue between two fixtures of Southern literature: Eudora Welty and Tennessee Williams. This is a ticketed event. Tickets can be purchased online or at the gate. Wine […]
The Poe Museum is pleased to announce the return of our beloved UnHappy Hours! We are also excited to offer a new season pass for the 2023 UnHappy Hour season. For just $99.00, a season pass includes entry into all seven UnHappy Hours as well a complimentary drink ticket at each one! Come see what's […]
Join us on Wednesday, April 19th from 6:00-7:30pm for an evening with Julien Icher, founder and president of The Lafayette Trail, Inc. Julien will speak on the incredible work of his organization and illuminate the connection between Edgar Allan Poe and Revolutionary War hero, The Marquis de Lafayette! Click here to find out more about Julien and his talk! […]
THIS EVENT HAS BEEN RESCHEDULED FOR SATURDAY, APRIL 8TH FROM 12:00PM-2:00PM! Join the Poe Museum for an afternoon of family festivities on Saturday, April 8th from 12:00pm-2:00pm. This FREE EVENT is for children and families of all ages. Enjoy Edgar Allan Poe-themed arts and crafts including coloring, magnetic poetry, black out poetry, and a gardening workshop! Further […]
In celebration of Women's History Month, the Poe Museum is honored to welcome Dr. Les Harrison, chair of the Virginia Commonwealth University English Department, on Wednesday, March 22nd, from 6:00pm-7:30pm in the Poe Museum's Enchanted Garden. Dr. Harrison will deliver a lecture on the life and work of author, abolitionist, and women's rights activist Lydia […]
Join the Poe Museum for an evening of poetry with The Poetry Society of Virginia. The Poetry Society will host its Annual Presentation of Poetry in the Enchanted Garden. The museum will also be open to view our collection. Refreshments will be available for purchase.Wednesday, November 16th 6pm-8pm at the Poe Museum. $10 advance/ $12 […]
IMPORTANT UPDATE: The UnHappy Hour is SOLD OUT. We cannot guarantee that tickets will be sold at the door. Join us for a Spooktacular night full of festivities and fear for our final UnHappy Hour of 2022! The Embalmers will be bringing down the house, Haunts of Richmond will be spinning spooky stories throughout the evening and yes, […]
Join us at the Poe Museum for an evening of family festivities. Enjoy arts and crafts, face painting, Poe-themed reading and writing activities, and a costume contest. The garden will be illuminated at sundown giving the Enchanted Garden a feeling of fall magic. This event is FREE, simply RSVP.
Join the Poe Museum for a far-out night full of live music, libations, and after-hours access to the grooviest museum in town! Benchtop Brewing, Bryant's Cider, and a selection of wines will be available for purchase ($6 pre-purchase, $7 at the event). Jam to the tunes of Elizabeth Wise & Her Guys. Can you dig it, […]
Join the Poe Museum for a lecture and discussion with Dr. Ryan K. Smith about Edgar Allan Poe and Richmond's Cemeteries. Ryan K. Smith is a professor of history at Virginia Commonwealth University. He specializes in American religious history, material culture, and historic preservation. He received a Ph.D. in American civilization from the University of […]
There is nothing more punk than Poe! Join us for an especially unhappy hour with live music from Shawnis & the Shimmers, libations galore, and the special chance to enjoy our exhibits after-hours. Quoth the Raven "Punk's not dead!" Beer, wine, and cider are available for purchase ($6 pre-purchased, $7 at the event). Thank you to […]
A Midsummer Night's Scream is the party of your dreams... or nightmares! Join the Poe Museum for a night of mad revelry complete with live music, libations, lawn games, merriment, and more. Triple Crossing Beer, Bryant Cider, and a selection of wines will be available for purchase ($6 pre-purchased, $7 at the event). Love potions […]
