“I felt that I breathed an atmosphere of sorrow.” — Edgar Allan Poe

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A Pint (and more) for Dead Irish Poets
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A Pint (and more) for Dead Irish Poets

Poe was Irish on his father’s side, his great-grandfather and grandfather having immigrated to Baltimore from County Cavan, Ireland. This month we’re celebrating those Irish roots and poetical tradition with a Pints for Poe: Dead Irish Poets Edition party to kick-off St. Patrick’s Day weekend. Dead Irish poet-ry readings and traditional Irish music are promised,

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More Than Love: A Valentine From Poe House
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More Than Love: A Valentine From Poe House

Last month we saw a huge outpouring of support from you, Poe Nation, at a time it…

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Edgar Allan Poe’s Birthday Event Canceled! We Need Your Help, Poe Nation.
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Edgar Allan Poe’s Birthday Event Canceled! We Need Your Help, Poe Nation.

Undone by the weather, Poe House’s celebration for Edgar Allan Poe’s 215th Birthday is canceled. On this of all days, help us weather the storm. Donate to support the Edgar Allan Poe House & Museum   Due to inclement weather and University advisory, we are very sad to cancel The Poe Toaster Murder Mystery & Poe

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Cold, Bright January!
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Cold, Bright January!

[vc_single_image image=”43952″ img_size=”large” alignment=”center” onclick=”custom_link” link=”https://mailchi.mp/6945f4a13167/a-murder-mystery-toast-for-poes-215th-birthday?fbclid=IwAR3R5219QfiMNLf4rqqgdMPzNK7-zHjOYTC9EiV3zAoh2Eejg4_Uxxij8EY”]Common sentiment to feel a bit beleaguered after the mad season of the holidays and…

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2023 Year-In-Review and our 10th Anniversary Yearbook
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2023 Year-In-Review and our 10th Anniversary Yearbook

Click through the carousel or download PDF versions here: Year-in-Review 10th Anniversary Yearbook Proud-yet-humbled to…

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Happy Thanksgiving, Poe Nation
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Happy Thanksgiving, Poe Nation

We at Poe Baltimore wish to thank all of you, Poe Nation, for your support and shared love of poetry, literature, and history. As we continue our 10-year retrospective of programming highlights in the Poe Baltimore yearbook, it’s clear that all we have accomplished–and all that we dream to do–only happens with the continued support

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THANK YOU for the  BIGGEST, BEST POETOBER EVER!
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THANK YOU for the BIGGEST, BEST POETOBER EVER!

It’s official: 2023 was the absolute biggest and best Poe Fest International on record! Double the vendors, double the events and tours, nearly 3000 attendees estimated over two days, our biggest crowd yet. All proceeds support the Edgar Allan Poe House & Museum in Baltimore. On the 10th aniversary of Poe Baltimore’s stewardship of the museum, thank you

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PRESS RELEASE: Major Funding Commitment from Wells Fargo Bank
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PRESS RELEASE: Major Funding Commitment from Wells Fargo Bank

Baltimore, MD, July 31, 2023 – Today, Poe Baltimore, with the support of La Cite Development, announced that they have…

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Poe In Comics & Poe Death Exhibits, Festival Preview!
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Poe In Comics & Poe Death Exhibits, Festival Preview!

Poe Fest Int’l Tickets On Sale July 1! We’ve been a little quiet the last two…

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