“Superstitious terror crept by degrees into the spirit of the old Swede, and my own soul was wrapped up in silent wonder” — Edgar Allan Poe

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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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Poe Festival Pre-Sales & Saturday ‘Visiter’ Awards Announcements
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Poe Festival Pre-Sales & Saturday ‘Visiter’ Awards Announcements

A WellSPRING at Poe Wherever you are, Poe Nation, you too are more than…

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Pints for Poe & More March Events
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Pints for Poe & More March Events

  Goodness! Keeping time, time, time is a task as Poe House is looking ahead to several wonderful events this month. To wit: March 16, The Baltimore Symphony Orchestra invites Poe fans to an open rehearsal of Sergei Rachmaninoff’s adaptation of Poe’s last poem, “The Bells” March 18, May the road rise to meet you

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Last Minute Valentines for Poe Lovers
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Last Minute Valentines for Poe Lovers

[vc_single_image image=”26706″ img_size=”large” alignment=”center” onclick=”custom_link” link=”https://mailchi.mp/f19a46c5f05b/last-minute-valentines-for-your-favorite-poe-lover”]Edgar Allan Poe is without doubt one of the most beloved writers in the world,…

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Virginia Poe Bicentennial Special Program
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Virginia Poe Bicentennial Special Program

The Virginia Poe Bicentennial & Gothic Tea Party Program was recorded at Westminster Hall & Burying Ground, August 13th, 2022.[vc_gallery…

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MOURNING: The Strange Afterlives of Virginia & Edgar Allan Poe
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MOURNING: The Strange Afterlives of Virginia & Edgar Allan Poe

Excerpts from our July session of the Virginia Poe Bicentennial Discussion Series. The strange after-lives of Edgar & Virginia Poe, plus rites and traditional feminine in 19th century America. If you enjoy this presentation, look for more sessions in this year’s poetical series from Poe Baltimore. Overview: Enrica Jang, Director of The Edgar Allan Poe

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