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Poe House is now open for visitors. Please check the schedule for hours. We close seasonally pending weather--check back for updates! Please visit the "Poe Places" link on our website to visit many (free) sites throughout Baltimore all year round. The Edgar Allan Poe House & Museum is a National Historic Landmark. BACKGROUND: In a tiny brick house on Baltimore’s North Amity Street in 1833-1835 Edgar Allan Poe wrote some of the early stories that would make him the father of the modern short story, and create and define the modern genres of mystery, horror and science fiction. His spirit and legacy live throughout Baltimore City, inspiring authors, poets, playwrights, businesses – and even our sports teams. Poe Baltimore celebrates this legacy. Poe Baltimore was created to fund, maintain and interpret The Edgar Allan Poe House and Museum, and to celebrate the legacy of one of Baltimore’s most famous residents. We are dedicated to maintaining the museum as a vibrant experience for the thousands of visitors who come from around the world each year, and as part of a broader mission of city-wide events and educational opportunities. Poe Baltimore is committed to enriching the experience of visitors to Baltimore, who come to witness the city that inspired Edgar Allan Poe and his intellectual and literary heirs. We are committed to protecting, preserving and celebrating the rich history of the city, the house, and the legacy of one of our most beloved denizens.
(un)Happy Mother's Day from your friends at Poe House.
Today at 2PM: Poe House Presents author Leslie Streeter. http://poehousepresents2020.eventbrite.com
The Poe House Presents reading series & virtual tour. Join Maryland authors for live readings of Poe, excerpts of their own work, plus Q&A.
Spots are still available for this Sunday’s event. Join us as Poe House Presents Leslie Streeter, live reading at 2pm.
Status of Poe House and online programs: Virtual tours, 'Poe House Presents' Author Series and the deadline to enter the Saturday 'Visiter' Awards - https://mailchi.mp/2ff86e4fe7dd/status-of-poe-house-and-online-programs
The International Edgar Allan Poe Festival & Awards
Celebrating the winners of the 2019 Saturday 'Visiter' Awards, presented at The International Edgar Allan Poe Festival & Awards.
Deadline to enter 2020 SVAs is May 30: http://saturdayvisiterawards.org
Status of Poe House and online programs: Virtual tours, 'Poe House Presents' Author Series and the deadline to enter the Saturday 'Visiter' Awards - https://mailchi.mp/2ff86e4fe7dd/status-of-poe-house-and-online-programs
Live virtual tours of the Edgar Allan Poe House & Museum continue this week. Tours also explore other "Poe Places" in the City of Baltimore associated with the writer. Join for free or pay what you can: http://virtualpoehousetour2020.eventbrite.com
We think a later session means wine is in order, don't you? Join us tomorrow at 6PM as we raise a glass, explore the house and discuss the poet's mysterious death in Baltimore. http://virtualpoehousetour2020.eventbrite.com
A virtual tour of the historic Edgar Allan Poe House & Museum in Baltimore, MD. Tour is led by a live museum docent for Q & A.
The International Edgar Allan Poe Festival & Awards
Deadline to enter Poe-inspired works for the Saturday 'Visiter' Awards is May 30. Visit our page to learn more about the awards and how to enter: http://SaturdayVisiterAwards.org
**NEW dates and times added!** Thanks to tremendous response from our Poe friends, more live tour times have been added, including a second tour on Saturday evenings. Visit http://virtualpoehousetour2020.eventbrite.com to sign up.
A virtual tour of the historic Edgar Allan Poe House & Museum in Baltimore, MD. Tour is led by a live museum docent for Q & A.
Sign up for Live Virtual Tours of Poe House, now open to all. Pay what you can, or join for free. - https://mailchi.mp/ac46903ea7e9/sign-up-now-for-live-virtual-tours-of-poe-house
Heartened to see visitors online from around the country. Join us this week for live virtual tours of The Edgar Allan Poe House & Museum. Spots are still available!
The historic Poe House is currently closed to the public due to the COVID-19 response in Maryland, but that doesn't mean Poe's chamber door is closed to you online. Join us for a live virtual tour of the historic Edgar Allan Poe House & Museum, led by a real museum docent.
http://virtualpoehousetour2020.eventbrite.com
The historic Poe House is currently closed to the public due to the COVID-19 response in Maryland, but that doesn't mean Poe's chamber door is closed to you online. Join us for a live virtual tour of the historic Edgar Allan Poe House & Museum, led by a real museum docent.
http://virtualpoehousetour2020.eventbrite.com
Students, homeschool groups and book clubs may schedule FREE, live virtual tours of the historic Edgar Allan Poe House & Museum. Visit our virtual tours page for more information: https://www.poeinbaltimore.org/virtual-tour/
Good morning, Baltimore! We see and love you. Plus, check out Poe House in this list: https://www.baltimoremagazine.com/section/artsentertainment/the-baltimore-arts-community-goes-virtual
A running list of online concerts, performances, and classes from local artists.
Working Together to Keep Poe House Open (online): schedule remote tours, shop online, and text POEBALTIMORE to 44-321 to donate!
https://www.poeinbaltimore.org/working-together-to-keep-poe-house-open-online/
Nevertheless, in this mansion of gloom I now proposed to myself a sojourn of some weeks. Edgar A. Poe We’ve also expanded to include Book Clubs! Hello and dreary tidings to our Poe family, ne…
NEW! We have expanded virtual tours of Poe House to include book groups. Now students and book clubs may reserve remote sessions. https://www.poeinbaltimore.org/events/2020/03/remote-tours-for-educators-and-school-groups/
Working together to keep Poe's chamber door open online. - https://mailchi.mp/f142f03f37f7/working-together-to-keep-poes-chamber-door-open-online
Did you know a key part of Poe House museum operations is our gift shop? Poe’s chamber door may be closed for now, but one of the best ways to support Poe House and ensure our future in this difficult time is to indulge in Poe gifts for yourself and friends! All proceeds benefit Poe House. Shop online now: https://poe-baltimore-inc.square.site/
See something you like but can’t find it online yet? Send a Raven to our inbox and make a request! More items added soon!
Poe House is closed, but the Poe House GIFT SHOP is still open online! Purchasing a gift for a socially distanced friend (or yourself! Self care!) not only helps you, but will help Poe Baltimore keep the lights on and programs going forward. https://poe-baltimore-inc.square.site/
We suggest prudence in this difficult time, but the sentiment remains... (un)Happy St. Patrick’s day to all!
Still available: https://poe-baltimore-inc.square.site/product/poe-kiss-me-i-was-irish-t-shirt-gift-with-50-donation/243?cs=true
**UPDATED SCHEDULE**
Victoria Price, daughter of famed Horror-master Vincent Price, explores life and legacy in a two-night tour incl. writing workshop and wine dinner. http://pricelegacytour2020.eventbrite.com/
We’ll forgive them for accidentally leaving Poe House’s video tour off this list.
https://www.travelandleisure.com/attractions/museums-galleries/museums-with-virtual-tours
Going into a self-quarantine can have many complex issues and complications beyond having enough food and supplies for two weeks. In terms of entertainment, it…
Today the State of Maryland enacted extraordinary measures to preserve public safety in response to COVID-19 (aka Corona Virus.) The Edgar Allan Poe House & Museum mirrors State and City Government protocols. To that end, Poe House will be CLOSED, effective immediately, for the month of March. We ask for your patience during this time. We will update the website and social media if we learn that circumstances change. [ 58 more words ]
https://www.poeinbaltimore.org/poe-house-temporarily-closed-covid-19-response-as-of-3-12-2020/
Today the State of Maryland enacted extraordinary measures to preserve public safety in response to COVID-19 (aka Corona Virus.) The Edgar Allan Poe House & Museum mirrors State and City Govern…
Government guidance for COVID-19 (aka Corona Virus) recommends social distancing for public sites and events remaining open to visitors. At this time, Poe House will open during our regular museum hours (11AM to 4PM Thurs thru Sunday); however social distancing is a particular and difficult challenge for Poe House as the historic site is a very small space. This is why, effective immediately, Poe Baltimore will implement the following procedures to keep house operations ongoing and safe. [ 304 more words ]
https://www.poeinbaltimore.org/covid-19-response-at-poe-house-as-of-3-11-2020/
Effective immediately, Poe Baltimore will implement the following procedures to keep house operations ongoing and safe. We ask for your patience and compliance for your own safety as well as for ou…
***Updated schedule! August 28 & 29***
Victoria Price, daughter of famed Horror-master Vincent Price, explores life and legacy in a two-night tour incl. writing workshop and wine dinner. http://pricelegacytour2020.eventbrite.com
Price Legacy Tour with Victoria Price, daughter of Vincent Price. March programs and Spring Events at Poe House - https://mailchi.mp/99f077c0d01a/price-legacy-tour-with-victoria-price-daughter-of-vincent-price
Baltimore Symphony Orchestra
Announcing our 2020-21 season! The new season is a celebration of Marin Alsop in her final season as Music Director and features some of her greatest musical passions. Highlights include Beethoven’s Fidelio in a production reimagined for today’s world, Stravinsky’s The Rite of Spring, Mahler’s Second Symphony, Mozart’s Requiem and Rachmaninoff’s The Bells in a collaboration with Baltimore’s Edgar Allan Poe House and Museum / Poe Baltimore.
A number of the world’s top soloists join the Orchestra including violinists Hilary Hahn, Ning Feng and Augustin Hadelich; pianists André Watts, Jean-Yves Thibaudet, Yefim Bronfman, Lukas Vondracek and Louis Lortie; and cellists Alban Gerhardt and Pablo Ferrández - Cellist. And the exciting SuperPops series features André De Shields and Aaron Neville.
Explore the full season lineup at BSOmusic.org!
A chilling announcement on the way... Soon.
Thanks to USA TODAY 10Best noting Poe House for bibliophiles across the nation!https://www.10best.com/interests/explore/10-reasons-book-trip-literary-baltimore-maryland/
Here are 10 places that will illustrate why storied Baltimore, Maryland used to be called "The City That Reads."
“And all I loved, I loved alone.” Singles get discount admission to Poe House today. Happy Valentine’s!
Our Poe talk for the Copyright Matters series at the The Library of Congress. Enjoyed sharing stage with Chris Semtner from The Poe Museum and Poe Movies. https://youtu.be/-N6nsgnhwJs
This presentation discusses Edgar Allan Poe's advocacy for copyright law, the breadth of his impact and the many derivative works it has inspired. Poe's work...
"The Death of a Beautiful Woman" and the 2020 Saturday 'Visiter' Awards Call for Entries: February Happenings at Poe House - https://mailchi.mp/170ae9bc3aeb/the-death-of-a-beautiful-woman-and-the-2020-saturday-visiter-awards-call-for-entries
Citizens For Maryland Libraries
It’s official! Thanks to the many library and literature supporters who were there today for the dedication of the Poe House as Maryland’s first Literary Landmark. It’s been wonderful working with Maryland Library Association, Maryland Humanities, United for Libraries, and of course the Edgar Allan Poe House and Museum / Poe Baltimore to make it happen! #MDlibraries
Thank you to the crowd of well-wishers and reporters who joined us for Poe’s Birthday and Literary Landmark dedication yesterday afternoon. Photos to come! https://apple.news/AjE-aPy2MQwyOby1sBnT9OA
The famed Gothic author lived in the home for just a few short years in the 1830s, but it's where he got his literary start.
United for Libraries
🎉 Happy Birthday, Edgar Allan Poe! The Edgar Allan Poe House and Museum / Poe Baltimore will officially be designated a Literary Landmark--the first in Maryland--during a ceremony honoring the author's 211th. Join Citizens For Maryland Libraries, Maryland Humanities, and the Maryland Library Association this Sunday, 1/19 at 1 p.m. if you're in the area.
https://bit.ly/2TdeK1Y
Thank you!
The Edgar Allan Poe House and Museum will be named Maryland's first literary landmark.
203 N Amity St
Baltimore, MD
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Did you know a key part of Poe House museum operations is our gift shop? Poe’s chamber door may be closed for now, but one of the best ways to support Poe House and ensure our future in this difficult time is to indulge in Poe gifts for yourself and friends! All proceeds benefit Poe House. Shop online now: https://poe-baltimore-inc.square.site/ See something you like but can’t find it online yet? Send a Raven to our inbox and make a request! More items added soon!
It’s day 2 of the The International Edgar Allan Poe Festival & Awards! Visit us, until 4:00 PM.
Hope you’re watching WJZ-TV | CBS Baltimore’s Morning Show!
WBFF FOX 45 focused on Poefest today! Tom Rodgers WBFF FOX45 Baltimore is ready for the two-day festival. www.poefestinternational.com
WBFF Video
Looking ahead to fun things to do this Fall? Check out highlights from last year's International Edgar Allan Poe Festival and think about joining the (un)fun this October! Tickets and tours are going fast: http://poefestinternational2019.eventbrite.com
Thrilling! Our new kiosk exhibit has arrived. Visitors will learn about the history of Poe House as well as Poe Baltimore programming throughout the year. Thank you to the Baltimore National Heritage Area for funding that contributed to this project! (Also thanks to Poe House volunteers Matt Hood and Greg Jericho for filming.)
Are the Saturday 'Visiter' Awards just for writers? No! In fact, the awards are open to artists, filmmakers, theater groups, musicians, composers... and also writers. Anyone who has created work inspired by or adapting Poe is welcome to enter. Eligibility criteria are outlined here: https://poefestinternational.com/sva-entry-guidelines Deadline to enter is May 30, 2019!
Here we go!
The Saturday 'Visiter' Awards are a new honor, presented by Poe Baltimore, recognizing Edgar Allan Poe’s continuing legacy in the arts and literature around the world. The prizes will honor media, art, performance and writing that adapts or is inspired by Poe’s life and works. Visit http://SaturdayVisiterAwards.org for more information. Call for entries opens January 19th!
Tickets are still on sale for Poe Fest Int'l's Black Cat Ball this coming Saturday! Enjoy a three-hour harbor cruise aboard the steamship yacht ‘Raven’ with Watermark Cruises at Baltimore Inner Harbor, dinner buffet, cognac, RavenBeer, wine, and onboard entertainment. you'll also receive a “mystery” Poe gift bag and admission to Poe House! Must be 21+ over to attend. Dress to impress and walk our gothic red carpet! https://poefestinternational.com/the-black-cat-ball
Tickets are still on sale to Poe Fest Int'l's Black Cat Ball this coming Saturday! Enjoy a three-hour harbor cruise aboard the steamship yacht ‘Raven’ with Watermark Cruises at Baltimore Inner Harbor, dinner buffet, cognac, RavenBeer, wine, and onboard entertainment. You'll also receive a “mystery” Poe gift bag and admission to Poe House! Must be 21+ over to attend. Dress to impress and walk our gothic red carpet! https://poefestinternational.com/the-black-cat-ball
Black Cat Ball aboard "Raven"
There's still time to get a ticket for the best party in town. Jump on "Raven" Watermark Cruises at Baltimore Inner Harbor for the Black Cat Ball, Oct. 6, to commemorate Poe's death anniversary. Tickets - $125 pp https://poefestinternational2018.eventbrite.com
Poe-rrrific cutaway to Edgar Allan Poe House and Museum / Poe Baltimore during the Baltimore Ravens game today!
In the shadow of Poe House. Join us!
The official party at the International Edgar Allan Poe Festival! Tickets available at http://poefestinternational2018.eventbrite.com
One week from today! PINTS FOR POE includes pre-game and Orioles vs. Red Sox game ticket! Buy now and support The Edgar Allan Poe House: https://squareup.com/market/poe-baltimore-inc
Last chance for pre-event discounts. Join us! https://squareup.com/store/poe-baltimore-inc
We’re LIVE from Edgar Allan Poe’s Grave!!! Happy Birthday, Poe!
UnHappy Saturday! We are LIVE from the Edgar Allan Poe House & Museum in Baltimore!
Though this winter has been gentle, 203 N. Amity will remain closed until spring. No worries though-- great things are planned once we reopen, and in the meantime, our "Poe Places" website link actually maps many other haunts to explore throughout Poe's Baltimore. Enjoy (and please do share your trekking photos here!)
All the chillest ravens in town are headed from the Poe House to Zella's Pizzaria (1145 Hollins St, 21223,) where Poe's belated 208th birthday party's getting started. Come join us-- it's free and open to the public!
We sure do love welcoming the steady stream of visitors who come to 203 N. Amity to pay homage to the man who launched his career here. Thanks for honoring him with your presence!
Anyone visiting 203 N. Amity knows you'll find the best volunteer docents anywhere. Yet, yesterday was quietest visitor day we've ever experienced (presumably, everyone was out shopping.) So our creative (and goofy) juices flowed, inspired by a mix of boredom, Poe's lyricism, traditional melodies, and popular culture. By the end, witness to the singing of mismatched carols and lyrics, it seemed as if Edgar was suffering. (Though yes, it is far harder to sing like this than you'd ever imagine....) Spoiler alert-- only ONE weekend remains before we (mostly) close until Spring, so please don't make us torture him like this again!
Look who stopped by yesterday! He said Poe's parlor door closes (mostly) until next spring, yet lots of things will be kicking before Dec. 27. Come hear poet David Yezzi (2-3pm, Sun. Dec.13) and read a bit of Poe yourself. To read, pre-register here: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/1Uc6Ycjg3hRjj0dsoEOpdguF7-OtxOildjMDZiPWfkbc/viewform FYI: space is extremely limited. *And you simply MUST check our fab gift shop-- we've all sorts of new PoeRrific gifts!
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