03/31/2026
Join us for the Spring 2026 Poe Room Event! Titled “Life at the Cottage: Virginia & Edgar Allan Poe’s Years in The Bronx,” this event will take place on Friday, April 10, from 6:00–8:00 PM. This presentation will dive into the stories, history, and writing of Edgar Allan Poe during his time in the heart of the Bronx alongside his wife, Virginia Eliza Clemm Poe.
This event will be led by Roger McCormack, Director of Education at The Bronx County Historical Society. He oversees the historic Edgar Allan Poe Cottage, a national landmark in Fordham, in the Bronx. Roger is recognized as an authority on Edgar Allan Poe, and has presented numerous lectures and tours discussing Poe's time at Fordham and his literary significance.
This event is free and open to the public. Space is limited and RSVP is required. Click the link here to RSVP for the event: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSeESLrInaJoYkQp4Pv8FSrwftS3ixM69NQ_LH_zIXVPHLeNdA/viewform
