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The Poe Museum provides a retreat into early 19th century Richmond where Edgar Allan Poe lived and worked. The museum features Poe's life and career by documenting his accomplishments with pictures, relics, and verse, and focusing on his many years in Richmond. Read More >

Poe Memorial Service
October 3, 2009 1-5 P.M.

The Poe Museum will mark the 160th anniversary of Poe’s death with a memorial service and a day full of activities. This year, instead of recreating Poe’s funeral, we will take our guests back in time to Poe’s final days.

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Celebrate Poe's Bicentennial with Events Held Throughout Virginia

Virginia’s historic sites, museums, libraries, & performing arts organizations have joined together to commemorate Poe’s 200th year.

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Check Out Some of the Museum's Poe-Related Merchandise

Visit the Poe Museum’s online store for great gift ideas like shirts, books & souvenirs. All proceeds benefit the Poe Museum & its programs.

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