Events

For the first time in a generation, all 43 of James Carling's original 1882 illustrations for "The Raven" will be on display. Don't miss this opportunity to see these unique drawings by a little known master who died aged 29 in 1887.

The drawings will be on display on both floors of the Exhibit Building. The second floor of this building is still known as the Raven Room because the illustrations hung there until their removal and replacement with photographs in the 1970s. Because the drawings are sensitive to light exposure, they will go back into storage at the end of the exhibit, so don't miss this chance to see them.

For the first Unhappy Hour of the season the Poe Museum is celebrating its 90th anniversary with a garden party circa its opening in 1922. There will be lovely finger foods and a cash bar.
Mingling with you will be authors who were fans of Poe and alive in 1922. These authors include: H.P. Lovecraft, F. Scott Fitzgerald, Zelda Fitzgerald, Gertrude Stein, James Branch Cabell and Ellen Glasgow.

Live music will set the mood and we invite you to come dressed in your 1920’s cocktail best! You could win a gift certificate to BYGONES in Cary Town as well as other prizes.

Admission is free, but a suggested donation of $5 is appreciated.

More activities are being finalized so check back often to see what else has been added and mark your calendar now!

For more information call 1-888-21E-APOE or 804-648-5523 or email info@poemuseum.org

Mark your calendars for the return of the Edgar Allan Poe Young Writers' Conference, a week-long residential writing experience for high school students who have completed the ninth grade. Conferees will spend the week perfecting their writing craft with the help of professional editors, journalists, poets, playwrights, and novelists. When not busy with seminars and workshops, participants will enjoy a unique immersion in Poe's world by touring Poe sites and visiting some of the world's best collections. More information is coming soon. Until then, you can email us at info@poemuseum.org or call us at 888-21-EAPOE for the latest updates.