A Spooky Spot in Baltimore
Things that go bump in the night, black cats with glowing eyes, a man buried alive…these thoughts spring to mind whenever the name Edgar Allan Poe is mentioned. Over the course of his short life, dying when he was only 40, the author was able to write thousands of words including many of our country’s most well-known poems and short stories. Poe is even credited with creating the first detective story in all of fiction’s history.
Visitors to the city of Baltimore have a chance to get a closer look at the life of this spooky man and famous writer at the Edgar Allan Poe House and Museum. The tiny brick home that Poe inhabited with several members of his family, including his young wife Virginia, is open to the public from April-November of each year. Maintained as part of the citys Commission for Historical and Architectural Preservation and serving as home to the Poe Society of Baltimore, the little house displays some of Poes most famous work, a lock of his hair and a copy of his obituary, among many other items of interest to fans of the writer. Poe’s room on the second floor is a favorite destination for his fans.
Located on Amity Street in West Baltimore the museum has set hours for self-guided visits, and a curator is available to speak with should a guest have questions.
