July 2025 | poemuseum.org
The Poe Museum celebrated National Poetry Month this spring by hosting its annual student poetry contest. Middle and high school students across the U.S. were encouraged to write poems based around nature and the environment around them. While we received many thoughtful and engaging poems, we ultimately selected one middle school and one high school winner. Thank you to everyone who submitted their works! Check back soon for more information on our next student writing contest this fall.| The Poe Museum
This Black History Month, the Poe Museum seeks to provide resources on the life and literature of Black Americans in the 19th century. The lives of Black Americans directly shaped Poe’s upbringing in Richmond and influenced his writing. Their stories are an essential aspect of a holistic understanding of Poe’s life. Click on the links below to find out more information.| The Poe Museum
Poe’s engagement ring is evidence of the tragic love story of Poe and his first and last fiancée Elmira Royster Shelton. Engaged as teenagers only to have their engagement broken […]| The Poe Museum
The mahogany fragment came from the original coffin in which Poe was buried on October 8, 1849. In 1875, Poe’s body was moved across the cemetery from his unmarked grave […]| The Poe Museum
The gold watch is engraved “Edgar A. Poe.” In 1843, Poe gave the watch to one of his creditors to pay off a debt. Although the watch has remained in […]| The Poe Museum
It was kept in a trunk of Poe’s clothing by Maria Poe Clemm, who left it to her niece Elizabeth Rebecca Herring Smith in 1871.| The Poe Museum
The Poe Museum is excited to announce additions to its Board of Directors during a pivotal time for the 100+ year old institution. As the Museum embarks on a complete redesign of exhibits within its historic buildings, the following leaders will lend their perspective and skills: Garrett Dalton (Dominion Energy), George Herring (International Baccalaureate educator), Ginna Lambert (Lighthouse XR), Jeff Minnich (Jeff Minnich Garden Designs), Stephan Loewentheil (The 19th Century Rare Book and...| The Poe Museum
Written by Sabrina Yambao, Education Intern| The Poe Museum
