Death Weekend "Poe Places" Virtual Tour
Additional Information
Explore the enduring mystery surrounding Poe’s tragic death on a special Death Weekend Live Virtual Tour of Poe’s Baltimore. The 1.5-hour tour ticket includes stops at four important Poe Places around Baltimore, including Poe House, Poe’s graves (he has two!) and the sites where Poe was found and passed away. Tickets also include scenes from a special re-enactment of Edgar Allan Poe's first funeral. Includes death and funeral imagery (including body in an open casket), may not be suitable for young children. Viewer discretion advised.
Note: virtual tours are NOT included with general festival admission. Sign up for live tours October 3 & 4 at 12PM, 3PM and 6PM.
Tour admission: $20pp, 1.5 hour
Ticket Details
Due to COVID-19 public health considerations, only virtual tours are offered this year.
VIRTUAL ITINERARY (1.5 hour)
- Gunner's Hall historical perspective
- The hospital where Poe died
- Scenes from Poe's *first* funeral
- Westminster Hall & Burying Ground including two Poe graves
- Q & A exploring the conspiracy theories surrounding Poe's death.