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Edgar Allan Poe

The Edgar Allan Poe National Historic Site is open Wednesday - Sunday 9 a.m. - 5 p.m. Our site is closed on Mondays and Tuesdays. Maximum number of 25 students per program during the months of January and February.

The six years that Edgar Allan Poe lived in Philadelphia are considered his most productive. He established his reputation as a literary critic, perfected his gothic tales, such as the "Fall of House of Usher," invented the modern detective story with "Murders in the Rue Morgue," pioneered science fiction stories, and wrote in his favorite literary genre-poetry.The Edgar Allan Poe National Historical Site offers two Ranger guided education programs.
 
PROGRAM DESCRIPTIONS 1. Poe's Life, Literature, and Legacy Students explore interactive exhibits that reveal Poe's many literary interests and his influence on other writers and artists. Students view an 8-minute biography. Students join a park ranger on a visit through Poe's home focusing on his life, literary accomplishments and legacy.

Program length: 1 hour Program times: 10:00 a.m. & 1:00 p.m., and 3:00 p.m.Maximum group size: 25 students Cost: free

2. Poe in PhiladelphiaA curriculum-based program which includes the elements of "Poe's, Life, Literature, and Legacy" with a fun, interactive game based on "Jeopardy." Students work in teams to use the knowledge they have gained from their class work and visit to compete for educational prizes.

Recommended for middle school level students.Program length: 1 ½ hours Program times: 10:00 a.m. and 1:00 p.m.Maximum group size 25 students Cost: freeReservations must be requested at least two weeks in advance of date requested.
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