Tours and Special Programs

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Ranger guided tours of Poe's historic home are available. The tours are 30-45 minutes. During the tour, photos and questions are encouraged. Poe's home consists of 6 rooms and the basement. Before and after the tour, feel free to view our exhibits, reading room and sales center.
Visitors are welcomed to tour the historic home on their own with a self-guided map and brochure available at the site.


 
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Did You Know?

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While in the Army, Poe received the highest rank that an enlisted man could achieve: Sergeant Major. Normally it would take 20 years to reach the rank of Sergeant Major; Poe received the rank in 19 months.