International Edgar Allan Poe Festival
Saturday, October 05, 2024 at 11:00am
International Edgar Allan Poe Festival
Various Venues in Baltimore
Free
Schedule of Events
12 pm-1 pm: The Last Days of Edgar Allan Poe
Author and Poe Society of Baltimore President, David F. Gaylin, reads from his new book on the death of Poe in Baltimore, followed by Q&A.
Join us for panels and discussions at Westminster Hall & Burying Ground. Stop in for specific sessions, or join them all as part of the "Poe, Revolution and the Marquis de Lafayette" Exhibit."
Location: Westminster Hall & Burying Ground, 519 W. Fayette Street
11 am-4 pm: The Poe Death Exhibit at historic Carroll Mansion (includes Phoenix Shot Tower!)
An interactive art installation at the historic Carroll Mansion, where Poe's body and casket will lie in state in a re-enactment of the dark and somber day Poe was laid to rest. Tour the various conspiracies that plague Poe's legacy and learn how the very clothes he wore offer clues to his mysterious death. Pay your respects at a special candle-light vigil for the master of horror and mystery.
PHOENIX SHOT TOWER (10 AM - 11:30 AM Drop-In ONLY)
Experience the Phoenix Shot Tower. Built in 1828, it was the tallest building in the US until 1846 and annually manufactured 2.5 million lbs. of "drop" shot. It is only one of three remaining shot towers in the United States.
1pm-2:30 pm: More Than Love: The Enduring Fascination with Edgar Allan Poe
Readings with contributors from a new collection of essays on the enduring fascination of Edgar Allan Poe, edited by Dr. Amy Branam Armiento.
Join us for panels and discussions at Westminster Hall & Burying Ground. Stop in for specific sessions, or join them all as part of the "Poe, Revolution and the Marquis de Lafayette" Exhibit."
Location: Westminster Hall & Burying ground, 519 W, Fayette Street
3 pm-4 pm: Meet the Filmmakers!
Bestselling author, Michael Connelly, Director and Executive Producer of a new documentary on the mystery of Edgar Allan Poe's Death in Baltimore.
Join us for panels and discussions at Westminster Hall & Burying Ground. Stop in for specific sessions, or join them all as part of the "Poe, Revolution and the Marquis de Lafayette" Exhibit."
Location: Westminster Hall & Burying Ground, 519 W. Fayette Street
6 pm-11:00 pm: The Black Cat Ball & 75th Anniversary Diamond Gala
The Black Cat Ball is the Official Party of the International Edgar Allan Poe Festival & Awards. This year's Black Cat Ball is a 75th Anniversary Diamond Gala & Gothic 1840s Dance Party, featuring after-hours access to the "Poe Death Exhibit" at Carroll Mansion and a cognac toast to Edgar Allan Poe! Your most glamorous and gothic dress encouraged.
Location: 1840s Plaza and Carroll Mansion, 800 E. Lombard St.
11:00 PM - Black Cat Ball Afterparty
Enjoy Magic and Mystery at The Lord Baltimore Hotel, where shadows dance and secrets await. Beyond the veil, Poe's Magic Theatre unfolds a world of illusion, after you experienced the Black Cat Ball. Indulge in spellbinding libations at this unforgettable After Party. Witness world-renowned magicians defy reality, all amidst the captivating charm of a hotel echoing with whispered tales of specters long forgotten. An electrifying evening of enchantment beckons — will you heed the call?
Doors Open at 11:30 PM
Location: Poe's Magic Theater at the Lord Baltimore Hotel, 20 W. Baltimore St.
Cost: Festival Admission is Free. Additional Tours and Program Tickets on Sale Now
