Poe in Alexandria

Don't miss an unforgettable evening with America’s earliest master of the macabre - Edgar Allan Poe! Actor David Keltz returns to The Lyceum’s lecture hall to re-create Poe’s visit to Virginia in 1849, shortly before his death. This year’s performance will include short stories, poems, musings, and literary criticism.
Title:Poe in Alexandria
Date & Time:Friday, October 30, 2026 • 8-9:15 p.m.
Location:Lyceum
201 S. Washington St.
Event Details:Don't miss an unforgettable evening with America’s earliest master of the macabre - Edgar Allan Poe! Actor David Keltz returns to The Lyceum’s lecture hall to re-create Poe’s visit to Virginia in 1849, shortly before his death. This year’s performance will include short stories, poems, musings, and literary criticism. Mr. Keltz’s performance has been lauded by The Poe House and Museum in Baltimore, The Poe Museum in Richmond, and the Poe National Historic Site in Philadelphia. Reservations strongly recommended. Doors at 7:15 p.m., performance begins at 8 p.m. Wine and beer bar will be available before the show (credit and cash accepted).
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Fees:$25 / $20 for OHA members & volunteers
Audience:Anyone may attend
Tags:Arts, Lyceum, Museums, Old & Historic Alexandria, Old Town, Performing Arts


For event details visit https://apps.alexandriava.gov/Calendar/?63458
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