Historic Site

Edgar Allan Poe National Historic Site

Philadelphia · Pennsylvania

Overview

About Edgar Allan Poe National Historic Site.

Described as horrifying, mystifying, and brilliant, Poe’s writing has engaged readers all over the world. The six years Edgar Allan Poe lived in Philadelphia were his happiest and most productive. Yet Poe also struggled with bad luck, personal demons and his wife’s illness. In Poe’s humble home, reflect on the human spirit surmounting crushing obstacles, and celebrate Poe’s astonishing creativity.

Guided ToursJunior Ranger Program

Weather

Summers are typically hot and muggy, fall and spring are generally mild, and winter is cold. Snowfall is highly variable, with some winters bringing only light snow and others bringing several major snowstorms, with the normal seasonal snowfall standing at 22.4 in (57 cm). Precipitation is generally spread throughout the year, with eight to twelve wet days per month.

Key Facts

TypeHistoric Site

DesignationNational Historic Site

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Color photo of exhibit component showing an enlarged photo of Edgar Allan Poe.

Decipher the Code in Poe's Head

5-10 Minutes

You'll need to employ your skills of observation carefully to find the combination and unravel the hidden message in the exhibit area.

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A statue of a raven sitting atop a plinth stands outside a three story brick house.

Poe-se with the Raven

1-5 Minutes

Ponder the power of Edgar Allan Poe's poetry as you stand in the shadow of the raven statue. Don't forget to get a photo!

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Color image featuring a piece of white paper with an Edgar Allan Poe stamp.

Stamp Your National Park Passport

1-5 Minutes

Commemorate your visit to the Edgar Allan Poe National Historic Site with a cancellation for your National Parks Passport.

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The parlor in the Poe House, a small room with illustrations of furniture but no real furniture.

Take a Tour of the Poe House

30-45 Minutes

Step into author Edgar Allan Poe's world on a ranger-led or self-guided tour of the home where Poe lived from 1843-44.

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A small red-carpeted room with faux marble table, red upholstered chairs and sofa, and red curtains.

Visit the Reading Room

20-45 Minutes

Feel a shiver creep down your spine when you browse the bookshelves or listen to a dramatic reading of Poe's work in the Reading Room.

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