5-10 MinutesFee applies
Decipher the Code in Poe's Head
Edgar Allan Poe National Historic Site
You'll need to employ your skills of observation carefully to find the combination and unravel the hidden message in the exhibit area.
Poe created the modern detective story when he wrote "The Murders in the Rue Morgue." Although mysteries were not a new literary form, Poe was the first to introduce a character that solved the mystery by analyzing the facts of the case. He called them "tales of ratiocination," meaning tales of logical thinking. Nearly forty-five years after Poe’s death, Sir Arthur Conan Doyle introduced Sherlock Holmes, a character who shares several peculiarities with Poe’s C. Auguste Dupin. Now it's your turn. Follow in footsteps of Poe's characters and put your detective skills to the test as you crack the code in the exhibit area.
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Duration
5-10 Minutes
Fees
There is no fee to visit the Edgar Allan Poe National Historic Site.
Fees Apply
No
Seasons
Winter, Spring, Summer, Fall
Time of Day
Day
Accessibility
The exhibit area is accessible to those who use wheelchairs through a ramp. To access the ramp, please call ahead (215-597-8780). The historic home is not accessible, nor are there any accessible restrooms. The film is captioned for the hearing impaired, and audio description is available for the sight impaired. Audio description is available for the exhibits.
Pets
No — Pets are not allowed on-site, unless a designated assistive dog or miniature horse. Read the regulations concerning pets and service animals in the Superintendent's Compendium.
Reservations
No
Location
Edgar Allan Poe National Historic Site