An Evening with Edgar Allan Poe: “Poe in Alexandria” Returns!
This Halloween season, step into the eerie world of Edgar Allan Poe at the Alexandria History Museum at The Lyceum. Actor David Keltz, celebrated for his captivating portrayals of Poe, returns to bring America’s master of the macabre to life on stage.
Performances will take place on Wednesday, October 30, and Thursday, October 31, at 8 p.m. Doors open at 7:15 p.m., and a cash bar offering wine and beer will be available before the show. Tickets are $25 per person, and reservations are strongly recommended for this popular event.
In his acclaimed performance, Mr. Keltz will recreate Poe’s 1849 visit to Virginia, sharing a selection of Poe’s most haunting 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.
Proceeds from “Poe in Alexandria” benefit Historic Alexandria Museums.
Don’t miss this chance to spend an unforgettable Halloween with one of America’s most unforgettable literary figures!
Purchase your tickets in advance at alexandriava.gov/shop.
Event Details
- Date: Wednesday, October 30, 2024, and Thursday, October 31, 2024
- Time: 8 – 9:15 p.m.
- Location: Alexandria History Museum at The Lyceum, 201 S. Washington Street, Alexandria, VA
- Tickets: $25 per person
For reasonable disability accommodation, contact Nicole Quinn at historicalexandria@alexandriava.gov or call 703.746.4554, Virginia Relay 711.
If you prefer communication in another language, free interpretation and translation services are available to you, please email LanguageAccess@alexandriava.gov or call 703-746-3960.
About the Alexandria History Museum at The Lyceum:
Citizens of Alexandria first formed the Lyceum Company in 1838 as part of a larger lyceum movement in America. Communities, especially in the Northeast and Midwest, established lyceums to promote education locally.
During the Civil War, the building served as a military hospital, quarters for troops, and a meeting space. After the war, it was a private residence, office building, home of the chamber of commerce, and the first U.S. Bicentennial Center. Today, as the Alexandria History Museum at The Lyceum, the site offers exhibitions, public programs, a museum store, and facility rentals. Learn more: https://www.alexandriava.gov/Lyceum
About the Office of Historic Alexandria:
The Office of Historic Alexandria preserves and shares the history of the City of Alexandria with eight museums, historic sites, archives, archaeology, tours, exhibits and public programs. Through powerful storytelling and confronting the City’s past, Historic Alexandria enriches the present and inspires the future. We enhance the quality of life for residents and visitors and serves as a partner in the City’s equity and inclusion initiatives. For more information, visit alexandriava.gov/Historic.
Alexandria at 275: Connecting to our past to define a brighter future.
Since its 1749 founding, the historic city of Alexandria has played a major role in our nation’s story and reflected its progress toward inclusivity. Learn more about Alexandria’s 275th anniversary and embark on the next chapter in our city’s vibrant history at alexandriava.gov/ALX275.