An Evening with Edgar Allan Poe at the James A. Garfield National Historic

Thu Oct 17 2024 at 06:00 pm to Sat Oct 19 2024 at 09:30 pm UTC-04:00

James A. Garfield National Historic Site | Mentor

The Conservancy for Cuyahoga Valley National Park
Publisher/HostThe Conservancy for Cuyahoga Valley National Park
An Evening with Edgar Allan Poe at the James A. Garfield National Historic
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Join us for special performances of Poe stories and poems by Actor David Keltz, America's foremost Poe living historian!
About this Event

Beginning Oct. 17 - 19, we are holding two special performances of Poe stories and poems each night one at 6 p.m. and 8 p.m. All performances held in the visitor center auditorium and light refreshments will be provided (coffee, cookies, etc.).

Edgar Allan Poe was America’s most famous writer of the macabre, and several of his works were among the personal collection of James A. Garfield. The special performances of Poe stories and poems feature actor David Keltz, America’s foremost Poe living historian!

Doors will open 5 min. prior to scheduled ticket time with each program approx. 1.5 hours. During the first half hour, tour the Garfield home and enjoy light refreshments. The performances will begin at around 6:30 p.m. and then 8:30 p.m.


  • All 6 p.m. shows will feature the poem The Raven and the story The Cask of Amontillado.
    Please note doors will open at 5:55 p.m.
  • All 8 p.m. shows will feature the poem The Raven and the story The Black Cat.
    Please note doors will open at 7:55 p.m.

This event is for those 16-years and older. Tickets are limited and required.


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Event Venue & Nearby Stays

James A. Garfield National Historic Site, 8095 Mentor Avenue, Mentor, United States

Tickets

USD 32.00

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