The Poe Museum

Really looking forward to this one! I have vivid memories of my first encounter with Baba Yaga in a folklore collection for children - she haunted my nightmares for years. Do you remember your first encounter with Baba Yaga? Join us at The Poe Museum on September 18th to learn more about the enigmatic character with Kris Spisak Petroski. Tickets at poemuseum.org.

We are excited to announce additions to our Board of Directors! As the museum embarks on a complete redesign of exhibits within its historic buildings, the following leaders will lend their perspective and skills: Garrett Dalton, SHRM-CP (Dominion Energy), George Herring, M. Ed. (International Baccalaureate educator), Ginna Lambert (Lighthouse XR), Jeff Minnich Garden Design Inc (Jeff Minnich Garden Designs), Stephan Loewentheil (The 19th Century Rare Book and Photograph Shop), Andrew P. Selman (Sands Anderson), and Tracy Templeton (Capital One). Maeve Jones, Executive Director of the Poe Museum, writes: “These additions to our board bring with them a breadth and depth of expertise in collecting, education, technology, garden design, human resources, and law. We are honored to welcome them to our team as the Poe Museum positions itself for continued growth in the coming years.” The newest leaders join returning Directors: Dean Browell (Feedback), Board President; Brian Dismore (Capital One), Board Vice President; ?Andrew Waters (Dominion Energy), Treasurer; Arabeth Balasko (She/Her) (Cincinnati Museum Center), Executive Committee Officer; Margaret Dodson-Cordrey (YWCA Richmond); Peter Fawn (The Bank of N.T. Butterfield and Son Limited); Richard Kopley (Poe Studies Association); Norman Leahy (EDS LLC); Craig Martin (The Good Road); Scott Peeples (College of Charleston); Adam Worcester (Triple Crossing Beer), Executive Committee Officer. “The Poe Museum and its shop are more popular than ever, breaking records in attendance, donations, educational programs, events, retail sales, and more since we celebrated our 100th anniversary in 2022. At our Centennial Celebration we hinted big changes were coming for the next 100 years and the forthcoming redesign will further propel The Poe Museum into finest, largest public collection of Poe artifacts, belongings, memorabilia, and works in the world. This leadership team can’t wait for you to see what’s next to make this worldwide institution a world-class one, right here Richmond, VA.” said Dean Browell, President of the Board of Directors.

Edgar Allan Poe is turning 215 years young and you are invited to his annual Birthday Bash at The Poe Museum on Saturday, January 20th from 4-10 PM! ??? Tickets are $15 ($10 for members) and can be purchased at bit.ly/3O4ueRb.