Edgar Allan Poe National Historic Site (U.S. National Park Service)

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Edgar Allan Poe National Historical Site

“For the most wild, yet most homely narrative which I am about to pen,” so begins Poe’s famous short story “The Black Cat,” written while living in this house with his family. Writer, editor, popular poet and inventor of the detective story, Edgar Allan Poe still thrills readers today. Come imagine Poe’s life on Seventh Street, his only surviving residence in Philadelphia.

Pardon our Appearance!

In preparation for the Bicentennial of Poe's birth (January 2009) and new site exhibit installation, the Edgar Allan Poe National Historical Site will remain open with limited access.

During September - November 30th, the site will be open Wednesday - Sunday, 9am-5pm. CLOSED MONDAYS AND TUESDAYS. Only Poe's historic house, audio-visual program and restrooms will available for visitation.

The entire site will close to the public December 1st - mid January 2009.

We apologize for any inconvenience.

Review the EDAL Comprehensive Plan for the new exhibit text and graphics.

Halloween in Philadelphia - Friday, October 31st, 2008

Join Elvira from 5:30-7:00 p.m. at the Philadelphia home of the popular author where she will participate in a reading of The Raven in honor of Poe’s upcoming 200th birthday on January 19, 2009. 530 N. 7th Street, (215) 597-8780, www.nps.gov/edal.

For more information contact: Halloween in Philadelphia, Greater Philadelphia Tourism Marketing Corporation (GPTMC), www.gptmc.com or call GPTMC at 215-599-0776.

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INHP, 143 S. Third Street
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania 19106

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Phone

Edgar Allan Poe House
(215) 597-8780

Fax

(215) 861-4950

Climate

Four distinct seasons with moderately cold winter and hot, humid summer. January average temperature, 33 degrees Fahrenheit; July average temperature, 75 degrees; average yearly rainfall, 41 inches; normal seasonal snowfall, 21 inches.