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Edgar Allan Poe National Historic Site
Traveling Trunks
 
Our traveling trunk remains on site at the Edgar Allan Poe National Historic Site. It is a great interactive tool to engage young minds as they explore items of the past. The trunk is also included as part of our on-site Junior Ranger program. Children can dress up in 19th century clothing and play pretend.
Herman Melville, his picture is black and white, he has a big bushy beard.  

Did You Know?
Famed American author Herman Melville, who penned such titles as "Moby Dick", was the grandson of American Revolutionary War/Campaign of 1777 hero Col. Peter Gansevoort.
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Last Updated: September 06, 2006 at 14:22 EST