6 p.m.
\nLaurel Hill Cemetery
\n3822 Ridge Ave.
From 1838-1844\, Edgar Allan Poe found his home in Philadelphia. Dur ing those six years\, he produced some of his best-known and most haunting works\, including “The Tell-Tale Heart\,” “The Pit and the Pendulum\,” “T he Fall of the House of Usher\,” and “The Masque of the Red Death.” While no written proof of such has yet been uncovered\, some have speculated tha t some of Poe’s tales may have been inspired amidst the graves and gardens of Laurel Hill Cemetery. Newly opened when Poe took up residence in the c ity\, the famed necropolis could draw more than 40\,000 visitors in one se ason alone… Surely\, Poe could well have been among those curious souls.\n
This after-hours tour of Laurel Hill will focus on what history has revealed to us of Poe’s time in Philadelphia – on the literature he produ ced\, and the friends\, associates and enemies whom traveled within his ci rcles\, many of whom now lie at Laurel Hill. With October marking the mont h of Poe’s passing and Halloween on the horizon\, this is a fitting time t o summon the stories of the Master of the Macabre. This walking tour will be co-presented by board president and board member of the Friends of Laur el Hill Cemetery\, respectively\, Carol Yaster and Dr. Dave Horwitz. It wi ll conclude with wine\, beer and refreshments\, and is not recommended for ages under 21 years. Bring your own flashlights.
\n$20/person gener
al admission
\nAdvance registration is requested. Tickets can be purc
hased at the door\, or in advance online at http://www.thelaurelhillcemete
ry.org\, or by calling 215-228-8200.