Edgar Allan Poe National Historic Site
Described as horrifying, mystifying, and brilliant, Poe’s writing has engaged readers all over the world.
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About Edgar Allan Poe National Historic Site
Described as horrifying, mystifying, and brilliant, Poe’s writing has engaged readers all over the world. The six years Edgar Allan Poe lived in Philadelphia were his happiest and most productive. Yet Poe also struggled with bad luck, personal demons and his wife’s illness. In Poe’s humble home, reflect on the human spirit surmounting crushing obstacles, and celebrate Poe’s astonishing creativity.
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Driving times from Edgar Allan Poe National Historic Site, one way, via road — a realistic day is 8–10 hours behind the wheel.
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Historic site
- Mon
- Closed
- Tue
- Closed
- Wed
- Closed
- Thu
- Closed
- Fri
- Closed
- Sat
- Closed
- Sun
- Closed
Activities
Getting there
Summers are typically hot and muggy, fall and spring are generally mild, and winter is cold. Snowfall is highly variable, with some winters bringing only light snow and others bringing several major snowstorms, with the normal seasonal snowfall standing at 22.4 in (57 cm). Precipitation is generally spread throughout the year, with eight to twelve wet days per month.
Frequently asked questions
- What is there to do at Edgar Allan Poe National Historic Site?
- Popular activities include Guided Tours, Junior Ranger Program.
- Which national parks are within a day's drive of Edgar Allan Poe National Historic Site?
- Within about a day's drive you can reach Independence National Historical Park (6 min), Thaddeus Kosciuszko National Memorial (7 min), Gloria Dei Church National Historic Site (10 min), Washington-Rochambeau Revolutionary Route National Historic Trail (32 min), Valley Forge National Historical Park (33 min), First State National Historical Park (50 min).