An Evening with Edgar Allan Poe at the James A. Garfield National Historic

Schedule

Thu, 16 Oct, 2025 at 06:00 pm to Sat, 18 Oct, 2025 at 09:30 pm

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Location

James A. Garfield National Historic Site | Mentor, OH

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Join us for special performances of Poe stories and poems by Actor David Keltz, America's foremost Poe living historian!
About this Event

Join us on October 16, 17, or 18 at the James A. Garfield National Historic Site for performances starring David Keltz as the Master of the Macabre. Each night will feature two programs of Poe stories and poems and tours of the Garfield home.


  • All 6:00 p.m. shows will feature the story The Pit and the Pendulum followed by a recitation of The Raven. Please note doors will open at 5:55 p.m.

  • All 8:00 p.m. shows will feature the story Hop Frog followed by a recitation of The Raven. Please note doors will open at 7:55 p.m.

Doors will open 5 minutes prior to scheduled ticket time with each program lasting approx. 1.5 hours. During the first half hour, tour the Garfield home and enjoy light refreshments. The performances will begin at around 6:30 p.m. and then 8:30 p.m.


This event is for those 16-years and older. Tickets are limited and required. All sales are final.

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Where is it happening?

James A. Garfield National Historic Site, 8095 Mentor Avenue, Mentor, United States

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Tickets

USD 35.00

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