Evening With Poe

If an after-dark visit to the doesn't make you nervous (very, very dreadfully nervous), then you don't want to miss An Evening With Poe on Wednesday, Oct. 29 or Thursday, Oct. 30 from 7 to 9 p.m. Walk the halls and discover the Mansion’s secrets while hearing chilling tales from Edgar Allen Poe in each setting.

Doors open at 6:30 p.m., so arrive early and purchase a drink from the cash bar in the Solarium as you prepare for a self-guided tour. Actors from will begin performing the haunting poems and tales of Poe at 7 p.m.

$30/person. Registration will close Oct. 27 or when capacity is reached. All sales are final.

Complete your visit with an in the Mansion or one of our guesthouses ($110/night + tax). View rooms and book or by calling 217-333-3287.

If you will need disability-related accommodations in order to participate, please email .

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About The Station Theatre

The Station Theatre challenges and entertains our audiences with classic plays, musicals, and innovative works. We seek out and nurture local talent, providing a supportive environment that fosters a love of all things theatre. We encourage and explore ideas, beliefs, and relationships in order to better understand the world we inhabit and the diverse voices that envelop us. Learn more .

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