Poe at the Pump House

Schedule

Sat Oct 25 2025 at 03:00 pm to 06:00 pm

UTC-04:00

Location

Pump House Park | Richmond, VA

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Enjoy a dramatic reading of some of Edgar Allan Poe's most famous work, performed by Poe Museum curator Chris Semtner.
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Our most popular event is back for another ghoulish installment! Get your tickets while you can - this one is sure to be extra spooky with Halloween right around the corner.

Come for a tour of Richmond's historic Byrd Park Pump House & listen to dramatic readings of Edgar Allan Poe's greatest works! This historic building & its open-air ballroom offer the perfect venue for what has become an annual tradition at the Pump House.

Details:

From 3:00-6:00 p.m. on Saturday, October 25, 2025, we are offering three one-hour long Pump House experiences (20-minute tour + 40-minute Poe reading in the upstairs ballroom). These one-hour sessions will include a full walk-through history tour of the Pump House & dramatic readings of Edgar Allan Poe's works, thanks to our friends at the .

Please arrive at the western door of the Pump House a few minutes early to sign in with an event volunteer.

Things to Note:

  • No need to print your tickets - we can e-check by name!
  • The building is not presently ADA accessible & those with mobility impairments may find some sections of the Pump House difficult to maneuver. Children are welcome but must be accompanied by an adult during the tour. Animals are not permitted other than service animals.
  • Provided hardhats must be worn at all times while inside the Pump House.


Need help or have questions? Please contact [email protected].


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Pump House Park, 1708 Pump House Drive, Richmond, United States

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