Visiting The Poe House and Grave

Associated with the various works of Edgar Allen Poe, specifically “Tell-Tale Heart” and “Berenice.” Come visit the resurrected house and gravesite of Edgar Allen Poe funded by the EA Poe Society in downtown Baltimore, Maryland.

Location: 203 N. Amity St., Baltimore, MD 21223

Directions: From north of Baltimore…take I-83 South to the Maryland Avenue exit and turn left. Proceed south approximately 1 mile to Fayette Street. Turn right and proceed approximately 6 blocks to Greene Street to the location of the Poe Grave.

From the South/from the Washington DC area…Take I-95 North or the Baltimore-Washington Parkway and take the Russell Street exit. (The Parkway ends at Russell Street) Proceed north on Russell Street as it curves and becomes Paca Street. Go approximately 10 blocks and turn left on Fayette Street . The Poe Grave will be on your left.

From Grave to Museum…Proceed west on Fayette Street for approximately 5 blocks until you come to Schroeder Street. Turn right on Schroeder Street and go two blocks and turn right onto Saratoga Street. Go 1/4 of a block and turn right onto Amity Street. The Poe House is located at the far left end of Amity Street. Look for a black antique street lamp that stands in front of the house.

Operating Hours: Wednesday through Saturday (noon-3.45 PM), April through early December. Times and admission prices vary according to holidays

Contact: 410-396-5662