Walking Tour: Edgar Allan Poe’s Greenwich Village

When Edgar Allan Poe wed his 13-year-old cousin Virginia Clemm on May 16th, 1836, he had little way of knowing what fodder he’d given the future gossip mongers of his day—and ours! From remarks about her tender age, their family ties, their lack of children,and his supposed affairs, the rumor mill would be busy turning for hundreds of years to come. But what about the real story? Join Untapped Cities and Boroughs of the Dead for “The Poes’ Greenwich Village,” a special edition historical walking tour that steps into the Greenwich Village of the 1840s, where Edgar and Virginia Poe lived and worked. Learn what life was like for the Poes in mid-19th century New York and discover the scandals and triumphs Poe experienced while living in the Village—particularly the unfounded gossip of his unprovable “love affairs”—all the while celebrating “a love that was more than love” on this fascinating, informative and downright romantic walking tour. Afterwards, join us for an optional cocktail at hidden Greenwich Village bar The Garrett.

Tickets $20, $35 with cocktail.