Edgar Allan Poe: Friends and Foes at Green-Wood Walking Tour – Brooklyn, NY

Edgar Allan Poe—the American literary master of the macabre—had enough internal conflict in his life to write quite the sensational memoir. Ironically, it was his enemies’ words that preserved his scandalous legacy. In honor of the 175th anniversary of Poe’s death, join us to discover a number of his friends, enemies, and “frenemies” who ended up at Green-Wood, such as Elizabeth F. Ellet, who exposed his correspondence with Frances S. Osgood and accused him of indecency; Rufus Wilmot Griswold, Poe’s literary executor who succeeded in depicting him as destitute alcoholic; and John Anderson; the tobacco shop owner believed to have offered Poe money to write “The Mystery of Marie Rogȇt.” But Poe was not without his sympathizers and friends. We’ll also find a few permanent residents of Green-Wood who helped Poe in hard times, as well as other poets whose works he lauded, including Phoebe and Alice Cary.

This tour will be led by Andrea Janes, owner and founder of Boroughs of the Dead.

Please note that if only 1 ticket shows as available during the purchase process that is the last ticket available.

Before Purchasing Your Ticket, Please Note:

• Attendees must follow ALL instructions and guidance from Cemetery staff and ambassadors.
• Tickets: There is no need to print tickets! Attendees will be checked in by name..
• Where To Go: Check-in takes place at the Gothic Arch near the Main Entrance at Fifth Avenue and 25th Street (500 25th Street).
• For Your Safety: We strongly encourage attendees to wear suitable footwear. The route includes several steep hills, some stairs, as well as grassy and uneven terrain. There is no place to sit down during the tour. Due to the challenging nature of the route, this tour is not ADA compliant and is not recommended for children under the age of 10.
• A Little More About Safety: Unless it is a medical emergency, it is not possible to leave during the tour. Please consider your own abilities–as well as those in your party–before purchasing tickets.
• Refunds and exchanges: Ticket sales are final. No exchanges or refunds unless the tour is canceled. If a rain date is scheduled, tickets will be honored only on that date.
• Inclement Weather Policy: We monitor the weather throughout the day for the best chance of proceeding with the tour and will not make a final decision until at least 3 hours before the start of the tour. Cancellations will be announced via Eventbrite email blasts, so check your email and spam folders.
• Feeling Sick? Stay home if you are feeling sick or running a fever.