Explore the world of Edgar Allan Poe at this after-hours evening of history and literature, featuring a staged reading of Poe’s work inside the Stark family’s Victorian mansion.

This immersive literary experience will reveal the macabre Victorian fascinations that inspired Poe, whose poems and stories are still found in Miriam Stark’s library. This experience brings the Stark family’s library and collections to life, culminating in the third-floor Tower Room with a staged reading of “The Tell-Tale Heart,” “The Raven,” and more in collaboration with Southeast Texas Stages.

Registration required.

• Register now for the 7:30 p.m. timed entry slot.
• We recommend arriving 5-10 minutes prior to your time slot. Please check in at the Carriage House. 
• After the 30-minute house experience, extend your visit in the Carriage House with Victorian-inspired art and poetry activities.
• Accessing the historic house requires ascending 6 steps to reach the front porch. This self-guided experience includes 44 consecutive steps up to reach the third floor.