by The Bronx County Historical Society
Photo: bronxhistoricalsociety.org
The small cottage where Edgar Allan Poe spent his last years and wrote 'Annabel Lee,' restored with period furnishings. A quick visit that suits older kids reading Poe, with Poe Park's visitor center next door.
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| Saturday | 10 AM – 4 PM |
| Sunday | 1 PM – 5 PM |
Weekday tours by appointment
Adults $5; students, children & seniors $3
Open Sat, Sun. Pick a date to add it to your plans.
Ages 8–17.
Adults $5; students, children & seniors $3
Sunday: 1 PM–5 PM · Saturday: 10 AM–4 PM. Weekday tours by appointment
2640 Grand Concourse, 10458, in Fordham, the Bronx.
Yes. Edgar Allan Poe Cottage is indoors, so it works on rainy or cold days.
Tickets are handled by The Bronx County Historical Society: bronxhistoricalsociety.org, or call (718) 881-8900.
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