The Poe Toaster is dead—murdered at Edgar Allan Poe’s grave.
And the killer is still on the loose.
For decades, a mysterious visitor known only as the Poe Toaster crept into Westminster Hall & Burying Ground on the eve of Poe’s birthday, leaving three roses and a glass of cognac at the poet’s grave. The ritual became legend—until 2009, when the Toaster vanished without a trace.
Now, supernatural sleuth, master medium, and podcast host Raven Nevermore reopens what might be Baltimore’s second-coldest case—because the first, of course, is the death of Poe himself. Dun dun duh!
This January 17, during Edgar Allan Poe’s 217th birthday weekend, the truth is finally revealed: The Poe Toaster is dead—murdered at the grave of Edgar Allan Poe.
***A Live, Podcast-Style Murder Mystery***
Join us for a live, podcast-style murder mystery that blurs the line between séance and true crime. Celebrate Poe’s 217th Birthday at Westminster Hall & Burying Ground during a special mock broadcast of Raven Nevermore: Unsolved Mysteries, as our haunted host records her latest episode before a live audience. Together, you’ll follow chilling clues, question spectral suspects, and perhaps discover that the Toaster’s disappearance was only the beginning...
This atmospheric evening includes birthday cake, hot “toasty” refreshments, a mystery game, and a tour of the historic catacombs. Attendees will solve puzzles in the very cemetery where Poe is buried and walk in the footsteps of a killer.
General Admission Includes:
**Interactive murder mystery game with Raven Nevermore featuring Poe’s Café Theatre
**Complimentary party refreshments & hot cocoa
**Tour of Westminster Hall & Burying Ground, including the catacombs
**A graveside birthday toast to Edgar Allan Poe
Visitors from around the world gather outside Poe’s grave each year on his birthday—this year, join fellow Poe fans inside Westminster Hall for a uniquely haunting celebration. The evening also features:
**Announcement of the 2025–26 Young Saturday ’Visiter’ Awards
**A silent auction of Poe-themed photography from the Baltimore Camera Club
Proceeds benefit The Edgar Allan Poe House & Museum.
Note: This event is family-friendly, but themes include violent imagery and a cemetery tour. Attendee discretion is advised. Bundle up—we follow the clues wherever they lead, even into the frigid January night.
VIP PACKAGE
Limited VIP tickets include early entry and a Bus Tour of Edgar Allan Poe’s Baltimore!
Explore the enduring mystery surrounding Poe’s final days on a two-hour guided tour, featuring four significant Poe sites—including both of his graves—and the locations where he was found and where he died.
Bus Tour Itinerary (2 hours)
The Edgar Allan Poe House & Museum
Gunner’s Hall (historical perspective)
The hospital where Poe died (photo stop)
Westminster Hall & Burying Ground, including both Poe graves, cemetery, and catacombs
Bus departs Westminster Hall at 4:00 PM (early!).
Tours meet at Poe’s grave at the Fayette Street entrance.
Tours presented by Poe Baltimore, Poe’s Magic Theatre, and Baltimore Rent-A-Tour.
Young Saturday ’Visiter’ Awards presented by the Baltimore National Heritage Area, Maryland Humanities, and Poe Baltimore.
Silent auction photography provided by the Baltimore Camera Club, the oldest continuously operating camera club in the U.S.
Proceeds benefit the historic Edgar Allan Poe House & Museum and Poe Baltimore, a 501(c)(3) organization.
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