# Event Details

- **Event Name**: H. P. Lovecraft's Providence - A Walking Tour
- **Event Start and End Date**: Sat, 18 Jul, 2026 at 11:00 am – Sat, 03 Oct, 2026 at 03:00 pm (-04:00)
- **Event Description**: An exploration of H. P. Lovecraft's Providence.About this EventAbout the TourHoward Phillips Lovecraft, pioneer of the weird tale, is one of the 20th century’s most important and influential authors, whose popularity continues to increase today. He was born and lived nearly all his life in Providence, Rhode Island—a city that was central to his work as an author. His fiction and copious letters (estimated at nearly 90,000) are filled with references and descriptions of Providence, which also serves as a setting for many of his tales. This roughly two-hour 1.5- mile walking tour winds up and down the historic colonial streets and steep hills along College Hill on Providence’s historic East Side, and features many of the Lovecraft highlights, including places where he lived and frequented. We'll hear quotes from his letters, and see how Lovecraft used Providence as material for some of his most seminal works.The tour begins at the famous Van Wickle Gates at Brown University at the top of College Street, winds north up through College Hill on Providence's historic east side, and then loops back south, concluding at the Providence County Superior Court. Parking is available on Benefit Street and on most of the surrounding side streets. We will be mostly venturing downhill, though there will be some areas of incline along the way. Some of the roads are steep, and the sidewalks tend to be uneven in places. Be sure to wear appropriate footwear.Statement on Lovecraft and RaceThis tour focuses on the sites and scenes in Providence related to H. P. Lovecraft's life and literary work. Lovecraft is known for having and expressing racist and xenophobic views. Since the brief span of a walking tour is not enough time to do justice to this important part of Lovecraft's legacy, we will be recognizing but not focusing on the subject in great detail. However, a reading list will be available, and post-tour conversation is welcome.About Your GuideThis tour is owned and operated by Joshua Rex, a historian of Victorian America, author of speculative fiction, and a resident of Providence, Rhode Island. He serves as historian for a presidential library and museum, and is a walking tour educator with the Rhode Island Historical Society. He is the author of eight books and also gives dramatic performances of the work of Edgar Allan Poe.
- **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/providence/h-p-lovecrafts-providence-a-walking-tour/100001991872363860
- **Event Categories**: art, literary-art, sports, performances, theatre, entertainment
- **Slot details of has slots**: 
- **Interested Audience**: 
  - total_interested_count: 0
- **Event Highlights**: 
  - Age Limit: 13+
  - Duration: 4 hours
  - Location: Van Wickle Gates
  - Languages: English

## Ticket Details

- **Ticket Price Range**: min: 12, max: 12, currency: USD

## Event venue details

- **city**: Providence
- **state**: RI
- **country**: United States
- **location**: Van Wickle Gates
- **lat**: 41.8267718
- **long**: -71.4025482
- **full address**: Van Wickle Gates, Brown University, Providence, United States

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## FAQs

- **Q**: When and where is H. P. Lovecraft's Providence - A Walking Tour being held?
  - **A:** H. P. Lovecraft's Providence - A Walking Tour takes place on Sat, 18 Jul, 2026 at 11:00 am to Sat, 03 Oct, 2026 at 03:00 pm at Van Wickle Gates, Brown University, Providence, United States.
- **Q**: Is there an age restriction for H. P. Lovecraft's Providence - A Walking Tour?
  - **A:** H. P. Lovecraft's Providence - A Walking Tour is strictly for guests aged 13 and above. Valid government-issued photo ID is required for entry. Guests under 13 will not be admitted. The event will be presented in English.
- **Q**: Who is organizing H. P. Lovecraft's Providence - A Walking Tour?
  - **A:** H. P. Lovecraft's Providence - A Walking Tour is organized by Joshua Rex.
- **Q**: Who is this event for? Is it right for me?
  - **A:** H. P. Lovecraft's Providence - A Walking Tour is ideal for art lovers, collectors, creatives, and anyone inspired by visual arts, installations, and exhibitions. Whether you're a first-time attendee or a longtime enthusiast in Providence, this event is thoughtfully curated to deliver a standout experience worth every moment. If H. P. Lovecraft's Providence - A Walking Tour sounds like your kind of event, don't wait - spots fill up fast.

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