# Event Details

- **Event Name**: The Murderous Mystery of Edgar Allan Poe
- **Event Start and End Date**: Fri, 09 Oct, 2026 at 07:00 pm (-04:00)
- **Event Description**: A Steampunk Masquerade & Murder Mystery Inspired by the Mysterious Death of Edgar Allan Poe
"The pendulum swings... and time is running out."

What truly happened to Edgar Allan Poe?

At 6:00PM, the afternoon begins with a Macabre Cocktail Hour, as verses of The Tell-Tale Heart & The Cask of Amontillado, echo through the walls, an uneasy feeling settles over the Mansion

The pendulum swings.

At 7:00 PM, Dinner is served.

Then the murder and coverup of the world's greatest poet:

Baltimore whispers still of that melancholy October evening when Edgar Allan Poe was found wandering the streets in Baltimore. His death remains a riddle upon which history has never rendered its verdict. Was it the calculating hand of the envious Rufus Wilmot Griswold, whose venomous pen, covered up the details of his death and deliberately defamed Poe? Or did Elizabeth F. Ellet, ever at the center of whispered intrigues and the source of scandalous "anonymous notes" push Poe to the brink?  Or did the celebrated beauty Frances Sargent Osgood, entangle herself in a forever-fatal affection? This mystery by Dr. Laura Krell, unmasks one of greatest secrets in history. Based on personal letters, writings, and sworn statements of Poe, this story takes a look at compelling new evidence, and challenges our understanding of history's greatest poet, and his untimely death.

Enter a world where every mask hides a motive, every courtesy veils a threat, and every clock counts down to inevitable ruin. The pendulum swings... and before the Raven utters "Nevermore," you alone must discover who consigned America's dark poet to his untimely grave.

Friday October 9th, The day of Poe's Obituary

The Charles Davis Mansion: 103 W Mechanic St. Shelbyville, IN 46176

6:00 PM: Macabre Cocktail Hour
Craft cocktails, Victorian ambiance, and live dramatic performances of "The Tell-Tale Heart," and "The Cast of A works of Edgar Allan Poe.

Dinner Seating & Show: 7:00 PM
Dinner & Interactive Steampunk Murder Mystery
An evening of intrigue, deception, and deadly secrets inspired by one of literature's greatest unsolved mysteries. 

Steampunk and Masquerade attire is strongly encouraged.

Reservations are limited: Group seating is available if made in advance.

The pendulum swings: Nevermore.
- **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/shelbyville/the-murderous-mystery-of-edgar-allan-poe/200030769788556
- **Event Categories**: Art, literary-art, Parties, Music, performances, Theatre, Entertainment
- **Interested Audience**: 
  - total_interested_count: 0

## Ticket Details


## Event venue details

- **city**: Shelbyville
- **state**: IN
- **country**: United States
- **location**: Charles Davis Mansion
- **lat**: 39.52572
- **long**: -85.77949
- **full address**: Charles Davis Mansion, 103 West Mechanic Street,Shelbyville,IN,United States

## Event gallery

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## FAQs

- **Q**: When and where is The Murderous Mystery of Edgar Allan Poe being held?
  - **A:** The Murderous Mystery of Edgar Allan Poe takes place on Fri, 09 Oct, 2026 at 07:00 pm to Fri, 09 Oct, 2026 at 07:00 pm at Charles Davis Mansion, 103 West Mechanic Street,Shelbyville,IN,United States.
- **Q**: Who is organizing The Murderous Mystery of Edgar Allan Poe?
  - **A:** The Murderous Mystery of Edgar Allan Poe is organized by Laura Krell.
- **Q**: Who is this event for? Is it right for me?
  - **A:** The Murderous Mystery of Edgar Allan Poe is ideal for party-goers, social butterflies, and anyone looking for a great night out with music, drinks, and good vibes. Whether you're a first-time attendee or a longtime enthusiast in Shelbyville, this event is thoughtfully curated to deliver a standout experience worth every moment. If The Murderous Mystery of Edgar Allan Poe sounds like your kind of event, don't wait - spots fill up fast.

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