1897 Poe House
The 1897 Poe House was the home of the E.A. Poe family. Mr. E.A. Poe was a local businessman and owner of the Poe Brick Company, not the famous writer of the macabre!
Learn about life in the first decades of the twentieth century and the changes that defined this era by touring the home of this affluent Fayetteville businessman and his family. Tours highlight women's roles, African American history, children's roles, and technological, economic, and social changes in southern North Carolina and the country during this era.
Tour Times and Information
The 1897 Poe House is open for guided tours only. Visitors must check in at the Museum of the Cape Fear lobby to begin the tour. Tours last approximately 45 minutes. Tours are free, suggested donation $2 per adult, $1 per child.
TOUR TIMES:
TUESDAY-FRIDAY 11:00AM, 1:00PM, 3:00PM
SATURDAY ON THE HOUR 10:00AM-4:00PM
SUNDAY ON THE HOUR 1:00PM-4:00PM
Historical Events of the Time Period
Invoking the Spirits: A Poe House Halloween
Written by Megan Maxwell, 1897 Poe House Education Coordinator
Produced and Directed by Jonathan Hornby Productions
The Family