The Poe Museum in Baltimore has known it might close for about two years now. After city funding dried up, they attempted to secure donations but they did announced earlier this year that it would close after the summer season. However, it does sound like their doors might not be closed forevermore.
From the Poe Society of Baltimore page (http://www.eapoe.org/balt/poehse.htm):
As of September 28, 2012, the Baltimore Poe House and Museum will be
closed. Although plans are subject to change, it is currently
anticipated that the museum will re-open under the new
arrangement, perhaps with limited hours, early in 2013.
The following official announcement was forwared to the Poe Society by Jeff Jerome, the curator being retired by the actions of
the City of Baltimore to divest itself of responsibilty for running the museum:
The Baltimore City Commission for Historical and
Architectural Preservation (CHAP) was honored to serve as stewards of
the Edgar
Allan Poe House and Museum since 1978. The
Commission successfully restored and professionally preserved this
Baltimore City and
National Historic Landmark for more than three
decades. This was made possible by the dedicated service of Museum
Curator Jeff
Jerome. His creativity and leadership originated
numerous public events, including the Poe Birthday Celebration, making
the Poe
House a popular destination for both local residents
and international visitors. Most significantly, Jeff Jerome introduced
Poe’s
Baltimore legacy to new audiences and served as one
of the city’s best ambassadors and promoters.
Effective September 28, 2012, the operation of the Poe House will be transferred to new leadership. The Commission wishes the
new team every success in extending the legacy of this significant Baltimore treasure
The Poe Society of Baltimore also extends its gratitude to Jeff Jerome for more than three decades of devoted service.
-Isabella
> Date: Mon, 1 Oct 2012 21:36:40 -0400
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> Does anyone know anything about this? I'm now kicking myself that I
> never went to the Poe Museum.
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> http://baltimorepostexaminer.com/poe-house-closing-leaves-a-concerned-public-puzzled/2012/09/28
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> Deb Fuller
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