Edgar Allan Poe Birthday Weekend & Poe Toaster Murder Mystery

Sat Jan 17, 2026
6:30pm to 8:30pm ET
Age: 18+
Price: $39 to $69 GA $39; VIP $78 includes bus tour (early meet time)
Location:
Westminster Hall & Burying Ground
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The Poe Toaster is dead, murdered at the grave of Edgar Allan Poe and his killer is on the loose. Solve the mystery for Poe's birthday!
For decades, a mysterious visitor known only as the Poe Toaster crept through the cemetery 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.

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.
General Admission includes:

  • The murder mystery game with Raven Nevermore featuring Poe's Cafe Theatre
  • Complimentary party refreshments & hot cocoa
  • Tour of Westminster Hall & Burying Grounds, including the catacombs
  • A graveside birthday toast to Edgar Allan Poe

NOTE: while this event is family friendly, the theme includes violent imagery and a cemetery tour. Attendee discretion is advised. And bundle up! We follow the clues wherever they may lead, perhaps even into the frigid night air.

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