An Evening with Edgar Allan Poe

Join Old York for a dramatic reading by renowned Edgar Allan Poe re-enactor Campbell Harmon. Harmon has portrayed Edgar Allan Poe for theaters, universities, museums, historic societies, and libraries since 2009. He worked with the National Endowment for the Arts’ “Big Read Program” for four seasons, traveling across the United States. He was recently featured on the Discovery Channel’s Expedition Files. Campbell Harmon’s work is known for its focus on historical accuracy and dramatic entertainment. Harmon will perform a selection of Poe’s classic poems by candlelight, bringing the works of the master of macabre to life. Afterwards guests are invited to have a sip of Madeira wine and a sweet treat.