‘Haunted Footsteps: Poe’s visits to Lowell’ Panel Discussion

Oct. 17, 2026

10 a.m. ‘Secrets of Lowell Cemetery’ tour

Join historian Richard Howe on a tour of Lowell’s historic cemetery, and the burial place of Edgar Allan Poe’s friend, Nancy “Annie” Richmond. Free, tips appreciated, no reservations required. Rain date: Oct. 18, 10 a.m. Meet at Knapp Avenue. Learn more here.

10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Poe in Lowell Pop-Up Shop, One Urban Tribe, 167 Market St.

Local authors, literary orgs, artists and more! Local authors Matthew H. Jones R.C. Mulhare, and Meg Smith; literary journal, Mill Pages; Haunted Lowell, Lowell Celebrates Kerouac! and Poe in Lowell, and Midnight Mews. Free admission, more info here.

2 p.m. Panel discussion, ‘Haunted Footsteps: Poe’s visits to Lowell. Lowell National Historical Park Visitor Center, 246 Market St., Lowell. Why did Poe come to Lowell, and what was Lowell like when he visited? Join Robert Forrant, UMass Lowell Distinguished Professor of History, and Lowell historian Brad MacGowan, author of the UMass Lowell Library Guide paper on Poe’s visits to Lowell. Moderated by Meg Smith, creator of Poe in Lowell. Free. More info here.

7 p.m. ‘A Dream Within A Dream’ Saturday Soiree, Dragonfly Cafe Lowell

Our Poe in Lowell tradition! Music, poetry, revelry, raffle and more. Special musical guest Elizabeth Lorrey. Special guest poet Rebecca Connors. Tickets $20 advance, $25 at the door. Purchase tickets here.