
In 1836, he married Virginia, who was thirteen years old at the time.

Poe began to sell short stories to magazines at around this time, and, in 1835, he became the editor of the Southern Literary Messenger in Richmond, where he moved with his aunt and cousin Virginia. He then moved into the home of his aunt Maria Clemm and her daughter, Virginia, in Baltimore. Following his Army service, Poe was admitted to the United States Military Academy, but he was again forced to leave for lack of financial support. Neither volume received significant critical or public attention. In 1829, he published a second collection entitled Al Aaraaf, Tamerlane, and Minor Poems (Hatch & Dunning). His first collection of poems, Tamerlane, and Other Poems (George Redway), was published that year. In 1827, Poe moved to Boston and enlisted in the United States Army.

Poe returned briefly to Richmond, but his relationship with Allan deteriorated. After less than one year of school, however, he was forced to leave the university when Allan refused to pay Poe’s gambling debts. John Allan, a prosperous tobacco exporter, sent Poe to the best boarding schools and, later, to the University of Virginia, where Poe excelled academically. Poe’s father and mother, both professional actors, died before the poet was three years old, and John and Frances Allan raised him as a foster child in Richmond, Virginia. Led by the speakeasy’s lead mixologist and Poe historians, this immersive evening promises to be a chillingly unforgettable experience.Edgar Allan Poe was born on January 19, 1809, in Boston. This exclusive speakeasy will transport you to a bygone era as you sip on expertly crafted cocktails inspired by four of Poe's most beloved stories. Step back in time and immerse yourself in the dark and mysterious world of Edgar Allan Poe. ❓ Please consult the FAQs of this experience here ♿ Accessibility: the venue is ADA compliant 😱 Hear Edgar Allan Poe's work reimagined, as told by the Poe Historians

🍸 Sip on delicious themed cocktails that are paired with each story ✨ Step into the world of Edgar Allan Poe in this 4-part chilling cocktail experience 🎫 Standard Admission - includes entry to the experience + 4 cocktails Tickets for Edgar Allan Poe Speakeasy in Austin

⭐ The Edgar Allan Poe Speakeasy is a chilling cocktail experience in Austin that brings four of his stories off the page and onto the stage as told through the Poe Historians while pairing them with four classic cocktails.
