We finally got to visit Poe Cottage since it's been under renovation for quite a while every time I've been in the area. I really enjoy visiting historical houses and seeing how people lived back and in time. The cottage is in surprisingly good condition. It was built in 1812 and is a NYC landmark. We really enjoyed the guided tour and learning more details about Poe's life. Poe rented the house in 1846 and lived there with his wife Virginia, who was dying of tuberculosis. She died in the cottage, and they had the actual bed where she passed away. Roger, the guide, was extremely knowledgeable and a great narrator. They currently have a free Spring Poetry seminar available at the cottage. read more

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Another little urban gem in New York. Stop 1 on our Bronx adventure. The docent keeps the door locked to the Cottage , so knock and she will appear. It's a tiny house and if there is a tour going on you can either join in or wait in the gift area, read some Poe or just stare out of the window imagining yesteryear. Our docent was full of enthusiasm and we left with Annabel Lee still on our lips. "But we loved with a love that was more than love, I and my Annabel Lee". read more

Poe Park - Poe Cottage - Parks Near Me - Bronx, New York

I love having a piece of History in the Bronx. To know the building across the street were once apple orchards is crazy. Edgar Allan Poe was a great writer and poet and to know he wrote a few of his poems in that very cottage is nostalgic. read more

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The Poe Park is just ok, but Edgar Allan Poe Cottage is a fantastic journey into the author's life, and worth alone a trip to this area (and the $5 admission fee). Inside you'll find a very helpful guide, who will spend a generous amount of time telling you about the relationship of Poe with this modest home. This is where in 1846 the writer/publisher moved with his wife Virginia, trying to "save" her from tuberculosis. Unfortunately she died 6 months later, but the author remained here for another couple of years, in which he produced important works. It's interesting to notice how poor he was, as the cottage was built to house the land workers of the Valentine family. Poe was paying $100 a year to rent the place. Go and you won't be disappointed, especially if you are a fan. read more

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I love Poe Park! I've been here a few times. It's such a quaint little place in the middle of the Bronx. It's such a nice place to take a break. They have tours and a gift shop and a nice video at the end of the tour. I've been on two tours here, and both of the guides were very knowledgeable and nice. I'll definitely stop back here. What a great historic house! read more

This was originally Veteran park renamed Edgar Allan Poe Park. It has a playground & the author's historic cottage. It has been under construction for a few years and it's coming along pretty good. There is a farmers market adjacent to the park every Tuesday in the summer from 6am-4pm. Marine corps usually have their new recruits do laps around it to test their agility and endurance. Kids have a ball at the large play area which is located in the center of the park. The only bad thing I've seen are homeless people camping out there by the entrance on valentine ave. For such a small park, a lot of things are happening there and I guess with the construction near completion, thing will only get better. Those in charge of this park, keep up the good work. read more

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We visited since the website suggested it was open until 3; the website failed to mention to make an appointment! Nonetheless, a docent was inside locking up and was kind enough to give us a tour. Roger showed us both floors, delivering information about Poe's last residence as well as Poe's personal life and how it related to his time in NYC. Roger made the experience much more meaningful as he proved insightful, wry, and earnest. They are not paying this young man enough in my opinion. If you are a fan of history or literature or BOTH, this is worth a stop! read more

Recently but tastefully and sympathetically restored this museum is a must-see not only for students and lovers of Poe and his writings but for anyone interested in New York history and how New Yorkers lived in the 1800's. Poe moved to the cottage in 1846 with his young wife, Virginia, and her mother Mrs Clemm. They moved to what was then the little village of Fordham from mid-town Manhattan in a desperate attempt to reverse Virginia's declining health since she had contracted TB some years earlier. Sadly the attempt proved futile and Virginia passed away in the cottage on January 30th 1847. The bed in which she was nursed and died can be seen in the small downstairs bedroom. Ironically it was at least in part due to the tragic and heart-felt loss of his young wife that Poe produced some of his best work during what proved to be the last few years of his life up until he left on his final, fateful, trip to Richmond in July 1849 which was ended abruptly by his mysterious death in Baltimore in October of that year. Those works included The Bells, Cask of Amontillado, Eureka, To My Mother (addressed to Mrs Clemm) and the immortal 'Annabel Lee'. The cottage is quite small and is sparsely furnished, very much as it would have been when Poe lived there because he was really quite poor and had few possessions. One of the things that makes this museum unique is that it is the only house museum in New York City which gives a sense of how a relatively low-income family would have lived in the mid-1800's. It is also the only surviving structure from the old village of Fordham. At time of writing the admission charges are very reasonable at $5 for adults and just $3 for students, children and seniors. The opening hours are 10-4 on Saturdays and 1-5 on Sundays. Group tours and school visits on weekdays can be arranged via the Bronx Historical Society. read more

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I don't know who would give this less than 5-stars. We are so lucky to have this museum! Yes, it's 45 min from Downtown, but you get incredible insight into the old village of Fordham and are able to see just how much the area has changed in 100+ years. This is a must-see for any Poe fan. If you are expecting a fancy high-tech museum, go elsewhere. This is not Moma. This is one part-time guide for a 5-room cottage in a small municipal park explaining Poe's time here to you. For that alone, I would have paid $30, and cannot believe how cheap the admission was. I showed up at 11am on a weekday and the guide greeted me on the porch as I climbed the stairs. I was the only person on our 30-min "tour," and felt lucky to have such a nice, informal chat with our guide. He was AWESOME and went out of his way to answer my questions. I appreciated the video in the upstairs bedroom, and the fact that I was left alone to consider everything in my own time. It was nice to just sit alone on the stairs and think about Poe's time there. If you love Poe and are in NYC, you should make the effort to find this place! PS walk the high bridge back to Manhattan if you can! Just as Poe did! read more

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I am a die hard Poe fan and this is one of 3 homes I have visited this year. Glen was my tour guide on a rainy Sunday. Glen was very informative, gracious and personable. I learned so much about the home and the property of where it sits now (the house was moved to it's current location). It's also great that they have a lot of original pieces that belonged to Poe and his wife. I felt a greater sense of closeness to a man and a writer that I have admired since I was a child. I seldom bring cash and it's usually not an issue, but if you come here you better have some. Admission and the gift shop is CASH ONLY! read more

Highly recommended for the Poe enthusiasts. It's a small cottage up in the Bronx, smack dab in the middle of busy Kingsbridge Rd and Grand Concourse. Parking wasn't a problem on a Saturday afternoon. The place is tiny with matching tiny furniture that looks like it was made for hobbits. If you're not a Poe fan, this place is not for you but if you are, definitely swing by. Bring your student ID for discounted admission. read more

A great little park in the Bronx near the beautiful new library on Kingsbridge Road. Yep, it's named after "the" Poe, Edgar Allan Poe, who moved there in the mid-1800s with his wife, with the hope that the Bronx country air might cure her tuberculosis. It's funny to hear the phrase "Bronx country air," but back then the Grand Concourse was but a wee dirt carriage road. Poe's little cottage is still in the park (originally it was located across the street), and I think the historical society gives tours. The park is pretty safe, but there are pockets of trouble in the immediate neighborhood. The good thing is that the area is always on the local precinct's radar, and the Parks Department is currently renovating the park, which includes a new visitors center. read more

"Incredible experience" Standing in the same room where Poe used to live and work... alone is amazing. The space is small and an eyeopener how different and strange to us now, life was 200 years ago. An enthusiastic tour guide shows the house and answers all your questions. If you are a fan of Poe and/or a writer DO visit and get inspired and feel the mystery. Its a free and short (30min ) gig the house is small, read more

I'm a die hard bookworm, so on my first visit to NYC this was a required stop on my itinerary. I had a blast! The cottage is living history and you really get to immerse yourself in Poe's world. My tour guide (I hate that I forgot his name) was great. Very knowledgeable, enthusiastic and funny. For $5 ($3 for kids & students) there's really no reason not to go. read more

Poe Park - Dedication stone - Parks Near Me - Bronx, New York

This is where they moved Poe's last house he rented before he died. Originally it was maybe a block or two away from this location. Surrounding the house is the park, definitely a spot for family and kids even if they are not fans. They do have a gazebo, or Poezebo as we called it. The 'tour' of the house is $5, $3 if you are a student, which was nice. They say on the website that it is a 20 minute tour, 18 minutes of which are a video at the end. It really depends on how fast you see everything and if you talk to the host or not during your visit. The place is pretty small to today's standards but it shows you how different things were. They say that his wife has died in the house, and they have a few of the things they believed Poe owned in the house, like the rocking chair and mirror. For sale are some Poe related items, definitely a most for Poe fans. The guide was very knowledgeable and friendly and had some nice artwork around the house. read more

"Little Cottage?" Hah! The cottage Poe rented for $100/year was probably tiny by standards of the time but not quite so tiny today. The attic bedroom where Poe slept with his dying wife Virginia is not luxurious but suitable if you ignore the awful steep stairs found in period homes. Furnishings are not quite as drab as I would have imagined. This is not remotely a splendid museum like others offer but it has the advantage of being truly authentic. I was surprised to learn that critics have questioned "Annabel Lee" as truly Poe's dying wife Virginia. This is where Poe lost his Annabel Lee. Poe wrote a love song to Virginia beyond the powers of any poet I know. Some think Poe was only a master of horror. Little do they understand. Best, Terry read more

I been in here a couple of times (I live in The area) & I can say it very interesting inside the cottage. The tour guide tells you every there is to know about to cottage. It's a good place to waste 30 min if your in the area. read more

Great tour from the British guy who loves Edgar Allen Poe! He told us how the house was moved to the current location and how the wife died of TB. $5 for admission, but it is worth it if you are a Poe fan! I also used my iphone to listen to the tour too by calling a phone #. You can definitely come here via the Subway. Get off at 192 on the B/D line. The cottage is right in front of the train station. Parking is across from the park for $.25 / 15 minutes. No problems with parking either. Great tour, small house, but definitely worth the trip if you are a Poe fan!! read more

I really hate to give negative reviews to cultural attractions but I figure if the powers that be read this and change their methods for the better, my job will have been done. This is a criticism on the cottage, not the park. And not really on the actual cottage, but on the mini-tours within and visitor management. There are periodic and personal tours inside the small cottage while others have to wait outside, which is initially annoying, but ultimately fine once you realize what's happening. You are then ushered into the small front parlor where the docent/only person that works there tells you Edgar Allen Poe's story and how he ended up in this part of then-Westchester county, and of the tragic death of his young wife. All well and good, but he soon seemed to dwell too long on minor details, such that by the time we moved to the main parlor, some of us were getting a little antsy. He went on to say that almost all of the furnishings were not Poe's but period pieces to give us an idea of how he lived. This annoyed some but I understand that you work with what you have and I'd rather see a period-correct furnished room than an empty room. But he lingered waay to long on every piece. By the time we got to the stairwell, it was hot with no moving air and had been 30-40 minutes already. After explaining the significance of every picture on the wall, we moved upstairs and sat on one of the metal chairs placed in rows in front of a TV. He spoke 5 more minutes then put on a video which basically recounted everything he had just said, but with illustrations and re-enactors. Now if he had just given a short - say 10 minute - talk and let us roam around the ground floor asking questions, then move upstairs and watch the video, it would have been an enjoyable short time in an interesting slice of history. Instead, we felt trapped and overheated, and ultimately came out annoyed and that is what we thought about, rather than Poe and his wife, and Bronx history. Until they adjust their methods, I would stay away. read more

After checking the website ahead of time to make sure that the place was open my mother and I arrived in a questionable neighborhood in the extreme heat to find the wrought iron fences all locked!! We called the contact number which leads you to the Bronx Historical Society and were told by a man that there was nothing he could do. We asked if the person who was supposed to be in the building would be held accountable for not being there during operating hours or if there was a way to contact them so that they could open the home. All we were told is 'i can not help you with this'. Extremely unhelpful and rude. This is the second time we have been unable to visit this location (the first was due to lack of safe parking). I do hope that if i ever venture back to the Bronx, the Poe home will be open. read more