Sunday, June 27, 2021 will mark the 143rd anniversary of Sarah Helen Whitman’s death. For the occasion, we will be hosting our first annual graveside commemoration at the North Burial Ground to celebrate her life and legacy. There will be a biographical overview with information regarding her courtship with Edgar Allan Poe that took place right here in the city of Providence, there will be readings from selected poetry from the works of Mrs. Whitman, and finally, we will close with a wreath laying tribute on her grave. Questions will be welcomed at the end!
I do not expect a large turnout, but masks and social distancing will be required, regardless. These rules are not just common sense for our current times, but the official rules of the cemetery, so they must be followed.
The event will start at 12:00pm and end around 1:00pm. The gates of the cemetery are closed and locked at 6:45pm, so you will have plenty of time to explore after the event. There is a lot of beauty to behold at the North Burial Ground!
To find the exact location of the event (Sarah Helen Whitman’s grave) just head to the right of the fork after entering the front gates of the cemetery and follow the road named Eastern Ave straight through until you see Dahlia Path (or people/cars). If you have any questions prior to the event, please feel free to reach out!
Follow this link to the official event page via Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/events/3988005677954563/?ref=newsfeed
Hope to see you there!
Ave Atque Vale!
Edgar Allan Poe: Rhode Island 