May 2 2026, 7:00pm

The Edgar Allan Poe Experience at McPike Mansion

The Edgar Allan Poe Experience at McPike Mansion

McPike Mansion

2018 Alby St.
Alton, Illinois 62002

Step into a night of mystery and macabre at the historic McPike Mansion!

Join the hauntingly unforgettable Edgar Allan Poe Experience on Saturday, May 2, starring renowned Poe impersonator Howie Hirshfield, alongside special guest Steve Trumble of Haunted Taxi Ghost Tours.

Set against the eerie backdrop of one of Alton’s most famous landmarks, this thrilling evening brings Poe’s chilling tales to life like never before. From shadowy corners to spine-tingling storytelling, it’s a night that will leave you captivated…and maybe a little haunted.

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