Friday, the 13th – Black Cats, Omens and Edgar Allan Poe

From black cats crossing paths to broken mirrors, and numbers signaling both luck and misfortune, Hearthside is full of odd beliefs and omens on this most superstitious day. Have fun discovering themes of luck and loss throughout the museum as your explore each room. Then gather under the tent outdoors for a talk about the legendary Edgar Allan Poe. Enjoy a curated menu that includes all foods promising to bring you only good luck. Experience chills with the strike of a bell as some of Poe’s final works are read by special guest and scholar Levi Leland and learn about Poe’s time in RI.