
The Poe Bicentennial event in Richmond was well-attended. It was held at the Library of Virginia in Richmond, and included presetnations of various kinds. The United States Postal Service provided a 'First Day of Issue' event for the new 2009 Poe Stamp. Lectures were given on Poe, with the center stage visual item being the Michael Deas portrait blown up large and mounted with the Stamp layout design in the center of the stage. Read more about Poe here.

Photo from 2009. Erik Weems image. Copyright.