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Dark Tales: The Haunted Authors of Providence Tour
Providence, Rhode Island, USA
$30
This is an experience gift voucher. The recipient will book the experience after
they redeem the gift voucher.
Overview
Providence's dark literary history features H.P. Lovecraft and Sarah Helen Whitman, offering a glimpse into their eerie lives and connections to the city. This tour immerses guests in Lovecraft's upbringing and his chilling tales while also highlighting Whitman's unique story.
- 👻 Walk in the footsteps of H.P. Lovecraft, a pivotal figure in supernatural horror fiction.
- 📖 Encounter dramatic retellings of Lovecraft's creepiest tales woven into the city's narrative.
- 🕯️ Discover Sarah Helen Whitman, a local poet and spiritualist engaged to Edgar Allan Poe.
- 💔 Learn about the whirlwind romance between Whitman and Poe, exploring its tragic elements.
- ⚠️ The tour delves into themes of trauma and the darker aspects of Providence's literary history.
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Dark Tales: The Haunted Authors of Providence Tour
Tour guide
Language: English
Human tour guide
Duration: 2 hours
- Enthusiastic and expert guide
Meeting point
Our guide will meet you on the sidewalk in front of the park
Return details
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Prospect TerraceThe tour begins here at this majestic overlook of Providence, where Lovecraft spent a lot of time writing his stories.
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The tour will stop in front of the last home of Lovecraft, where he wrote a short story called The Haunter in the Dark. We will stop to chat about the author, the story, and to take photos. After this stop we will see one of two houses on the tour written into Lovecraft storylines, and then see the home of Sarah Helen Whitman, where Edgar Alan Poe first laid eyes on his future fiance.
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Providence AthenaeumHere guests will discuss the library along with some of the eccentric authors who spend a chapter of their lives wandering its corridors.
If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund.
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Dark Tales: The Haunted Authors of Providence Tour
Providence, Rhode Island, USA
$30
This is an experience gift voucher. The recipient will book the experience after
they redeem the gift voucher.
How it works?
01
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You choose from 10,000+ experience gifts
02
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We deliver the eVoucher or the Physical box to the recipient
03
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Recipient books the experience and creates unforgettable memories!