Hancock Historical Museum Presents “Edgar A. Poe’s Elusive Search for Home” – Brown Bag Lecture Series

Take a break from your routine and join us at the Hancock Historical Museum for our monthly Brown Bag Lecture Series! On October 3, come to 422 West Sandusky Street in Findlay, Ohio, for an engaging lecture titled “Edgar A. Poe’s Elusive Search for Home,” where historian Joshua Dubbert will unravel the poignant and tragic life of Edgar Allan Poe.

Poe, known for his haunting poetry and Gothic tales, led a life marked by instability and loss. Though the Victorian era placed great importance on the concepts of home and family, Poe struggled to find stability. Abandoned by his father, orphaned by his mother, and devastated by the loss of his wife, Virginia, Poe’s constant relocations and tragedies had a profound impact on his mental state and creative output. Dubbert’s lecture will explore how these personal hardships shaped Poe’s melancholic and unsettling literary style.

This presentation offers a fresh perspective on one of America’s most celebrated authors, shedding light on the personal struggles behind his dark and powerful literary vision.

Joshua Dubbert is a historian at the Rutherford B. Hayes Presidential Library & Museums, where his research centers on Victorian America’s culture, architecture, and art. An accomplished speaker and author of speculative fiction, Dubbert’s dynamic lectures cover topics such as the Gilded Age, Victorian costume, and Nineteenth-century architecture. His dramatic readings of Edgar Allan Poe’s work have captivated audiences, making him the ideal guide to explore Poe’s complex life and legacy.

The Brown Bag Lecture Series is held at the Hancock Historical Museum on the first Thursday of every month at noon, covering a variety of topics related to Hancock County and Ohio history. This event is free for museum members and included with regular admission for non-members. No registration is necessary, so feel free to bring your lunch and enjoy an enlightening hour of history.

For more information, please visit HancockHistoricalMuseum.org or call 419-423-4433.

The Hancock Historical Museum is a privately funded, nonprofit history museum founded in 1970 driven to honor Hancock County’s past while inspiring its future. It is the only nonprofit organization preserving Hancock County’s rich heritage through vibrant educational programs, dynamic exhibits and preservation efforts. Thousands of children and adults tour the museum’s nine facilities every year to learn more about the community and its contributions to the region.