Lauren and Laurita pay a visit to the Poe Museum in Richmond, Virginia, where they tour an enchanted garden inspired by Edgar Allan Poe's writings and see artifacts from the poet's life. The museum's collection includes Poe's childhood bed where he pondered fears and nightmares, which may have inspired his later writings and emergence as the father of the psychological horror genre. But curator Christopher Semtner is quick to point out that this museum is not focused on things: "It's not a history museum. It's not an art museum. It's a literary museum. It's a museum about something you can't really display: the imagination." Could it also be haunted?
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This video is part of WETA's local travel series, "Get Out of Town" series, which spotlights destinations outside of Washington DC. Co-hosted by mother-daughter duo Laurita and Lauren Portee, "Get Out of Town" takes viewers on road trips to delightful destinations within a half-day's drive of D.C. At each one, the show offers recommendations of places to stay, places to eat and things to do. Whether you’re into history, culture, relaxation, high-energy action - or all of the above - "Get Out of Town" is an essential guide to local getaways.
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