In celebration and observance of his birthday on January 19 (his 214th), join thanatologist Matilda Garrido and Poe expert Andrea Janes for a deep dive into Poe’s early life and evolution as a writer, his time in New York, when he lived just steps from the Tredwells, and his mysterious death in Baltimore. If you join us live, you’ll have an opportunity to submit questions in the chat as well as a 60 minutes with Q&A.

Andrea Janes is the owner and founder of Boroughs of the Dead and the co-author of A Haunted History of Invisible Women. She has also written the YA novel Glamour and several short stories. She lives in Brooklyn, where she can usually be found roaming in a cemetery, swimming in the ocean, or telling ghost stories to her daughter.

Matilda Garrido is a certified thanatologist (Association for Death Education and Counseling) and holds master’s degrees in thanatology and bioethics. She has extensive experience working with the dying, families of the dying, and the bereaved. Matilda is focused on normalizing the experience of grief and reducing death fears through education, action, and increased community support for the dying and grieving. She enthusiastically supports the mission of the Merchant’s House Museum, including its exploration of 19th century death practices and contemporary death education.