Funeral 2.0: Baltimore Tells Poe to Never Say 'Nevermore'

Few figures in American literature have inspired such a loyal following as Edgar Allen Poe. The pioneer of short stories, mysteries, and Gothic horror has carved out a firm place in American storytelling and a rabidly loyal fan base.

This year, on the 200th anniversary of Poe's birth, Baltimore has planned a year-long celebration of Poe's life. But the event that is capturing the most attention is coming up this weekend and has nothing to do with life at all.