Poe-themed Eerie Canal Tours kick off in time for Halloween

Poe-themed Eerie Canal Tours kick off in time for Halloween

RICHMOND, Va. -- Riverfront Canal Cruises' annual Eerie Canal Tours begin Oct. 25 with three days of Edgar Allen Poe-themed cruises down the Kanawha Canal in Shockoe Bottom.This year's theme is "Edgar Allen Poe's Nightmares," according to Venture Richmond. They will feature decor and vignettes from Poe's work, including "The Raven," "The Cask of Amontillado and "The Pit and the Pendulum," and costumed guides narrating his stories.The 20-minute t…