The Emily Dickinson Museum hosts its annual Poetry Marathon from September 15–21, 2025, featuring a communal reading of all 1,789 Emily Dickinson poems over seven sessions. Participants can join as readers (volunteer to read 10–20 poems) or listeners (attend virtually or in-person for hybrid sessions).
Key Details:
- Hybrid Format: Some sessions virtual, others in-person at the museum (Sept 20–21)
- Reader Registration: Required via museum website (limited spots)
- Listener Access: Free; register via main festival page
- Text Used: Ralph Franklin’s The Poems of Emily Dickinson: Reading Edition
Reader Sign-Up: Emily Dickinson poetry marathon 2025
Festival Registration: Free; donations accepted to support the event
