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Folger Shakespeare Library is the world’s largest Shakespeare collection, the ultimate resource for exploring Shakespeare and his world. We provide unparalleled access to a huge array of resources, from original sources to modern interpretations. With the Folger, you can experience the power of performance, the wonder of exhibitions, and the excitement of pathbreaking research. We offer the opport

unity to see and even work with early modern sources, driving discovery and transforming education for students of all ages. Shakespeare belongs to you. His world is vast. Join us online, on the road, or in Washington, DC. Review the Folger's online community standards at https://www.folger.edu/connect-with-the-folger/online-community-standards.

Happy birthday to this eternal heroine! 🎂 "My child is yet a stranger in the world/ She hath not seen the change of four...
07/31/2026

Happy birthday to this eternal heroine! 🎂 "My child is yet a stranger in the world/ She hath not seen the change of fourteen years." - Capulet, "Romeo and Juliet," Act 1, Scene 2. Juliet is the only fictional Shakespearean character whose date of birth is mentioned in the play? It's July 31, the day before Lammas Day. Lady Capulet and the Nurse mention that Lammas Day is about a fortnight away from when the action takes place.

When scholar Caroline Bicks gained unprecedented access to Stephen King's personal archives, she discovered that the Bar...
07/30/2026

When scholar Caroline Bicks gained unprecedented access to Stephen King's personal archives, she discovered that the Bard of Avon and the King of Horror have more in common than you might think. She talks about her discoveries and her book, "Monsters in the Archives: My Year of Fear with Stephen King" on the podcast. Listen at the link below ⬇️

Earlier this week we announced that tickets were on sale for all three shows in the 2026-27 Folger Theatre season, “Meas...
07/30/2026

Earlier this week we announced that tickets were on sale for all three shows in the 2026-27 Folger Theatre season, “Measure for Measure," "Hamlet," and "The Comedy of Errors." Now we’re thrilled to share the show art with you! 🥳 🖼️ The Folger shared images from our collection with artist Mike McQuade to create these unique pieces that reference the history of Shakespeare art and performance. We can’t wait to share this new, all-Shakespeare season with our audience.

There's still room in our Family Poetry Slam workshop this weekend! Join us at 11:30am (recommended for ages 5-7) or 1pm...
07/29/2026

There's still room in our Family Poetry Slam workshop this weekend! Join us at 11:30am (recommended for ages 5-7) or 1pm (recommended for ages 8-11) to embrace the roles of playwright, poet, and actor. Register now at the

One of Shakespeare’s most-performed plays, "A Midsummer Night’s Dream" features four fickle young lovers, a band of misc...
07/29/2026

One of Shakespeare’s most-performed plays, "A Midsummer Night’s Dream" features four fickle young lovers, a band of mischievous fairies, and an amateur acting troupe rehearsing a play for an upcoming royal marriage. 💕 🧚 👑 Explore some of the comedy’s most well-known quotes here and at the 🔗 in our comments below.

Tickets are on sale now for our 2026-27 season! 🎉 🎟️ This year, we are featuring three of Shakespeare’s works here in th...
07/28/2026

Tickets are on sale now for our 2026-27 season! 🎉 🎟️ This year, we are featuring three of Shakespeare’s works here in the playwright’s American home, four joyous concerts celebrating a half century of Folger Consort, and a poetry series welcoming both established and emerging artists. More at
folger.edu/whats-on.

In the next entry in our "America's Next 250" series, scholar James Shapiro looks at how Shakespeare has always “served ...
07/27/2026

In the next entry in our "America's Next 250" series, scholar James Shapiro looks at how Shakespeare has always “served as a canary in a coal mine, alerting us to threats to our fragile democracy.” He offers as a recent example the Public Theater’s 2017 production of "Julius Caesar" in Central Park. Read more on our blog at the 🔗 in our comments 👇

This week is your last chance to step into the Regency-era Boydell Shakespeare Gallery in our exhibition "Imagining Shak...
07/26/2026

This week is your last chance to step into the Regency-era Boydell Shakespeare Gallery in our exhibition "Imagining Shakespeare: Mythmaking and Storytelling in the Regency Era." Explore the paintings that helped cement Shakespeare's legacy. Now through August 2!

📷 : Tim Tiebout for the Folger Shakespeare Library, 2025.

Family workshops return this summer with a family poetry slam! Attendance is free with a recommended $10 donation. We re...
07/25/2026

Family workshops return this summer with a family poetry slam! Attendance is free with a recommended $10 donation. We recommend the 11:30am session for ages 5-7 and the 1pm session for ages 8-11. Details at the link in the comments.

07/24/2026

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