2008 Shakespeare's Birthday Photo Album

Washington celebrated Shakespeare's 444th birthday with games, a parade, crafts and activities, and seven stages of free entertainment at Folger Shakespeare Library. It was quite the bash! We hope to see you next year.

Juggler Michael Rosman.	A young visitor during Story Time.	Washington celebrates William Shakespeare's 444th birthday at the Folger Shakespeare Library.	Violonist Karen Wilson at Shakespeare's Birthday.

Shakespeare's Birthday docent tour.	Visitors tour Shakespearean-themed paintings.	The Classical WETA Players perform in the Old Reading Room.	Free Elizabethan crafts and activities for children.

Sir Derek Jacobi and Queen Elizabeth I (Penelope Rahming) cut the cake.	Cake is a Birthday highlight!	The Mistress of the Revels joins the crowd.

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