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Welcome to the Folger’s press room, our space for journalists who are interested in the Folger Shakespeare Library and our programs and activities.

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Garland Scott
Head of External Relations

Peter Eramo, Jr.
Events Publicity and Marketing Manager

press@folger.edu

202-675-0342

Recent press releases

Jorie Graham opens 2023/24 season of Folger Poetry
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Jorie Graham opens 2023/24 season of Folger Poetry

Press release: September 12, 2023

Glenda Noel-Ney Named Director of Development
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Glenda Noel-Ney Named Director of Development

Press release: August 17, 2023

Folger extends renovation timeline to 2024
Aerial view of the West Entry Plaza and gardens, with ramps and stairs leading down to the building entrance
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Folger extends renovation timeline to 2024

Press release: August 9, 2023

Melanie Bender Martin Named Folger’s Director of Communications and Marketing
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Melanie Bender Martin Named Folger’s Director of Communications and Marketing

Press release: June 15, 2023

Folger announces 2023/24 Seasons of Theater, Music, & Poetry
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Folger announces 2023/24 Seasons of Theater, Music, & Poetry

Press release: May 4, 2023

Folger announces November 17 reopening
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Folger announces November 17 reopening

Press release: April 26, 2023

Folger Shakespeare Library presents Searching for Shakespeare
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Folger Shakespeare Library presents Searching for Shakespeare

Press release: March  1, 2023

Scholar Patricia Akhimie named Director of the Folger Institute
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Scholar Patricia Akhimie named Director of the Folger Institute

Press release: November 17, 2022