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Esther Ferington

is an independent editor, writer, and content developer. She works on a variety of projects for the Folger and was the editor for Infinite Variety: Exploring the Folger Shakespeare Library.
Greeting Visitors with Inviting Outdoor Spaces
people walking on paths and sitting on benches and in the grass
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Greeting Visitors with Inviting Outdoor Spaces

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The landscaped entry plazas connect with open gardens on either side of the building, with paths and benches for visitors.

Exploring the Folger through New Exhibition Halls
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Exploring the Folger through New Exhibition Halls

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Permanent and temporary exhibitions are now available year-round in two large exhibition halls.

Expanding to Welcome the World
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Expanding to Welcome the World

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Envisioning the Folger’s Future: Spotlight on Architecture and Design
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Envisioning the Folger’s Future: Spotlight on Architecture and Design

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The architectural vision for the renovation in a conversaton with Director Michael Witmore, architect Stephen Kieran, and landscape architect Anneliza Kaufer.

Breathing New Life Into Historic Spaces
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Breathing New Life Into Historic Spaces

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Welcoming a New Look for the Folger
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Welcoming a New Look for the Folger

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Opening the Wall to New Public Spaces
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Opening the Wall to New Public Spaces

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Folger Finds: Edwin Booth's royal tunic
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Folger Finds: Edwin Booth's royal tunic

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Esther Ferington

Marking the anniversary of actor Edwin Booth’s birth on November 13, 1833, we explore a stunning historical costume from the Folger collection: an embroidered-velvet tunic that Booth wore onstage as King Richard III.

Helena Modjeska, a shining Polish-American star
Shakespeare and Beyond

Helena Modjeska, a shining Polish-American star

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Born on October 12, 1840, the Shakespearean star Helena Modjeska shone bright in two very different theatrical worlds, first becoming a leading lady in Warsaw and then, after moving to Anaheim, California, launching a second career as a leading actress…

The Inside View
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The Inside View

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Excavating the Folger's Future
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Excavating the Folger's Future

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Esther Ferington
Magnolia on the March
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Magnolia on the March

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