Esther Ferington
Greeting Visitors with Inviting Outdoor Spaces
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
Permanent and temporary exhibitions are now available year-round in two large exhibition halls.
Envisioning the Folger’s Future: Spotlight on Architecture and Design
The architectural vision for the renovation in a conversaton with Director Michael Witmore, architect Stephen Kieran, and landscape architect Anneliza Kaufer.
Folger Finds: Edwin Booth's royal tunic
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
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…
