On November 9, 2023 the Folger’s virtual book club continues with a discussion of Beheld by TaraShea Nesbit. To prepare for the discussion, we have pulled together a list of resources related to colonial America.
EXPLORE surprising connections between Shakespeare and Plymouth
- Shakespeare Unlimited. Episode 163: Stephen Hopkins and Stephano
- Excerpt – Shakespeare’s Church and the Pilgrim Fathers: Commemorating Plymouth Rock in Stratford
LEARN more about the historical figures in the book
REFLECT on the lasting colonial impact on Native communities
We would like to thank the following organization for its generous support of this program
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Printing Press Demonstrations
Printing Press Demonstrations
To learn more about our replica 17th-century printing press and to see it in action, join us for printing press demonstrations.
Second Saturdays, 1:30pm & 3pm
Folger Book Club: 'The Fraud' by Zadie Smith
Folger Book Club: 'The Fraud' by Zadie Smith
From acclaimed and bestselling novelist Zadie Smith, this kaleidoscopic work of historical fiction is set against the legal trial that divided Victorian England.
Thu, Aug 13, 2026, 6:30pm
Building Community with the Folger Method
Building Community with the Folger Method
This free professional development session for teachers focuses on building community using the Folger Method.
Wed, Aug 19, 2026, 8pm ET
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