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
Join us for a future event
Early Music Seminar: Monteverdi’s Legacy
Early Music Seminar: Monteverdi’s Legacy
Folger Consort Artistic Director Robert Eisenstein leads a lively virtual seminar that offers a sneak peek at the music performed in the Folger Consort’s upcoming concert Monteverdi’s Legacy.
Wed, Sep 9, 2026 at 6pm ET
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
New Ways into Romeo and Juliet with the Folger Method
New Ways into Romeo and Juliet with the Folger Method
Teachers, join us for a free, one-hour professional development session on new ways to approach Romeo and Juliet with students.
Wed, Sep 16, 2026, 8pm ET
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