On May 2, 2024 the Folger’s virtual book club continues with a discussion of The East Indian by Brinda Charry. To prepare for the discussion, we have pulled together a list of resources related to A Midsummer Night’s Dream and America’s early colonization.
READ the Shakespeare play referenced throughout novel
EXPLORE the play’s connection to trade and early globilization
- ‘In the spiced Indian air’: Trading coin and cloth in the empire of the Great Mughal
- Shakespeare’s Asia: Ships, spices, and porcelain
- written by Su Fang Ng, May’s guest speaker
- “More strange than true”: Finding America among the fairies
LISTEN to podcast episodes related to colonial history and impact
We would like to thank the following organization for its generous support of this program
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Storytime at the Folger - Frost Fair
Storytime at the Folger
Join us for family storytimes during Frost Fair at Quill & Crumb and in the Reading Room, in partnership with DC Public Library. These free events are designed to be enjoyed by all ages.
Tue, Dec 02 — Wed, Dec 31, 2025
On View: Missy Dunaway
On View: Missy Dunaway
In this small solo exhibition, artist Missy Dunaway investigates the connections between art, literature, history, and the natural world with her paintings of birds mentioned in Shakespeare's plays.
Fri, Nov 14, 2025 – Sun, Jan 4, 2026
Family Workshop: From Page to Pose
Family Workshop: From Page to Pose
Get ready to strike your best Shakespearean pose! Recreate artwork on display in our exhibition galleries through creative movement and acting.
Sat, Dec 27, 2025 at 11:30am & 1pm
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