Folger Story
Keep up with the latest news about the Folger, including stories about our building renovation project; interviews with the people who make the Folger the special place that it is; and behind-the-scenes looks at our work.
Expanding networks of scholarship: Patricia Akhimie on connecting with scholars and artists in new ways
Patricia Akhimie, Director of the Folger Institute, discusses how the Institute is bringing the Folger’s vast resources and programming to more scholars, researchers, artists, and members of the public than ever before.
The architecture of learning: David Kilpatrick on designing and building educational programs
David Kilpatrick, the new Director of Learning and Education Programs, shares about his past experiences and his hopes for creating a larger network of partners for educational programming.
Preserving paper from the past: Discussing conservation with Kathryn Kenney
Kathryn Kenney, Book and Paper Conservator, shares about the intertwined aspects of preservation and access, the beauty of early modern paper, and ensuring the collection is maintained for generations.
Bringing people together with music: Behind the scenes with Jaleelah Thompson
Jaleelah Thompson, Engagement Program Manager for Folger Music, shares more about the Folger Consort’s upcoming holiday performance, uplifting local artists, and why Shakespeare would be really into DC’s current music scene.
Accessibility at the Folger: Creating a welcoming space with Danica Zielinski-Natter
Danica Zielinski-Natter, Accessibility and Floor Manager, shares about her personal connections to the Folger, her furry co-worker Remus, and the importance of increasing accessibility to welcome all visitors.
Fred Wilson Installation Draws in Visitors
As visitors enter the Folger’s Shakespeare Exhibition Hall from the west lobby, before discovering the playwright’s stories and related artifacts in the interactive galleries, a majestic black mirror centered on a scarlet wall beckons them to take a closer look.
A Q&A with Dr. Peggy O'Brien
Dr. Peggy O’Brien looks back on her career at the Folger
A New Poem by Rita Dove Invites Visitors Inside
Rita Dove shares the story behind her new poem, which is inscribed in the marble edge around the Folger’s west garden.
Help us name the new Folger café
Stay tuned for our announcement of what we’ll name the brand new café in our Great Hall. The café will open June 21.
Experiencing Shakespeare in real life
Eight-year-old actor Richard Bradford and his mother, Elizabeth Bradford, share how they’ve experienced Shakespeare through the Folger.
For every stage of life, the Folger offers inspiration
Paul Cymrot, the owner of a Fredericksburg bookstore and a lifelong fan of the Folger, shares the story of how he found his path through Folger programs.
What the Folger Method offers students today
English teacher Donna Denizé shares how the Folger Method helps all students connect with Shakespeare’s plays and poems, as well as grow in emotional intelligence.