Talks

Join us for a virtual talk on the rich tapestry of Welsh stories preserved in medieval and early modern literature, with Mhara Starling, a Welsh author, folklorist, and modern-day Witch.

Explore a feminist take on the history of Halloween’s most essential themes in this gallery talk with Elise Ansel as part of "Contemporary Art at the Folger," a rotating series that showcases the work of Folger Artist Fellows.

Join us for a special Affinity Night around Folger Theatre's production of Julius X: A Re-envisioning of The Tragedy of Julius Caesar by William Shakespeare. Our evening will begin with a free Gallery Talk led by Folger's Assistant Curator of Collections Johnna Champion, highlighting items related to the play, including our On Stage case, specially curated for the production of Julius X with director Nicole Brewer.

Learn about research happening at the Folger in real time! Each month, Folger Institute scholar and artist fellows will share their most exciting finds and thought-provoking challenges, followed by casual open conversation.

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 Virtuosos of Violin and Verse.

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 Resplendent Joy: Christmas Traditions from Spain and Portugal.

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 Love Songs of the 15th Century.

Award-winning writer Kate DiCamillo delivers the 2026 Eudora Welty Lecture, inspired by the writing and life of famed author Eudora Welty.

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 An English Garden.