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Upcoming events

Folger Book Club: The Daughter of Time

Folger Book Club: The Daughter of Time

A convalescing detective decides to solve the mystery of the Princes in the Tower from his hospital bed, leading to unexpected discoveries about Richard III.
June 1, 2023
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Artists in the Archives: A conversation with Alexander D’Agostino and Mindy Stricke
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Artists in the Archives: A conversation with Alexander D’Agostino and Mindy Stricke

Join us for a virtual conversation with two Folger Institute fellows on how they integrate collections research and creative process.
Tue, Jun 06, 2023, 6pm
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Shakespeare Lightning Round: Brian B. Crowe

Shakespeare Lightning Round: Brian B. Crowe

The Shakespeare Theatre of New Jersey's next artistic directors shares his hot takes on the Bard.
Monday, June 12, 5pm ET
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Folger Consort with Kaleidoscope Vocal Ensemble: Virtual Concert
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Folger Consort with Kaleidoscope Vocal Ensemble: Virtual Concert

Folger Consort performs early music with Kaleidoscope Vocal Ensemble.
now streaming through June 30, 2023
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On Demand: Eudora Welty Lecture with Elizabeth Strout

On Demand: Eudora Welty Lecture with Elizabeth Strout

Elizabeth Strout presents a lecture for the Eudora Welty Foundation. Ann Patchett, last year’s lecturer, introduces her.
On demand through June 30, 2023
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2023 | 24 season subscriptions now on sale!

After three years of taking our programs “On the Road,” we’re coming home this fall to our beloved Elizabethan-style theater and the new, expansive public spaces created by a major renovation project. Our building on Capitol Hill will again play host to award-winning performances, concerts, and readings that embody stories of transformation, mirroring the Folger’s own evolution. Become a subscriber today to enjoy significant savings, great seats, and exclusive benefits.

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Professional development for teachers

How to Teach ANY Play or Novel Fast & With Rigor

How to Teach ANY Play or Novel Fast & With Rigor

Join us for this invigorating 2-day course where you will learn how to teach any play or novel deeply and powerfully in as few as two weeks (or less)!
Tues, June 27 - Wed, June 28, 2023
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Folger Method Course: Teaching Hamlet

Folger Method Course: Teaching Hamlet

Experience the principles and essential practices of the Folger Method and come away with fresh ideas and new approaches to teaching not just Hamlet, but ANY complex text.
Tues, July 11 - Thurs, July 13, 2023
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Teaching Shakespeare IS Teaching Race

Teaching Shakespeare IS Teaching Race

Through a mix of scholarship, hands-on classroom practice, and conversation with one another, go deep into exploring how teaching Shakespeare IS teaching race.
Tues, July 25 - Fri, July 28, 2023
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Exhibition halls
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Exhibitions

Did you know? When our building reopens to the public this November, there will be permanent and temporary exhibitions available year-round in two new exhibition halls.

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Contact the Folger Box Office at (202) 544-7077 or folgerboxoffice@folger.edu.

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