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Blackwork Embroidery with Heidi Henderson
floral and insect motifs embroidered with black thread on an ivory-colored collar.

Blackwork Embroidery with Heidi Henderson

Celebrate Women's History Month with a drop-in embroidery program with Folger Artist Fellow Heidi Henderson, who will be demonstrating the early modern technique of blackwork embroidery.
Sat, Mar 07 — Fri, Mar 13, 2026
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Great Hall
Afternoon Tea at the Folger - Winter 2025

SOLD OUT: Afternoon Tea at the Folger

Enjoy an elegant afternoon tea at the Folger this winter in a beautiful and historic setting.
Sat, Dec 6, 2025 & Sat, Jan 3, 2026
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Founders' Room
Afternoon Tea at the Folger - Spring 2026

Afternoon Tea at the Folger

Enjoy an elegant afternoon tea at the Folger this spring in a beautiful and historic setting.
Sat, Mar 07 — Sun, Apr 05, 2026
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Founders' Room
Folger Gala 2026

Folger Gala

Join us on Friday, April 24, for the annual Folger Gala—a celebratory evening to benefit the Folger and its many vital and creative programmatic offerings.
Fri, Apr 24, 2026
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Folger Library
Afternoon Tea at the Folger - May and June 2026

Afternoon Tea at the Folger

Enjoy an elegant afternoon tea at the Folger this May and June in a beautiful and historic setting.
Sat, May 02 — Sun, Jun 07, 2026
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Founders' Room