Booking and details
Coming SoonDates Sat, Oct 4 & Sat, Nov 1, 2025
Venue Founders' Room
Tickets $85 per person; $45 for ages 8-13
Duration 12pm and 3pm seating; 90 minutes
All prices include gratuity.
Tea is served! Enjoy an elegant afternoon tea at the Folger this fall.
In the beautiful and historic setting of the Founders’ Room, sample a generous assortment of savory bites and sweet treats, paired with a selection of Harney & Sons tea.
The menu features refined takes on classic high-tea fare, including finger sandwiches, pastries, and baked goods, artfully arranged on tiered platters.
Space is limited for this intimate experience. Sign up to receive an email notification when reservations open.
Reservations must include a minimum of 2 people. Tables can seat up to 4 people, so please note that groups of more than 4 will be seated at separate, adjacent tables.
Please note: No children under 8 years old are permitted for this event.
About the Founders’ Room
Emily Jordan Folger, who founded the Folger Shakespeare Library with her husband, Henry, would serve tea to her guests in the Founders’ Room, originally designed as a reception suite for the couple to give them a private space when they visited the library.
The room’s beautiful stained glass windows, by Philadelphia designer Nicola D’Ascenzo, depict famous characters from Shakespeare’s plays. (D’Ascenzo also created the iconic “Seven Ages of Man” window in the Reading Room.)
