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Holiday Hours: The Folger is closing at 4:30pm on Dec 24 and Dec 31. We are closed all day on Dec 25 and Jan 1.

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Colleen Kennedy

is the Senior Communications Manager at the Folger Shakespeare Library
Preserving paper from the past: Discussing conservation with Kathryn Kenney
Folger Story

Preserving paper from the past: Discussing conservation with Kathryn Kenney

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Colleen Kennedy

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 wearing a denim jacket
Folger Story

Bringing people together with music: Behind the scenes with Jaleelah Thompson

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Colleen Kennedy

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
Folger Story

Accessibility at the Folger: Creating a welcoming space with Danica Zielinski-Natter

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Colleen Kennedy

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.

What’s onstage at Shakespeare theaters in August
Detail of a production photo from As You Like It, with Duke Seena at left and Rosalind at right looking at each other in a warm, kindly way, with Duke Seena's hands extended to touch Rosalind's face.
Shakespeare and Beyond

What’s onstage at Shakespeare theaters in August

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Colleen Kennedy

Read our round-up of August performances from Shakespeare theaters across the country.

Does a rose by any other name smell as sweet? Modern perfumes and the Myth of the Tudors
Shakespeare and Beyond

Does a rose by any other name smell as sweet? Modern perfumes and the Myth of the Tudors

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Colleen Kennedy

Does a rose by any other name smell as sweet? Can we capture the perfumes of the past to savor in the present? This blog post looks at two 21st-century perfumes that try to market their scents by evoking early…