On November 9, 2023 the Folger’s virtual book club continues with a discussion of Beheld by TaraShea Nesbit. To prepare for the discussion, we have pulled together a list of resources related to colonial America.
EXPLORE surprising connections between Shakespeare and Plymouth
- Shakespeare Unlimited. Episode 163: Stephen Hopkins and Stephano
- Excerpt – Shakespeare’s Church and the Pilgrim Fathers: Commemorating Plymouth Rock in Stratford
LEARN more about the historical figures in the book
REFLECT on the lasting colonial impact on Native communities
We would like to thank the following organization for its generous support of this program
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Family Workshop: A Shakespearean Feast!
Family Workshop: A Shakespearean Feast!
Take a bite out of Shakespeare’s words and Elizabethan table manners!
Sat, Nov 29, 2025 at 11:30am & 1pm
On View: Missy Dunaway
On View: Missy Dunaway
In this small solo exhibition, artist Missy Dunaway investigates the connections between art, literature, history, and the natural world with her paintings of birds mentioned in Shakespeare's plays.
Fri, Nov 14, 2025 – Sun, Jan 4, 2026
All the World’s Your Stage: Book Talk and Signing with Folger Director Dr. Farah Karim-Cooper
Book Talk and Signing
Join us for a special talk with Folger Director Dr. Farah Karim-Cooper about her new book All the World’s Your Stage: Shakespeare for Today, which seeks to make the world of Shakespeare accessible and interesting to young readers.
Sun, Nov 30, 2025, 11:30am
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