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Resource Guide: 'The Weird Sisters' by Eleanor Brown

On December 14, 2023 the Folger’s virtual book club continues with a discussion of The Weird Sisters by Eleanor Brown. To prepare for the discussion, we have pulled together a list of resources related to families in Shakespeare’s work and the Folger collection.


EXPLORE early modern family dynamics

LEARN more about how family history can be traced

LISTEN to related podcast episodes, including on Shakespeare’s own family relationships

TEST your knowledge of families in Shakespeare plays

We would like to thank the following organization for its generous support of this program

Junior League of Washington

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Little Books, Big Gifts: The Artistry of Esther Inglis

Little Books, Big Gifts: The Artistry of Esther Inglis

Explore Esther Inglis's life and work as an early modern influencer and as the first woman in Britain to preface her works with selfies, in this exhibition 400 years after her death.
Through Sun, Jan 19, 2025
Rose Exhibition Hall
Folger Salon with Suzette Marie Martin and KhoKhoi (mary alinney villacastin)

Folger Salon with Suzette Marie Martin and KhoKhoi (mary alinney villacastin)

Learn about research happening at the Folger in real time! Each month, Folger Institute scholar and artist fellows will share their most exciting finds and thought-provoking challenges, followed by casual open conversation.
Thu, Nov 21, 2024 at 4:30pm
The Great Hall
Gallery Talk: Collecting at the Folger - Anything But Shakespeare!

Gallery Talk: Collecting at the Folger - Anything But Shakespeare!

Join Caroline Duroselle-Melish, the Andrew W.  Mellon Curator of Early Modern Books and Prints and Associate Librarian for Collections Care and Development, as she highlights books currently on display that have nothing to do with Shakespeare!
Thu, Nov 21, 2024 at 6:30pm
Folger Library