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Into the Vault: Books of the 1620s
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Into the Vault: Books of the 1620s
See books from the Folger collection that were printed in European cities in the decade from which the Shakespeare First Folio emerged.
Fri, Jun 21 – Sun, Oct 13, 2024
Folger Archivist Talk: The Vincent First Folio
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Folger Archivist Talk: The Vincent First Folio
Folger Archivist Sara Schliep tells the story of how Henry Folger, the co-founder of the Folger Shakespeare Library, acquired his favorite copy of Shakespeare’s First Folio.
Thurs, Sept 05, 2024, 6:30pm
DC & Me: Community Stories from Anacostia
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DC & Me: Community Stories from Anacostia
Come hear stories from and see art created by the Anacostia community in this multi-media installation.
Fri, May 10 - Mon, Sep 9, 2024
DC & Me: Community Stories from Mt. Pleasant
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DC & Me: Community Stories from Mt. Pleasant
Come hear stories from and see art created by the Mt. Pleasant community in this multi-media installation.
Wed, Apr 24 - Mon, Sep 9, 2024
DC & Me: Community Stories from Penn Quarter
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DC & Me: Community Stories from Penn Quarter
Come hear stories from and see art created by the Penn Quarter community in this multi-media installation.
Thu June 28 - Mon, Sep 9, 2024
Shakespeare Exhibition
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Our Shakespeare Exhibition
See the Folger First Folios, learn more about Shakespeare and his plays, and explore the complexities of his cultural legacy.
Opening Fri, Jun 21, 2024
Out of the Vault: Into the Heart of the Folger
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Out of the Vault
Encounter remarkable books and manuscripts that connect with the multifaceted work of the Folger in this ongoing exhibition.
Opening Fri, Jun 21, 2024
Imprints in Time
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Imprints in Time
This special exhibition at the Folger features rare books from the collection of Stuart and Mimi Rose that present literary, cultural, and historical high points.
Fri, Jun 21, 2024 – Sun, Jan 5, 2025