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Celebrate the Bard’s Birthday with Folger Shakespeare

EventsApril 17, 2026362Views 0Likes 0Comments

Tomorrow, April 18th, is Shakespeare's birthday. To celebrate the occasion, head down to the Folger Shakespeare Library in Washington, DC. Doors open at eleven am. It's completely free, so all you have to do is show up. Highlights of the day include: Stage combat demonstrations at 12 and 2 Shakespearean costumes and face painting Try…

My Favorite Seven Words Invented by William Shakespeare

MuseumsJanuary 30, 2026564Views 0Likes 0Comments

William Shakespeare invented hundreds of words, shaping the English language more than any other person. My favorite seven are: Bedazzled- to confuse by or as if by a strong light Swagger- to conduct oneself in an arrogant or superciliously pompous manner Eyeball- the more or less globular capsule of the vertebrate eye formed by the…

The Past is Prologue: Visiting the Renovated Folger Shakespeare Library

MuseumsJanuary 24, 20254KViews 0Likes 0Comments

I've long recommended the Folger Shakespeare Library to families wondering what to see in Washington, DC. Why? The largest collection of Shakespeare's works in the world Their small, free exhibit space that makes for a quick visit Close to other buildings such as the Capitol Visitor Center, Library of Congress, and the Supreme Court …