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Henry Clay Folger first became interested in William Shakespeare and his work after attending a lecture as a student at Amherst College in 1879. It cost Folger just 25 cents for a ticket to hear Ralph Waldo Emerson speak; it was a ticket that not only changed Folger’s life, but one that is on display at the Folger Library, among countless other Shakespeare- and literature-related artifacts.

Located on Capitol Hill, The Folger Shakespeare Library is an independent research library established in 1932. The library is home to the world’s largest collection of Shakespeare’s printed works, in addition to other collections of rare Renaissance books and manuscripts touching on a variety of subjects, from theology to politics to art and more. The library is a haven for scholars as well as the average reader, with more than 280,000 books and manuscripts; 27,000 paintings, drawings, engravings, and prints; and musical instruments, costumes, and films.


Besides its scholarly endowments, the library also is devoted to the life, work and times of genius poet William Shakespeare. Visitors can observe numerous temporary exhibitions, peruse the permanent collection, or take a guided tour of the building. Incidentally, the building’s design and architecture has earned the Folger Library a place in the National Register of Historic Places.

The Folger Library serves as a center for literary and performing arts, offering performances and programs that range from poetry readings and theatrical productions to early-music concerts and family activities.

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