"Small Cheer and great welcome makes a merry feast." ~ The Comedy of Errors, 3.1
Today was William Shakespeare 442nd Birthday. Can you imagine being that old ? Seriously, another delightful day of learning and experiences while celebrating at Folger Shakespeare Library on East Capital Avenue, SE in DC. If you have the opportunity to visit this "museum/library" do so ! If you go, just for kids, the museum has a scavenger hunt that will allow them to explore the "400 year old English House" (musuem). The Folger was built by Henry and Emily Folger to hold the world's largest collection of books by and about William Shakespeare. Be sure to get the "Just for Kids" scavenger hunt/question pamphlet.
Today, at Folger, the READING ROOM was open to the public. This room contains some of the collection (but not near all) held by the museum. Only researchers are able to use the "reading room". However, today everyone could go on a tour to view the beautiful artwork and books that reflected Shakespeare's work and life.
To celebrate, there were "stations" for the kids to participate in. Some were Mayflag dances, Elizabethain games, quill writing, drawing contest, penant making and mask making. There were performances, play scenes and deomonstrations (the Fire Eating and Sword Swallowing were our favorites !). Her Royal Majesty, Queen Elizabeth I even made a guest appearance. Docents were in costume entertaining and educating the kids.
This festival ALWAYS happens in late April. If you are ever in the DC area - don't miss it. Also, online there are a tons of activities that are great for kids. www.folger.edu.
Happy Birthday William !
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