First Folio! The Book that Gave Us Shakespeare - Alabama

First Folio! The Book that Gave Us Shakespeare was a touring exhibition from the Folger Shakespeare Library that visited one location in all 50 United States, Puerto Rico, and Washington DC in 2016 to celebrate the 400th anniversary of Shakespeare’s death.

This article provides highlights from the exhibition’s visit to Alabama.

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Exhibition Location: Montgomery, Alabama

Exhibition Venue: Montgomery Museum of Fine Arts

Exhibition Dates: October 1, 2016 – October 31, 2016

Partner Organizations:

• Alabama Shakespeare Festival

Complementary Exhibitions:

• Hamlet at the Alabama Shakespeare Festival - October 1, 2016 – January 8, 2016
• Boydell Shakespeare Gallery Engravings - October 1, 2016 – January 8, 2016

Event List:

• October 1, 2016 – Teacher Workshop: First Folio!
• October 4, 2016 – Short Course: Shakespeare Today
• October 6, 2016 – Dramatic Reading by Geoffrey Sherman of Alabama Shakespeare Festival
• October 6, 2016 – Opening Reception
• October 11, 2016 – Short Course: Shakespeare Today
• October 13, 2016 – College Night: First Folio!
• October 15, 2016 – Family Day: A Shakespeare Celebration
• October 18, 2016 – Short Course: Shakespeare Today
• October 25, 2016 – Short Course: Shakespeare Today

Click here to learn about the First Folio that visited Alabama.