Events / Washington, D.C.

Emily Dickinson Birthday Tribute Reading with Rebecca Lehmann

Folger Shakespeare Library

Tuesday, December 8, 2026•7:30 PM

The Folger invites poet, essayist, and debut novelist Rebecca Lehmann (The Sweating Sickness, Ringer, Between the Crackups) for this annual event celebrating the legacy of one of America’s beloved poets, Emily Dickinson. Lehmann will read from her own works alongside selected passages from Dickinson’s poetry.

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About Folger Shakespeare Library

The venue is famous for its architectural connection to the Globe Theatre in London, offering a specialized environment for Shakespearean-style performances. It serves as a central hub for bridging the arts and humanities through transformative live productions.story_potoo

201 E Capitol St SE, Washington DC, DC 20003

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