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An Austen Afternoon
| Location | Folger Shakespeare Library, 201 East Capitol St., SE, Washington, DC
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| Date | Saturday, December 20, 2025 at 2:00pm - 7:00pm |
| Duration | 5 hours |
| Link | http://folger.edu/austenafternoon |
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| Repeats? | No |
| Details |
To commemorate Jane Austen’s 250th birthday, the Folger is celebrating in true Regency fashion this Frost Fair season. On December 20, the Folger hosts An Austen Afternoon, with afternoon tea served in the Reading Room (2-4 p.m.) followed by a Regency Dance (5-7 p.m.), with demonstration and instruction taught by Sebastian English Country Dance for spirited dancing. Costumes and festive attire are highly encouraged. Tickets for An Austen Afternoon will go on sale Monday, November 17th. |
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