Folger Shakespeare Library

After a nice lunch at the Capitol Building's new Visitor Center, a short side trip two blocks on East Capitol Street brought me to the Folger Shakespeare Library. More significant as a research library than a museum, the Folger has a couple of first edition copies of the 1623 First Folio. Along with a small display area, there is a nice theater seen here, where a regular season of great drama is staged.

Outside the building is a quiet garden with some interesting statuary, one featuring Puck with the inscription "Lord what fools these mortals be." A nice stop for literary enthusiasts.