Past Events

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Phosphorescence Poetry Reading Series
Thursday, June 22, 6pm ET

VIRTUAL PROGRAM - Phosphorescence June 2023 featured poets:
Ocean Vuong, Joseph Fritsch, and Yanyi...
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Phosphorescence Poetry Reading Series
Thursday, July 20, 6pm ET

VIRTUAL PROGRAM - Phosphorescence July 2023 featured poets:
Rebecca Pelky, Lisbeth White, and Carolina Hotchandani...
Marta Macdowell and a volunteer work in Dickinson's garden

Spring Garden Days 2024
Friday, May 31 & Saturday, June 1

IN-PERSON PROGRAM - Join a group of fellow volunteers to aid in the cultivation and growth of the historic Dickinson family landscape...
front door of the Homestead surround by leaves

Fall Garden Cleanup
Friday, November 7, 1-4PM

IN-PERSON PROGRAM - Join a group of volunteers to aid in the cultivation and growth of the historic Dickinson family landscape...

Spring Garden Days 2025
Friday, May 30 & Saturday, May 31

IN-PERSON PROGRAM - Join a group of volunteers to aid in the cultivation and growth of the historic Dickinson family landscape...
Marta Macdowell and a volunteer work in Dickinson's garden

Garden Days 2023
Friday, June 2 & Saturday, June 3

IN-PERSON PROGRAM - Join a group of fellow volunteers to aid in the cultivation and growth of the historic Dickinson family landscape...
Marta Macdowell and a volunteer work in Dickinson's garden

Summer Garden Days 2024
July – October

IN-PERSON PROGRAM - Join a group of fellow volunteers to aid in the cultivation and growth of the historic Dickinson family landscape...
graphic for Phosphorescence Poetry Reading: Amherst College LitFest 2023 featuring headshots of poets Victoria Chang and Tyehimba Jess

Phosphorescence Poetry Reading: LitFest
Saturday, Feb. 25, 12pm ET

IN-PERSON PROGRAM: Phosphorescence Amherst College LitFest featuring poets Victoria Chang and Tyehimba Jess...
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Phosphorescence Poetry Reading Series
Thursday, November 17, 6pm ET

Phosphorescence November 2022 featured poets:
Indran Amirthanayagam, Margo Taft Stever, and Susana Case...
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Emily Dickinson Birthday Open House
Sat., December 10, 1-4pm ET

Happy 192nd birthday, Emily Dickinson! For the first time in 3 years, we'll be celebrating Dickinson's birthday from the place she called home (the Homestead). Join us for free tours, activities, music, and treats!...
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Emily and Sue
Wed., November 30, 5:30pm ET

Composer Dana Kaufman screens Emily and Sue, a pop opera...
a view of different items in the Emily Dickinson Museum's collections

Emily Dickinson Virtual Birthday Celebration
Wed., December 7, 6pm ET

Happy 192nd birthday, Emily Dickinson! Join us for a behind-the-scenes exploration of the Emily Dickinson Museum's collections, which contains more than 12,000 artifacts...
Phosphorescence graphics for October 2022

Phosphorescence Poetry Reading Series
Thursday, October 27, 6pm ET

Phosphorescence October 2022 featuring poets:
.chisaraokwu. and Shin Yu Pai...
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Folger Shakespeare Library Birthday Tribute
Mon., December 12, 7:30pm ET

Virtual reading with a moderated conversation to follow from The Evergreens...
Phosphorescence graphic for April 2022 featuring headshots of poets

Phosphorescence Poetry Reading Series
Thursday, April 28, 6pm ET

Phosphorescence April 2022 featured poets:
Saida Agostini, Shauna M. Morgan and Tara Betts ...