Mid Atlantic Folk Arts Centers

Folklore Societies / States & Jurisdictions

Folklore Society of Greater Washington
Furthers the understanding, investigation, appreciation, and performance of the traditional folk music and folklore of the American people.
http://www.fsgw.org/

New Jersey Folklore Society
Founded in 1945, the society promotes the collection and study of folklore and traditional culture in the Garden State among academic folklorists and amateur aficionados with a common interest. Today, the membership brings together those who work in universities; in museums, arts agencies, and folklife centers; and those who practice, preserve, and document traditional culture in their own communities.
http://www.njfolklife.com/organizations/org_njfc.shtml

New York Folklore Society
Fosters the study, promotion, and continuation of folklore and folklife of New York’s diverse cultures through education, advocacy, support, and outreach.
http://www.nyfolklore.org

Virginia Folklore Society (Charlottesville) –
Dedicated to the discovery, collection, publication, and preservation of folklore and traditional culture in Virginia by furthering the understanding, appreciation, and performance of the traditional arts and crafts of the State.
http://www.faculty.virginia.edu/vafolk/