Washington, D.C.—Ford’s Theatre Society continues its free Living Lincoln series with “Lincoln as Commander-in-Chief,” with guest speaker and Pulitzer Prize-winning author James McPherson, on Monday, May 11 at 7 p.m. The 90-minute program features Tony-nominated actor John Dossett and Washington stage favorite Rick Foucheux in a presentation based on McPherson’s latest book “Tried by War: Abraham Lincoln as Commander-in-Chief,” as well as a question-and-answer session with McPherson. Preceding the event, McPherson will sign copies of “Tried by War” in the Ford’s Theatre lobby from 5:30 p.m. to 6:30 p.m.
FORD’S THEATRE CONTINUES
LINCOLN BICENTENNIAL CELEBRATION
Book Signing by Pulitzer Prize-winning Author James McPherson to Precede Living Lincoln Presentation of Lincoln as Commander-in-Chief
Washington, D.C.—Ford’s Theatre Society continues its free Living Lincoln series with Lincoln as Commander-in-Chief, with guest speaker and Pulitzer Prize-winning author James McPherson, on Monday, May 11 at 7 p.m. The 90-minute program features Tony-nominated actor John Dossett and Washington stage favorite Rick Foucheux in a presentation based on McPherson’s latest book Tried by War: Abraham Lincoln as Commander-in-Chief as well as a question-and-answer session with McPherson. Preceding the event, McPherson will sign copies of Tried by War in the Ford’s Theatre lobby from 5:30 p.m. to 6:30 p.m. This free event is part of the Living Lincoln series, which celebrates the bicentennial of Lincoln’s birth by exploring his personality and life through lectures, panels, play readings and performances.
Reservations are not required for the book signing in the Ford’s Theatre lobby. There are no tickets remaining for the “Lincoln as Commander-in-Chief” program, at 7 p.m. Limited space is available for media wishing to cover this event. Media must be credentialed and should contact Lauren Beyea at (202) 434-9543 by 4 p.m. Monday, May 11.
Ford's Theatre
Since it reopened its doors in 1968, more than a hundred years after the April 14, 1865, assassination of President Abraham Lincoln, Ford’s Theatre has been one of the most visited sites in the nation’s capital. Ford’s Theatre has enthralled visitors because of its unique place in United States history, and its mission to celebrate the legacy of Abraham Lincoln and explore the American experience through theatre and education. For its accomplishments, the organization was honored in 2008 with the National Medal of Arts, the highest award given by the U.S. government to artists, arts institutions and arts patrons.
Ford’s Theatre Society works to present the Theatre’s nearly one million visitors each year with a high quality historical and cultural experience, enhancing the vibrancy of this historic site, an important tool for promoting the ideals of leadership, humanity and wisdom espoused by Abraham Lincoln.
