The Ford's Theatre National Historic Site, including the Museum, Theatre, Petersen House and Center for Education and Leadership, will be closed on the following dates: June 2, 2013 and June 5, 2013.

History on Foot: Detective James McDevitt

Investigation: Detective McDevitt
written by Richard Hellesen
directed by Mark Ramont
runs March through October

On the night of April 14, 1865, Detective James McDevitt was on duty at the Washington Metropolitan Police headquarters, a half-block from Ford’s Theatre. Just before 10:30, frantic witnesses rushed in with horrifying news: President Lincoln had been shot at the theatre. Join Detective McDevitt as he revisits the sites and reexamines the clues from the investigation into the Lincoln Assassination Conspiracy.

Investigation: Detective McDevitt lasts approximately 2 hours and makes at least eight stops throughout the story. The distance walked is approximately 1.6 miles from Ford’s Theatre to the White House. Wear comfortable shoes.

Purchase books related to the assassination conspiracy.

Tickets are currently available for dates through August 31, 2013. Fall dates will be announced in July.


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Please note: History on Foot tours do not include entrance into Ford’s Theatre. For information on touring Ford’s Theatre, click here. Filming is not permitted but photography is encouraged. All tours begin promptly. Patrons should check in for their tour in the lobby of the theatre about 5 to 10 minutes before the tour start time. Latecomers may not be accommodated. Tours will take place rain or shine. If you have a question regarding the status of the tour, please call the Box Office at (202) 347-4833.

Private History on Foot Tours
Private tours of History on Foot are available by request and based on availability. There is a flat fee of $600 for a private tour for a group of 2-40 people. Full payment is due at the time of tour confirmation. To facilitate scheduling of your tour, please be prepared to provide your first, second and third choice of dates and times, the number of people, and a very brief description of your group. We will make every effort to accommodate you. To arrange a private tour, call (202) 638-2367 or email the Group Sales Department.

Virtual History on Foot
Can’t come to Washington, D.C.? Let Detective McDevitt come to you! You and your group can now experience our Investigation: Detective McDevitt tour using IP-based video conferencing. This program is available for Grades 5 and up and lasts 60 minutes. $125 per session. Visit our distance-learning page for more information.

Dates

  • Thursday, March 21, 2013 - 6:45pm
  • Saturday, March 23, 2013 - 10:15am
  • Wednesday, March 27, 2013 - 6:45pm
  • Thursday, March 28, 2013 - 6:45pm
  • Saturday, March 30, 2013 - 10:15am
  • Wednesday, April 3, 2013 - 6:45pm
  • Thursday, April 4, 2013 - 6:45pm
  • Saturday, April 6, 2013 - 10:15am
  • Wednesday, April 10, 2013 - 6:45pm
  • Thursday, April 11, 2013 - 6:45pm
  • Saturday, April 13, 2013 - 10:15am
  • Saturday, April 13, 2013 - 6:45pm
  • Sunday, April 14, 2013 - 6:45pm
  • Wednesday, April 17, 2013 - 6:45pm
  • Thursday, April 18, 2013 - 6:45pm
  • Saturday, April 20, 2013 - 10:15am
  • Wednesday, April 24, 2013 - 6:45pm
  • Thursday, April 25, 2013 - 6:45pm
  • Saturday, April 27, 2013 - 10:15am
  • Wednesday, May 1, 2013 - 6:45pm
  • Thursday, May 2, 2013 - 6:45pm
  • Saturday, May 4, 2013 - 10:15am
  • Wednesday, May 8, 2013 - 6:45pm
  • Thursday, May 9, 2013 - 6:45pm
  • Saturday, May 11, 2013 - 10:15am
  • Wednesday, May 15, 2013 - 6:45pm
  • Thursday, May 16, 2013 - 6:45pm
  • Saturday, May 18, 2013 - 10:15am
  • Wednesday, May 22, 2013 - 6:45pm
  • Thursday, May 23, 2013 - 6:45pm
  • Saturday, May 25, 2013 - 10:15am
  • Wednesday, May 29, 2013 - 6:45pm
  • Friday, June 7, 2013 - 6:45pm
  • Saturday, June 8, 2013 - 6:45pm
  • Wednesday, June 12, 2013 - 6:45pm
  • Friday, June 14, 2013 - 6:45pm
  • Saturday, June 15, 2013 - 6:45pm
  • Wednesday, June 19, 2013 - 6:45pm
  • Friday, June 21, 2013 - 6:45pm
  • Saturday, June 22, 2013 - 6:45pm
  • Wednesday, June 26, 2013 - 6:45pm
  • Friday, June 28, 2013 - 6:45pm
  • Saturday, June 29, 2013 - 6:45pm
  • Wednesday, July 3, 2013 - 6:45pm
  • Friday, July 5, 2013 - 6:45pm
  • Saturday, July 6, 2013 - 10:15am
  • Saturday, July 6, 2013 - 6:45pm
  • Sunday, July 7, 2013 - 6:45pm
  • Wednesday, July 10, 2013 - 6:45pm
  • Friday, July 12, 2013 - 6:45pm
  • Saturday, July 13, 2013 - 6:45pm
  • Friday, August 2, 2013 - 6:45pm
  • Saturday, August 3, 2013 - 6:45pm
  • Wednesday, August 7, 2013 - 6:45pm
  • Friday, August 9, 2013 - 6:45pm
  • Saturday, August 10, 2013 - 6:45pm
  • Wednesday, August 14, 2013 - 6:45pm
  • Friday, August 16, 2013 - 6:45pm
  • Saturday, August 17, 2013 - 6:45pm
  • Wednesday, August 21, 2013 - 6:45pm
  • Friday, August 23, 2013 - 6:45pm
  • Saturday, August 24, 2013 - 6:45pm
  • Wednesday, August 28, 2013 - 6:45pm
  • Friday, August 30, 2013 - 6:45pm
  • Saturday, August 31, 2013 - 6:45pm