A visit to Ford’s Theatre may include:
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 Ford’s Theatre Museum
Trace Lincoln’s presidency from his first days in Washington to the last days of the Civil War. See artifacts related to the assassination.
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 One Destiny in the Historic Theatre
Sitting inside the historic Ford's Theatre, learn about Lincoln’s assassination from two men who were there. This 35-minute presentation explores the key facts of the assassination while capturing the emotions of that fateful night. Featuring costumed actors.
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 National Park Service Ranger Talks in the Historic Theatre
Sit inside the historic Ford's Theatre and listen to a National Park Service ranger talk about the assassination.
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Petersen House
Across the street from the theatre, enter the Petersen House, the house where Lincoln died. Learn more about that fateful night and the people who surrounded the President in his final hours. |
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 Center for Education and Leadership
Opening February 2012. Next door to the Petersen House, see exhibits exploring the aftermath of the assassination, the hunt for John Wilkes Booth and the lasting impact of Lincoln’s legacy.
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 Acoustiguide
Enjoy an audio tour featuring character voices, sound effects and historic photos related to the history of Ford’s Theatre.
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Special Programing: From time to time, we offer special daytime programming such as author talks, storytelling and student oratory programs.
Papa Day
Learn about life in the Lincoln White House from Lincoln family friend Elizabeth Keckly.
Tales of the Lincoln
Explore the myth and legend of Abraham Lincoln with storyteller Jon Spelman.
Author Anthony Pitch
Listen to author Anthony Pitch discuss his book about the assassination of Abraham Lincoln, They Have Killed Papa Dead!
Target Oratory Festival
Washington-area school students deliver a selection of Lincoln’s greatest speeches from the stage of Ford’s Theatre.
Photo of interior and exterior of Ford's Theatre by Maxwell MacKenzie. Center for Education and Leadership rendering courtesy of Split Rock Studio.
