Fords Theatre

Where Abraham Lincoln’s legacy lives.

The site of Lincoln’s assassination, Ford’s Theatre offers museum exhibits, live theatre and immersive learning.

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A Christmas Carol

On Sale Now
November 24-December 27, 2021
About The Show

Join the Ghosts of Christmas Past, Present and Future as they lead the miserly Ebenezer Scrooge on a journey of transformation and redemption.

Next Showing
Today: Saturday, November 27th - 2:00 pm
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Historic Site Visits

Museum and Theatre
Open Wednesday-Sunday; Advance Tickets Required
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Health and Safety

Updates
Learn about our protocols to keep each other safe at the theatre
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Double Your Impact

Give by Dec. 31
Gifts made by December 31 will be matched, dollar for dollar, going twice as far to help move our mission and work forward!
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The Mountaintop

On Sale Now
January 21-February 13, 2022
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Historic Site Visit

Learn about Abraham Lincoln’s assassination and its lasting impact on our nation.

Museum

Explore exhibits on Lincoln’s presidency, Civil War milestones and the assassination conspiracy led by John Wilkes Booth. See artifacts related to the assassination.

Petersen House: Closed

View a virtual exhibit exploring the history of the Petersen House. Or download a virtual reality experience with first-person accounts from those who witnessed Lincoln’s final hours.

Uncover the History

Lincoln's Assassination

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  • President Abraham Lincoln was assassinated at Ford’s Theatre on April 14, 1865. Learn how and why it happened, and see the event’s lasting impact on our nation.

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  • As Lincoln lay dying in a back bedroom of a small Washington boarding house, the home became the hub of the U.S. government. What happened in the Petersen House the night of April 14, 1865?

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  • After John Wilkes Booth shot Lincoln, Secretary of War Edwin M. Stanton and other investigators interviewed eyewitnesses. Find out what they learned and how deep the conspiracy went.

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Behind the Scenes

Take a glimpse behind the curtain of Ford’s Theatre

Lessons in Leadership and Resilience from Lincoln

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Lincoln’s Clothes

Artifact

What did Lincoln wear to Ford’s Theatre the night John Wilkes Booth murdered him? See his clothes, including the special message sewn inside his overcoat…

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Expanded Programs

Distance Learning

Travel back in time to investigate the Lincoln assassination – via video-conference. Connect with our expert educators and scholars or a National Park Service Ranger to ask questions about Lincoln’s life and legacy. Live, interactive programs available by request.