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Going Virtual: Students Nationwide Participate in Lincoln Online Oratory Project

Teaching and Learning
Cynthia Gertsen and Jennie Eng Apr 17 4 mins. Read

Learn more about how Ford’s brought a local program to a national audience with the Lincoln Online Oratory Project.

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TimeLooper: Using Virtual Reality to Explore the History of the Petersen House

History Behind-the-Scenes
Aislinn Rubinic May 8 3 min. Read

Learn how Ford's is integrating Virtual Reality into our visitor's experience and how you can try it from home or on site!

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4 Ford’s Theatre Programs that Aren’t Just for Kids… or for Washingtonians!

Behind-the-Scenes History
Anali Alegria Apr 26 3 mins Read

Don’t live in D.C.? Not a student? Never fear, Ford’s Theatre programming is accessible to those near and far! Learn about four of our virtual programs that bring history to life via an internet connection. 

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Three Ways To Virtually Visit Ford’s Theatre on Google Arts and Culture

Teaching and Learning History Innovation
Allison Van Gilst Mar 22 5 Min. Read

Google Arts and Culture gets us excited about the digital future of Ford’s Theatre. You may wonder, “Why? What is Google Arts and Culture and how can it help me—as a teacher, student, Lincoln scholar, or just casual visitor to the site?"

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Social Media in the Classroom: How a Virtual Field Trip Connected Thousands to Ford’s Theatre

Teaching and Learning
Colin Sinko and Thembi Duncan Jun 18 4 mins. Read

In this post, elementary school teacher Colin Sinko and Ford’s Lead Teaching Artist Thembi Duncan, one of the hosts of a Ford's Virtual Field Trip, discuss Sinko's experience working with the Ford’s Education Team.

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Ford’s Theatre Society Receives the CILC Pinnacle Award

History Innovation Theatre
Lauren Beyea Sep 22 3 mins. Read

Honorable Mention for the highest award in educational interactive videoconferencing has been presented to Ford’s Theatre Society for its Investigation: Detective McDevitt distance-learning program!

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Teachers: Get to Know Ford’s With a Pre-Visit Webinar!

Teaching and Learning
Jake Flack Feb 24 4 mins. Read

Thousands of students visit Ford’s and engage in learning about Lincoln’s legacy through our interactive museum exhibits and interpretive talks and programs in the theatre each year. But how can we deepen the student experience? 

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