Statement from Our Director

An update from Director Paul R. Tetreault on the events at the Capitol on January 6, 2021.

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Live Virtual Event

Cabinet Conversations

Thursdays at 4 p.m.
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Virtual Play Readings

A Monthly Series
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Virtual Event

Guided Virtual Tour

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Free Live Event

Inside the Petersen House

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Free Live Event

Reacting to Lincoln's Assassination

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Free Live Event

FORD’S THEATRE AFTER THE ASSASSINATION

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Events & Programs For
Thursday, January 21, 2021

Historic Site Closed

Ford’s Theatre Society and the National Park Service have closed the historic site until further notice.

Guided Virtual Tour
Duration 30 minutes
Ford’s Edu takes you on a virtual tour of Ford’s Theatre and Civil War Washington. This session is 30 minutes plus time for Q&A. Register.
Ford's Theater
511 10th St, NW Washington DC 20004

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Our Offerings

At Ford’s, you can step into America’s past while finding meaningful connections to our world today.

  • Cabinet Conversations

    Live Streaming Events

    History, Virtual

    Join us live as we stream interviews with scholars, artists and other thought leaders as they think aloud about the future of the arts, civics and history.

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  • Virtual Play Readings

    Live Streamed Performances

    Performances, Virtual

    Join us for a virtual play reading series.

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  • Guided Virtual Tour

    Free Live Event

    History, Virtual

    Ford’s Edu takes you on a virtual tour of Ford’s Theatre and Civil War Washington. For grades 3 and up.

  • Inside the Petersen House

    Free Live Event

    History, Virtual

    The Petersen House is known as the place where President Lincoln died. But have you ever wondered about the people who lived there? Join Ford’s Edu for a live virtual event. For grades 3 and up.

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  • Reacting to Lincoln’s Assassination

    Free Live Event

    History, Virtual

    How did people around the United States feel after the death of President Abraham Lincoln? Join Ford’s Edu for a live virtual event. For grades 5 and up.

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  • Ford’s Theatre After the Assassination

    Free Live Event

    History, Virtual

    Ford’s Education explores what happened to the building after the assassination and how it came to be a working theatre once more. Join Ford’s Edu for a live virtual event. For grades 5 and up.

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  • Exploring Lincoln in Washington

    Free Live Event

    History, Virtual

    Explore President Abraham Lincoln’s Washington, D.C. Join Ford’s Edu for a live virtual event. For grades 3 and up.

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