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Tickets for Saturday, February 22, 2020
There are no performances on this day.
Our Offerings
At Ford’s, you can step into America’s past while finding meaningful connections to our world today.
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One Destiny
In Person: June 8-25, 2022; Streaming: Through June 15
History, Performances
In this one-act play, learn about Lincoln’s assassination from two men who were there.
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Investigation: Detective McDevitt
Thursday-Saturday
History, Guided Tour, Performances
Join Detective McDevitt as he revisits the sites and reexamines the clues from the investigation into the Lincoln assassination conspiracy.
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Abraham Lincoln Institute Symposium
A Virtual Live Series
History, Special Events, Free Events, Virtual
The Abraham Lincoln Institute and Ford's Theatre Society present a free symposium focused on the life, career and legacy of President Abraham Lincoln, in-person at Ford's Theatre.
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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 Virtual Event
History, Virtual
Ford’s Education takes you on a virtual tour of Ford’s Theatre and Civil War Washington.
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Inside the Petersen House
Free Virtual 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? Ford’s Education introduces you to the people who lived at the boarding…
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Reacting to Lincoln’s Assassination
Free Virtual Event
History, Virtual
How did people around the United States feel after the death of President Abraham Lincoln? What did they say? Ford’s Education examines primary sources to reveal how individuals reacted to a time of…
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Ford’s Theatre After the Assassination
Free Virtual 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.
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Webinar: Exploring Lincoln in Washington
Free Virtual Event
History, Virtual
Explore President Abraham Lincoln’s Washington, D.C. Join Ford’s Edu for a live virtual event.