Ford’s Theatre After the Assassination

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After President Lincoln was assassinated at Ford’s Theatre on April 14, 1865, an angry public threatened to burn the building to the ground. But Ford’s Theatre still stands over 150 years later.

Ford’s Education explores what happened to the building after the assassination, who occupied it, and how it came to be a working theatre once more. Recommended for history lovers of all ages and students grades 5 and up. 40 minutes.

Recommended for grades 5 and up.

Dates & Tickets for May 2021

Dates & Tickets For Ford’s Theatre After the Assassination

'Thursday', May 20 Thu, May 20

1:00 pm

Duration 40 minutes

A live virtual event. Ford’s Education explores what happened to Ford’s Theatre between 1865 and today. For grades 5 and up. Register.

Ford's Theater
511 10th St, NW Washington DC 20004

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Ford’s Theatre After the Assassination

More info Ford’s Theatre After the Assassination

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After President Lincoln was assassinated at Ford’s Theatre on April 14, 1865, an angry public threatened to burn the building to the ground. But Ford’s Theatre still stands over 150 years later.

Dates & Tickets for May 2021

Dates & Tickets For Ford’s Theatre After the Assassination

'Thursday', May 20 Thu, May 20

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