
Student Oratory Festival
Our student oratory festival gives students the opportunity to perform Lincoln’s words on our historic stage. We have reached students in 17 states across the U.S.
An update from Director Paul R. Tetreault on the events at the Capitol on January 6, 2021.
484,274+ Historic Site Visitors
107,895+ Theatre Patrons
95,250+ Student Virtual Field Trips
5,707 Free Student Tickets
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Your support enables production of and free tickets for “One Destiny," a short play commissioned and produced by Ford’s Theatre that revisits the events of April 14, 1865.
Ford’s provides free tickets AND free bus transportation for students. Your support provides many students with their first experience of live theatre.
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More than 600 students participate in the Oratory Festival and perform on the Ford’s Theatre stage. Your support helps these students develop critical skills in communication, self-esteem and leadership.
Donors and members help us make a difference every day. View the list of our donors and see who has helped us make a lasting impact in our community.