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Generation Abe

For Ages 21 to 40

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Generation Abe is a community of theatre and history lovers ages 21-40. It is free to join!

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Generation Abe Event

July 29: Behind The Scenes: Gen ABE Night

On July 29, 2022 at 5:00 p.m, take an intimate, guided look at these locations and more on Ford's Theatre's "Behind the Scenes" tour. Step into the shoes of the attendees, actors, and stagehands who witnessed Lincoln's assassination. Explore John Wilkes Booth's escape and examine how his plan to kidnap the President evolved into the assassination plot. Stick around after the tour for a drink or two with other history and theatre lovers, ages 21-40, and Ford's GenABE staff.

Generation Abe Event

August 25: History on Foot: Gen ABE Night

On August 25, 2022 at 6:45 p.m, join Detective McDevitt to revisit the sites and reexamine the clues from the investigation into the Lincoln Assassination Conspiracy. Stick around after the tour for a drink or two with other history and theatre lovers, ages 21-40, and Ford's GenABE staff.

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Highly recommend attending an after-hours event here to avoid the crowds of tourists and have a more intimate experience. #GenAbe –

- Generation Abe Participant