Ford’s Theatre Society and National Park Service Announce April 13, 2022, Reopening of Petersen House and Aftermath Exhibits
Historic Site Visits Now Available Wednesdays-Mondays through May 22; Live and Virtual Events Commemorating the 157th Anniversary of the Lincoln Assassination April 14 and 15, and throughout the Month of April
Washington, D.C. – Ford’s Theatre Society and the National Park Service announce the Petersen House (the house where Abraham Lincoln died) and the Aftermath Exhibits at the Center for Education and Leadership will reopen to the public for visitation on Wednesday, April 13, 2022. Tickets for entries to the full Ford’s Theatre campus through May 22 are now available for advance reservation at www.fords.org. A limited number on in-person tickets are available on a first-come basis from the Ford’s Theatre box office. Visits to Ford’s Theatre, Ford’s Theatre Museum, Petersen House and Aftermath Exhibits are self-guided. Entries are available Wednesdays through Mondays 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. The campus is closed on Tuesdays. Visit www.fords.org for details on entry schedules and availability. The following procedures and policies are in place for daytime visitation to mitigate risk of COVID-19: • Face coverings are required on site. • Advance tickets are recommended. • Minimal contact check-in is in place. • We have implemented increased cleaning. • A full list of policies is available at www.fords.org/visit/covid-health-and-safety.