Virtual Tour of the Museum
Go on a virtual tour of our museum through Google Arts and Culture. See exhibits and artifacts.
Museum
Learn about the Civil War, Lincoln's presidency and his assassination.
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Artifacts
See artifacts that played a part in the assassination conspiracy on display in our museum.
Deringer
John Wilkes Booth killed Lincoln with this small, single-shot pistol. Why would Booth use a weapon with only one bullet?
Lincoln’s Clothes
What did Lincoln wear to Ford’s Theatre the night John Wilkes Booth murdered him? See his clothes, including the special message sewn inside his overcoat.
Lincoln’s Life Masks
The presidency is known to age a person quickly. How did the stresses of the presidency and Civil War change Lincoln’s appearance?
Lincoln’s Pillow
A pillow from Willie Clark’s bed at the Petersen House is now a priceless relic. On it, you can see the blood of President Abraham Lincoln.
Material Evidence: John Wilkes Booth
When U.S. Army soldiers captured and killed John Wilkes Booth, they emptied his pockets. What was Booth carrying during his 12 days on the run?
Material Evidence: Dr. Mudd
Dr. Samuel Mudd claimed not to recognize the two men who appeared at his home the morning of April 15, 1865. See the pieces of evidence that disproved his story and sent him to prison.
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Plan your Visit
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