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Ford's Theatre is a historic site where Abraham Lincoln was assassinated in 1865 and where you can learn about his presidency, Civil War, and legacy. Explore the campus, the museum, the theatre, and the aftermath of the event through exhibits, shows, and programs.
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Calendar - Ford's Theatre – Where Abraham Lincoln’s legacy...
- Lincoln's Assassination
Lincoln’s Assassination. On the morning of April 14, 1865...
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Watch and Listen - Ford's Theatre – Where Abraham Lincoln’s...
- History on Foot Walking Tour
On the night of April 14, 1865, Detective James McDevitt was...
- Shout Sister Shout
Based on Gayle F. Wald’s book Shout, Sister, Shout!, this...
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Volunteer with Ford’s. Ford’s Theatre depends on volunteers...
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Group Performance Tickets - Ford's Theatre – Where Abraham...
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Ford's Theatre is a historic site where President Abraham Lincoln was shot by John Wilkes Booth in 1865. Learn about the events of that night, the legacy of Lincoln's legacy, and the American experience through theatre and education at the museum, the theatre, and the Peterson House.
Ford's Theatre is a theater located in Washington, D.C., which opened in 1863.The theater is best known for being the site of the assassination of Abraham Lincoln.On the night of April 14, 1865, John Wilkes Booth entered the theater box where Lincoln was watching a performance of Tom Taylor's play Our American Cousin, slipped the single-shot, 5.87-inch derringer from his pocket and fired at ...
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Visit the site of President Lincoln's assassination and explore his love of the theatre and the power of stories. Learn about the people, places, and events of this historic site and its museum collection.
Visit Ford’s Theatre and step back in time. While at our historic site, you will learn about the events of April 14, 1865, and the lasting impact of Lincoln’s assassination on our nation. We are a popular Washington, D.C., tourist destination and welcome more than 650,000 visitors a year. We have timed-entry every half hour.
Learn how to visit the theatre where Lincoln was assassinated and the house where he died, and explore the museum and the events related to the assassination. Find directions, hours, tickets, and things to do at this historic site.
Learn how Ford's Theatre, a former church and theatre in Washington, DC, became a site of history and memory for the assassination of President Abraham Lincoln in 1865. Explore the timeline of its transformation from a First Baptist Church to a national monument, and the challenges and controversies that shaped its preservation and legacy.
