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“"Where Lincoln's Legacy Lives"”
April 14, 1865. President Lincoln is assassinated at Ford’s Theatre. Discover how a nation handled grief and loss, how everyday people experienced a national tragedy, and how we have remembered a fallen leader. Today, in partnership with Ford’s Theatre Society, live dramatic productions highlight Lincoln’s love of the theatre, and the power of stories to connect us to ourselves and our history.
This is one of the coolest places in Washington. Note that you need to get your ticket ahead of time in order to see it - which is new since the last time we came. The line was pretty... Read more
I enjoyed that the self guided tour I booked also included the Peterson House. I only wish that there was a docent in the theater that answered questions. The gift shops throughout had an... Read more
History buffs and those that love them, this place is a must do when visiting D.C. At times, I felt like I was transported back in time to that night. The tour guide/historian was an awesome... Read more
Ford's Theatre
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- Sun - Sat: 8:30 am - 4:00 pm
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- National park
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