Ford's Theatre National Historic Site

National Historic Site • District of Columbia

About

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.

Activities

Arts and Culture
Theater
Guided Tours
Junior Ranger Program

Location

38.89668819, -77.02577944

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