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Ford's Theatre National Historic SiteFord's Theatre circ 1870
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Introduction

Ford's Theatre is currently undergoing a major renovation.  The Theatre will not be open for public access for several months.  Please check back here to see when it will reopen.

 

 

 
John Wilkes Booth Derringer

Link to current in depth pages

Click here to go to the current in depth pages. These are being renovated to match the new look of the websites.
 
Abraham Lincoln Bicentennial Commision

Abraham Lincoln Bicentennial Commission

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National Mall & Memorial Parks
900 Ohio Drive SW
Washington, DC 20024

Phone

Visitor Information
(202) 426-6841

Climate

Washington has a temperate climate typical of the Mid-Atlantic U.S., with four distinct seasons. Summer tends to be very hot and humid Spring and fall are mild. Winter can bring cold temperatures, frozen precipitation and, on occasions, major snowstorms.
Peterson House  

Did You Know?
The dying President was carried out of Ford’s Theatre and across 10th St. into the home of William and Anna Petersen. There the lives of the Petersen family members were forever changed by extraordinary events. Government officials arrived, Mrs. Lincoln grieved, and Mr. Lincoln died.

Last Updated: October 11, 2007 at 11:43 EST