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FORD'S THEATRE NATIONAL HISTORIC SITE EVENTS APRIL 2012 April 14, 2012………………….. Wreath Laying Event In memory of President Abraham Lincoln Time: 8:45 A.M. in front of Ford's Theatre, 511 10th Street, NW, Washington, D.C.
April 15, 2012………….. 9:45 A.M. - presentation on the stage at Ford's Theatre, Volunteer Liz Hogan, in 1865 Period Dress; recounting the events of Abraham Lincoln's assassination on April 14, 1865
April 17, 2012………….. Rangers and Volunteers in Period Dress 9:45 A.M. and 2:45 P.M. "Shadows of the Past" Come and hear Rangers and Volunteers give eye-witness accounts of the assassination of President Lincoln. Program takes place on the stage of Ford's Theatre National Historic Site.
10:30 A.M. - 1:30 P.M.
"Eyewitnesse's to History" At the Petersen House, hear the eye-witness accounts of James Tanner, the stenographer who was taking notes as Secretary Stanton was interviewing witnesses to the assassination of Abraham Lincoln. Also, AC Richard, Chief Investigator for the assassination, will provide his eye-witness account.
April 18, 2012 . . . . . 1:00 P.M.
150th Civil War Round Table - Lunch Time Series in the board room at Ford's Theatre. Reservations required, contact Claudia Anderson or Eric Martin @ (202) 426 - 6924.
Join Park Rangers and Volunteers round table discussion on "The Causes and Effects of the Civil War" Moderator: Sue Hansen, Regional Chief of Interpretation
NATIONAL PARK WEEK APRIL 21 - 29, 2012
Come to Ford's Theatre National Historic Site and enjoy Park Rangers and Volunteers in Period Clothing presenting interpretive programs on the stage of Ford's Theatre and in the Ford's Theatre museum.
Saturday, April 21, 2012…….. 9:45 A.M. - stage Ford's Theatre, Ranger Eric Martin portrays Willie Jett telling a compelling story about his encounters with John Wilkes Booth
Sunday, April 22, 2012 ……….9:45 A.M. - stage Ford's Theatre, Volunteer Liz Hogan in period dress, tells the history of the Ford's Theatre
Tuesday, April 24, 2012……… 9:00 A.M. In the Museum Ranger Ricca Sarson portrays Elizabeth Van Lew and tells her story as a Union Spy
9:45 A.M. On the stage in the Theatre Ranger Jeff Leary portrays James Tanner, stenographer, who took notes, while Secretary Stanton investigated witnesses who saw the assassination.
2:45 P.M. On the stage in the Theatre Volunteer Mike Robinson portrays AC Richards, Chief Investigator who give accounts of the investigation of the assassination of President Abraham Lincoln
For information on the National Park Service and the Ford's Theatre NHS, please visit www.nps.gov/foth. For more information on Ford's Theatre and the Ford's Theatre Society, please visit www.fords.org. 
Abraham Lincoln's Overcoat
ABRAHAM LINCOLN’S OVERCOAT TO ENTER CONSERVATION STORAGE Washington, D.C.—The National Park Service and Ford’s Theatre Society announced that Abraham Lincoln’s wool overcoat, currently on display in the Ford’s Theatre lobby, will be replaced by its replica on July 29, 2011. The original coat is scheduled to undergo a lengthy period of conservation and stabilization. Since Ford's Theatre's reopening in 1968, more than 100 years after the April 14, 1865 assassination of President Abraham Lincoln, it has been one of the most visited sites in the nation’s capital. Operated through a partnership with the NPS and FTS, Ford’s Theatre has enthralled visitors because of its unique place in
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Did You Know?
Ford’s Theatre re-opened its doors as a live performance venue in 1968. In celebration and honor of President Lincoln’s love of theatre, our park partner, the Ford’s Theatre Society, produces several shows each year.