Abraham Lincoln's legacy lives...
Explore Ford's Theatre NHS, discover Abraham Lincoln's life in Washington DC, the struggle for a united country, and the motivation behind Lincoln's Assassination. The National Park Service presents a variety of programs year round. Review our Schedule of Events for a list of the programs and other important dates that may affect your visit.
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How To Tour Ford's Theatre NHS
Ford's Theatre has implemented a timed ticket entrance system to reduce your entrance wait time. Check out how easy it is to tour!
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House Where Lincoln Died
The Petersen House is your gateway to Lincoln's Legacy. Explore the House and the new Center for Education and Leadership.
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Keeping In Touch
We want to stay in touch and keep you informed so Ford's Theatre has joined the social media explosion.
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Did You Know?
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The Lincoln Museum is filled with artifacts relating to the assassination. It only holds, however, approximately 10% of the total museum collection. The curator uses one case to show visitors objects that are typically housed in museum storage. This temporary exhibit changes on a regular basis.