A working theatre, historical monument, world-class museum and learning center, Ford's Theatre is the premier destination in Washington, D.C., to explore and celebrate the life and legacy of Abraham Lincoln. The site of Abraham Lincoln's assassination, Ford's Theatre offers visitors the opportunity to immerse themselves in America's past while revealing meaningful connections to today. As a working theatre, Ford's produces plays and musicals exploring the American experience and the Lincoln legacy. Upcoming productions include “The Laramie Project” (based on Matthew Shepard), “A Christmas Carol,” and the musicals “Violet” and “The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee." The theatre, museum and education center are also open for daytime visits that educate patrons about Civil War Washington and Lincoln's life, assassination and legacy. Highlights of a Ford's Theatre visit include: artifacts related to the Lincoln assassination conspiracy, including John Wilkes Booth's deringer pistol; presentations by actors and National Park Service rangers about Ford's Theatre; exhibits exploring Lincoln's presidency and the Civil War; and a 34-foot tower of Lincoln books.

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511 10th St. NW, Washington, DC 20004

202-347-4833 / 202-638-1001 fax