Iconic Ford’s Theatre for Student Groups

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Ford’s Theatre is a premier destination for students so captivating, that your class will be discussing their trip long after returning

Ford’s Theatre has been an unforgettable piece of America’s history since April 14, 1865, when actor John Wilkes Booth fatally shot President Abraham Lincoln as he watched a performance of Our American Cousin from the theater’s presidential box.

Fast forward 158 years and the theater is still a thriving, working theater, historical monument, world-class museum and education center. Featuring historical programming year-round, Ford’s Theatre is the premier destination to explore Lincoln’s legacy.

Visit Ford’s Theatre and step back in time. Open daily, the self-guided tour of the historic site explores the events surrounding that fateful night and the lasting impact of Lincoln’s assassination.

Experience history like never before on the interactive walking tour Investigation: Detective McDevitt. This engaging, 1.5-mile History on Foot walking tour of downtown D.C. revisits sites and reexamines clues from the Lincoln Assassination Conspiracy, allowing you to be a part of the investigation.

Through four areas, glimpse assassination artifacts, step inside the famed theatre, visit the house where Lincoln subsequently died and experience exhibits of the aftermath.

Groups of 20-55 can reserve their spot through the online calendar with an option for a pre-recorded audio tour with additional content and historical background for your group.

Request More Information From Ford’s Theatre 

Ford’s Theatre Society
Group Sales Office
(800) 899-2367
groups@fords.org
www.fords.org/teaching-and-learning/education-programs

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