Ford's Theatre


April 14, 1865. President Lincoln is assassinated at Ford’s Theatre. Discover how a nation handled grief and loss, how everyday people experienced a national tragedy, and how we have remembered a fallen leader. Today, in partnership with Ford’s Theatre Society, live dramatic productions highlight Lincoln’s love of the theatre, and the power of stories to connect us to ourselves and our history.

Ford's Theatre National Historic Site is located on 10th Street between E and F streets. The site is within walking distance of the Metro stops at Metro Center and Gallery Place. Parking garages and metered street parking are located nearby.

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Ford's Theatre Front

Picture of the front of Ford's Theatre

Where a nations destiny was met.

Ford's Theatre Box

Presidential Box at Ford's Theatre

Where President Lincoln was shot

Peterson House

Front of Peterson House

Place where Lincoln died.

State Box at Ford's Theatre

Luxuriously furnished theatre box with red carpet wallpaper, rocking chair & upholstered furniture.

Recreated State Box where Lincoln was assassinated by John Wilkes Booth

Ford's Theatre Interior

Three levels of auditorium style seating with red carpeting and upholstered seats

Ford's Theatre Interior