Public Programs
Join us for a virtual event exploring leadership, creativity and Lincoln’s legacy. Or take an intimate, guided tour and explore the Lincoln assassination story in more depth.
Through our Cabinet Conversation series, you can join a live virtual conversation about leadership, creativity and Lincoln’s legacy. Or participate in an online challenge and perform Lincoln’s words on your own.
Take a walking tour of downtown Washington D.C., following an actor playing Detective James McDevitt as he investigates the Lincoln Assassination Conspiracy. Or join one of our passionate guides for an intimate tour of one of our historic spaces.
Upcoming Events
From Quill to Curtain: Crafting Plays Inspired by History
January 11, 18 and February 1, 2025
Join us for a three-part community playwriting workshop series where writers of all levels are invited to explore the art of building a narrative centered on a historical figure or event.
Oratory Residency and Festival
February 4 – 5, 2025
This inspiring event celebrates Abraham Lincoln’s birthday and his remarkable ability to captivate audiences with his oratory skills. Witness talented students from local schools deliver powerful speeches from a selection of historical figures.
Written Then, Spoken Now: Freedom Was In Sight!
February 7, 2025
In celebration of her book Freedom Was in Sight: A Graphic History of Reconstruction in the Washington, D.C., Region, Ford’s Theatre is proud to present an elevated book talk with acclaimed Reconstruction scholar Dr. Kate Masur and dramaturg Faedra C. Carpenter on February 7, 2025.
Education and Power in Post-Emancipation America
Tuesday, February 11, 2025
Join Ford’s Theatre, Blake Lindsey and University of Maryland professor Leigh Soares to discover how Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs) founded during Reconstruction became cornerstones of education, empowerment and the movement for a more equitable society.
Ongoing Programs
One Destiny: On Demand
Ford’s Theatre presents One Destiny: On Demand – a play that explores the fateful night of Abraham Lincoln’s assassination told from the perspectives of Ford’s Theatre owner Harry Ford and actor Harry Hawk.
Cabinet Conversations
Join us live as we stream interviews with scholars, artists and other thought leaders as they think aloud about the future of the arts, civics and history.