Photo of Michael Bunce by Mark Ramont, Photo of Teacher Fellows by Sarah Jencks

The Ford’s Theatre Society education initiatives explore the leadership and legacy of Abraham Lincoln and the world of Civil War Washington through performance and engagement with primary sources.

School Programs
Students can engage in a wide range of learning opportunities through on- and off-site and web-based resources.

Teacher Programs
Ford’s Theatre‘s education professionals work with teachers to develop a set of meaningful and useful learning tools focused on teaching history and leadership to middle and high school students.

Family Programs
Designed to provide special opportunities for visitors, young and old and in-between, to delve into Civil War history and the presidency of Abraham Lincoln. Whether through a play, a walk, an interactive booklet, or a talk by a historian or a young orator, we hope you’ll join us for Family Programs at Ford’s!

Learning Online
A series of scholar interviews and lessons developed to help students gain a deeper understanding of the people and events that shaped American History.