Tickets for December 2010 go on sale to the public on July 26, 2010.

December 2010 Daytime Programming Descriptions

Ranger Program
Ford's Theatre Society partners with the National Park Service to produce programming for Ford's Theatre National Historic Site. As part of daytime programming, National Park Service Rangers offer interpretive programs that educate audiences about Civil War Washington and the events of April 14, 1865.

Museum
The museum paints a picture of Washington, D.C., and the United States during the 1860s. It also features a remarkable collection of historic artifacts.

Petersen House
After the shooting, President Lincoln was carried to the Petersen House and tended to in a back bedroom until his death hours later. Beginning in late 2010, the National Park Service (NPS) will begin a major rehabilitative project on the Petersen House (the House where President Lincoln Died), resulting in a temporary closure of the house. During this closure, patrons will not be able to visit the house.

Theatre Walk-Through Only
Usually offered during the last entry of the day, a walk-through only is a time when visitors can view the theatre without being offered a program. Final entry for a Walk-Through (when available) is 4:30 p.m.

Acoustiguides
This audio tour features additional stories, character voices, sound effects and historic photos, providing patrons with an in-depth look at Lincoln’s presidency and assassination. Ford’s Theatre provides both adult and kid (age 8 and up) versions. Acoustiguides can be reserved in advance by calling Ticketmaster at (202) 397-SEAT or online when you reserve your timed entry tickets. They can also be reserved in person at the Ford’s Theatre Box Office when you arrive for your visit. Acoustiguides are $5 for individuals, plus applicable Ticketmaster fees.

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December 2010 Schedule
*Entry times marked with an asterisk are available for advance reservations only in person at the Ford’s Theatre Box Office.

Wednesday, December 1
9:00 a.m.    Museum and Ranger Program
9:30 a.m.    Ranger Program Only; No Museum Entry
Museum and Theatre Closed for Matinee
3:00 p.m.    Museum and Theatre Walk-Through; No Program
3:30 p.m.    Museum and Theatre Walk-Through; No Program
4:00 p.m.    Museum and Theatre Walk-Through; No Program
4:30 p.m.    Theatre Walk-Through Only, No Museum Entry*

Thursday, December 2
9:00 a.m.    Museum and Ranger Program
9:30 a.m.    Ranger Program Only; No Museum Entry
Museum and Theatre Closed for Matinee
3:00 p.m.    Museum Only, Theatre Closed*
3:30 p.m.    Museum Only, Theatre Closed*
4:00 p.m.    Museum Only, Theatre Closed*
4:30 p.m.    Museum Only, Theatre Closed*

Friday, December 3
9:00 a.m.    Museum and Ranger Program
9:30 a.m.    Ranger Program Only; No Museum Entry 
10:00 a.m.  Museum and Ranger Program
10:30 a.m.  Ranger Program Only; No Museum Entry
11:00 a.m.  Museum and Theatre Walk-Through; No Program
11:30 a.m.  Museum Only, Theatre Closed*
noon           Museum Only, Theatre Closed*
12:30 p.m.  Museum Only, Theatre Closed*
1:00 p.m.    Museum Only, Theatre Closed*
1:30 p.m.    Museum Only, Theatre Closed*
2:00 p.m.    Museum Only, Theatre Closed*
2:30 p.m.    Museum Only, Theatre Closed*
3:00 p.m.    Museum Only, Theatre Closed*
3:30 p.m.    Museum Only, Theatre Closed*
4:00 p.m.    Museum Only, Theatre Closed*
4:30 p.m.    Museum Only, Theatre Closed*

Saturday, December 4
9:00 a.m.    Museum and Ranger Program
9:30 a.m.    Ranger Program Only; No Museum Entry
Museum and Theatre Closed for Matinee
4:00 p.m.    Museum and Theatre Walk-Through; No Program
4:30 p.m.    Theatre Walk-Through Only, No Museum Entry*

Sunday, December 5
9:00 a.m.    Museum and Ranger Program
9:30 a.m.    Ranger Program Only; No Museum Entry 
10:00 a.m.  Museum and Ranger Program
10:30 a.m.  Ranger Program Only; No Museum Entry 
11:00 a.m.  Museum and Ranger Program
11:30 a.m.  Ranger Program Only; No Museum Entry
Museum and Theatre Closed for Matinee

Monday, December 6
9:00 a.m.    Museum and Ranger Program
9:30 a.m.    Ranger Program Only; No Museum Entry 
10:00 a.m.  Museum and Ranger Program
10:30 a.m.  Ranger Program Only; No Museum Entry 
11:00 a.m.  Museum and Ranger Program
11:30 a.m.  Ranger Program Only; No Museum Entry
noon           Museum and Theatre Walk-Through; No Program
12:30 p.m.  Museum and Theatre Walk-Through; No Program
1:00 p.m.    Museum and Theatre Walk-Through; No Program
1:30 p.m.    Museum and Theatre Walk-Through; No Program
2:00 p.m.    Museum and Ranger Program
2:30 p.m.    Ranger Program Only; No Museum Entry
3:00 p.m.    Museum and Ranger Program
3:30 p.m.    Ranger Program Only; No Museum Entry
4:00 p.m.    Museum and Theatre Walk-Through; No Program
4:30 p.m.    Theatre Walk-Through Only, No Museum Entry*

Tuesday, December 7
9:00 a.m.    Museum and Ranger Program
9:30 a.m.    Ranger Program Only; No Museum Entry 
10:00 a.m.  Museum and Ranger Program
10:30 a.m.  Ranger Program Only; No Museum Entry 
11:00 a.m.  Museum and Ranger Program
11:30 a.m.  Ranger Program Only; No Museum Entry
noon           Museum and Theatre Walk-Through; No Program
12:30 p.m.  Museum and Theatre Walk-Through; No Program
1:00 p.m.    Museum and Theatre Walk-Through; No Program
1:30 p.m.    Museum and Theatre Walk-Through; No Program
2:00 p.m.    Museum and Ranger Program
2:30 p.m.    Ranger Program Only; No Museum Entry
3:00 p.m.    Museum and Ranger Program
3:30 p.m.    Ranger Program Only; No Museum Entry
4:00 p.m.    Museum and Theatre Walk-Through; No Program
4:30 p.m.    Theatre Walk-Through Only, No Museum Entry*

Wednesday, December 8
9:00 a.m.    Museum and Ranger Program
9:30 a.m.    Ranger Program Only; No Museum Entry
Museum and Theatre Closed for Matinee
3:00 p.m.    Museum Only, Theatre Closed*
3:30 p.m.    Museum Only, Theatre Closed*
4:00 p.m.    Museum Only, Theatre Closed*
4:30 p.m.    Museum Only, Theatre Closed*

Thursday, December 9
9:00 a.m.    Museum and Ranger Program
9:30 a.m.    Ranger Program Only; No Museum Entry
Museum and Theatre Closed for Matinee
3:00 p.m.    Museum and Theatre Walk-Through; No Program
3:30 p.m.    Museum and Theatre Walk-Through; No Program
4:00 p.m.    Museum and Theatre Walk-Through; No Program
4:30 p.m.    Theatre Walk-Through Only, No Museum Entry*

Friday, December 10
9:00 a.m.    Museum and Ranger Program
9:30 a.m.    Ranger Program Only; No Museum Entry 
10:00 a.m.  Museum and Ranger Program
10:30 a.m.  Ranger Program Only; No Museum Entry 
11:00 a.m.  Museum and Ranger Program
11:30 a.m.  Ranger Program Only; No Museum Entry
noon           Museum and Theatre Walk-Through; No Program
12:30 p.m.  Museum and Theatre Walk-Through; No Program
1:00 p.m.    Museum and Theatre Walk-Through; No Program
1:30 p.m.    Museum and Theatre Walk-Through; No Program
2:00 p.m.    Museum and Ranger Program
2:30 p.m.    Ranger Program Only; No Museum Entry
3:00 p.m.    Museum and Ranger Program
3:30 p.m.    Ranger Program Only; No Museum Entry
4:00 p.m.    Museum and Theatre Walk-Through; No Program
4:30 p.m.    Theatre Walk-Through Only, No Museum Entry*

Saturday, December 11
9:00 a.m.    Museum and Ranger Program
9:30 a.m.    Ranger Program Only; No Museum Entry 
10:00 a.m.  Museum and Ranger Program
10:30 a.m.  Ranger Program Only; No Museum Entry 
11:00 a.m.  Museum and Ranger Program
11:30 a.m.  Ranger Program Only; No Museum Entry
Museum and Theatre Closed for Matinee

Sunday, December 12
9:00 a.m.    Museum and Ranger Program
9:30 a.m.    Ranger Program Only; No Museum Entry 
10:00 a.m.  Museum and Ranger Program
10:30 a.m.  Ranger Program Only; No Museum Entry 
11:00 a.m.  Museum and Ranger Program
11:30 a.m.  Ranger Program Only; No Museum Entry
Museum and Theatre Closed for Matinee

Monday, December 13
9:00 a.m.    Museum and Ranger Program
9:30 a.m.    Ranger Program Only; No Museum Entry 
10:00 a.m.  Museum and Ranger Program
10:30 a.m.  Ranger Program Only; No Museum Entry 
11:00 a.m.  Museum and Ranger Program
11:30 a.m.  Ranger Program Only; No Museum Entry
noon Museum and Theatre Walk-Through; No Program
12:30 p.m.  Museum and Theatre Walk-Through; No Program
1:00 p.m.    Museum and Theatre Walk-Through; No Program
1:30 p.m.    Museum and Theatre Walk-Through; No Program
2:00 p.m.    Museum and Ranger Program
2:30 p.m.    Ranger Program Only; No Museum Entry
3:00 p.m.    Museum and Ranger Program
3:30 p.m.    Ranger Program Only; No Museum Entry
4:00 p.m.    Museum and Theatre Walk-Through; No Program
4:30 p.m.    Theatre Walk-Through Only, No Museum Entry*

Tuesday, December 14
9:00 a.m.    Museum and Ranger Program
9:30 a.m.    Ranger Program Only; No Museum Entry 
10:00 a.m.  Museum and Ranger Program
10:30 a.m.  Ranger Program Only; No Museum Entry 
11:00 a.m.  Museum and Ranger Program
11:30 a.m.  Ranger Program Only; No Museum Entry
noon Museum and Theatre Walk-Through; No Program
12:30 p.m.  Museum and Theatre Walk-Through; No Program
1:00 p.m.    Museum and Theatre Walk-Through; No Program
1:30 p.m.    Museum and Theatre Walk-Through; No Program
2:00 p.m.    Museum and Ranger Program
2:30 p.m.    Ranger Program Only; No Museum Entry
3:00 p.m.    Museum and Ranger Program
3:30 p.m.    Ranger Program Only; No Museum Entry
4:00 p.m.    Museum and Theatre Walk-Through; No Program
4:30 p.m.    Theatre Walk-Through Only, No Museum Entry*

Wednesday, December 15
9:00 a.m.    Museum and Ranger Program
9:30 a.m.    Ranger Program Only; No Museum Entry 
Museum and Theatre Closed for Matinee
3:00 p.m.    Museum and Ranger Program
3:30 p.m.    Ranger Program Only; No Museum Entry
4:00 p.m.    Museum and Theatre Walk-Through; No Program
4:30 p.m.    Theatre Walk-Through Only, No Museum Entry*

Thursday, December 16
9:00 a.m.    Museum and Ranger Program
9:30 a.m.    Ranger Program Only; No Museum Entry
Museum and Theatre Closed for Matinee
3:00 p.m.    Museum and Theatre Walk-Through; No Program
3:30 p.m.    Museum and Theatre Walk-Through; No Program
4:00 p.m.    Museum and Theatre Walk-Through; No Program
4:30 p.m.    Theatre Walk-Through Only, No Museum Entry*

Friday, December 17
9:00 a.m.    Museum and Ranger Program
9:30 a.m.    Ranger Program Only; No Museum Entry 
10:00 a.m.  Museum and Ranger Program
10:30 a.m.  Ranger Program Only; No Museum Entry 
11:00 a.m.  Museum and Ranger Program
11:30 a.m.  Ranger Program Only; No Museum Entry
noon           Museum and Theatre Walk-Through; No Program
12:30 p.m.  Museum and Theatre Walk-Through; No Program
1:00 p.m.    Museum and Theatre Walk-Through; No Program
1:30 p.m.    Museum and Theatre Walk-Through; No Program
2:00 p.m.    Museum and Ranger Program
2:30 p.m.    Ranger Program Only; No Museum Entry
3:00 p.m.    Museum and Ranger Program
3:30 p.m.    Ranger Program Only; No Museum Entry
4:00 p.m.    Museum and Theatre Walk-Through; No Program
4:30 p.m.    Theatre Walk-Through Only, No Museum Entry*

Saturday, December 18
9:00 a.m.    Museum and Ranger Program
9:30 a.m.    Ranger Program Only; No Museum Entry 
10:00 a.m.  Museum and Ranger Program
10:30 a.m.  Ranger Program Only; No Museum Entry 
11:00 a.m.  Museum and Ranger Program
11:30 a.m.  Ranger Program Only; No Museum Entry
Museum and Theatre Closed for Matinee

Sunday, December 19
9:00 a.m.    Museum and Ranger Program
9:30 a.m.    Ranger Program Only; No Museum Entry 
10:00 a.m.  Museum and Ranger Program
10:30 a.m.  Ranger Program Only; No Museum Entry 
11:00 a.m.  Museum and Ranger Program
11:30 a.m.  Ranger Program Only; No Museum Entry
Museum and Theatre Closed for Matinee

Monday, December 20
9:00 a.m.    Museum and Ranger Program
9:30 a.m.    Ranger Program Only; No Museum Entry 
10:00 a.m.  Museum and Ranger Program
10:30 a.m.  Ranger Program Only; No Museum Entry 
11:00 a.m.  Museum and Ranger Program
11:30 a.m.  Ranger Program Only; No Museum Entry
noon Museum and Theatre Walk-Through; No Program
12:30 p.m.  Museum and Theatre Walk-Through; No Program
1:00 p.m.    Museum and Theatre Walk-Through; No Program
1:30 p.m.    Museum and Theatre Walk-Through; No Program
2:00 p.m.    Museum and Ranger Program
2:30 p.m.    Ranger Program Only; No Museum Entry
3:00 p.m.    Museum and Ranger Program
3:30 p.m.    Ranger Program Only; No Museum Entry
4:00 p.m.    Museum and Theatre Walk-Through; No Program
4:30 p.m.    Theatre Walk-Through Only, No Museum Entry*

Tuesday, December 21
9:00 a.m.    Museum and Ranger Program
9:30 a.m.    Ranger Program Only; No Museum Entry 
10:00 a.m.  Museum and Ranger Program
10:30 a.m.  Ranger Program Only; No Museum Entry 
11:00 a.m.  Museum and Ranger Program
11:30 a.m.  Ranger Program Only; No Museum Entry
Museum and Theatre Closed for Matinee

Wednesday, December 22
9:00 a.m.    Museum and Ranger Program
9:30 a.m.    Ranger Program Only; No Museum Entry 
10:00 a.m.  Museum and Ranger Program
10:30 a.m.  Ranger Program Only; No Museum Entry 
11:00 a.m.  Museum and Ranger Program
11:30 a.m.  Ranger Program Only; No Museum Entry
Museum and Theatre Closed for Matinee

Thursday, December 23
9:00 a.m.    Museum and Ranger Program
9:30 a.m.    Ranger Program Only; No Museum Entry 
10:00 a.m.  Museum and Ranger Program
10:30 a.m.  Ranger Program Only; No Museum Entry 
11:00 a.m.  Museum and Ranger Program
11:30 a.m.  Ranger Program Only; No Museum Entry
Museum and Theatre Closed for Matinee

Friday, December 24
9:00 a.m.    Museum and Ranger Program
9:30 a.m.    Ranger Program Only; No Museum Entry 
10:00 a.m.  Museum and Ranger Program
10:30 a.m.  Ranger Program Only; No Museum Entry 
11:00 a.m.  Museum and Ranger Program
11:30 a.m.  Ranger Program Only; No Museum Entry
noon           Museum and Theatre Walk-Through; No Program
12:30 p.m.  Museum and Theatre Walk-Through; No Program
1:00 p.m.    Museum and Theatre Walk-Through; No Program
1:30 p.m.    Museum and Theatre Walk-Through; No Program
2:00 p.m.    Museum and Ranger Program
2:30 p.m.    Ranger Program Only; No Museum Entry
3:00 p.m.    Museum and Ranger Program
3:30 p.m.    Ranger Program Only; No Museum Entry
4:00 p.m.    Museum and Theatre Walk-Through; No Program
4:30 p.m.    Theatre Walk-Through Only, No Museum Entry*

Saturday, December 25
Ford’s Theatre National Historic Site Closed

Sunday, December 26
9:00 a.m.    Museum and Ranger Program
9:30 a.m.    Ranger Program Only; No Museum Entry 
10:00 a.m.  Museum and Ranger Program
10:30 a.m.  Ranger Program Only; No Museum Entry 
11:00 a.m.  Museum and Ranger Program
11:30 a.m.  Ranger Program Only; No Museum Entry
Museum and Theatre Closed for Matinee

Monday, December 27
9:00 a.m.    Museum and Ranger Program
9:30 a.m.    Ranger Program Only; No Museum Entry 
10:00 a.m.  Museum and Ranger Program
10:30 a.m.  Ranger Program Only; No Museum Entry 
11:00 a.m.  Museum and Ranger Program
11:30 a.m.  Ranger Program Only; No Museum Entry
noon           Museum and Theatre Walk-Through; No Program
12:30 p.m.  Museum and Theatre Walk-Through; No Program
1:00 p.m.    Museum and Theatre Walk-Through; No Program
1:30 p.m.    Museum and Theatre Walk-Through; No Program
2:00 p.m.    Museum and Ranger Program
2:30 p.m.    Ranger Program Only; No Museum Entry
3:00 p.m.    Museum and Ranger Program
3:30 p.m.    Ranger Program Only; No Museum Entry
4:00 p.m.    Museum and Theatre Walk-Through; No Program
4:30 p.m.    Theatre Walk-Through Only, No Museum Entry*

Tuesday, December 28
9:00 a.m.    Museum and Ranger Program
9:30 a.m.    Ranger Program Only; No Museum Entry 
10:00 a.m.  Museum and Ranger Program
10:30 a.m.  Ranger Program Only; No Museum Entry 
11:00 a.m.  Museum and Ranger Program
11:30 a.m.  Ranger Program Only; No Museum Entry
Museum and Theatre Closed for Matinee

Wednesday, December 29
9:00 a.m.    Museum and Ranger Program
9:30 a.m.    Ranger Program Only; No Museum Entry 
10:00 a.m.  Museum and Ranger Program
10:30 a.m.  Ranger Program Only; No Museum Entry 
11:00 a.m.  Museum and Ranger Program
11:30 a.m.  Ranger Program Only; No Museum Entry
Museum and Theatre Closed for Matinee

Thursday, December 30
9:00 a.m.    Museum and Ranger Program
9:30 a.m.    Ranger Program Only; No Museum Entry 
10:00 a.m.  Museum and Ranger Program
10:30 a.m.  Ranger Program Only; No Museum Entry 
11:00 a.m.  Museum and Ranger Program
11:30 a.m.  Ranger Program Only; No Museum Entry
noon           Museum and Theatre Walk-Through; No Program
12:30 p.m.  Museum and Theatre Walk-Through; No Program
1:00 p.m.    Museum and Theatre Walk-Through; No Program
1:30 p.m.    Museum and Theatre Walk-Through; No Program
2:00 p.m.    Museum and Ranger Program
2:30 p.m.    Ranger Program Only; No Museum Entry
3:00 p.m.    Museum and Ranger Program
3:30 p.m.    Ranger Program Only; No Museum Entry
4:00 p.m.    Museum and Theatre Walk-Through; No Program
4:30 p.m.    Theatre Walk-Through Only, No Museum Entry*

Friday, December 31
9:00 a.m.    Museum and Ranger Program
9:30 a.m.    Ranger Program Only; No Museum Entry 
10:00 a.m.  Museum and Ranger Program
10:30 a.m.  Ranger Program Only; No Museum Entry 
11:00 a.m.  Museum and Ranger Program
11:30 a.m.  Ranger Program Only; No Museum Entry
Museum and Theatre Closed for Matinee