Painting of President Lincoln and Frederick Douglass meeting, along with two members of Lincoln’s Cabinet, gathered around a desk.
Library of Congress, LC-DIG-highsm-09902.

Public Virtual Field Trip
Lincoln, Douglass and the Fight for Freedom

date February 10, 2027
1 p.m. ET
Virtual | Free

Registration opens Fall 2026.

As politician and activist, Abraham Lincoln and Frederick Douglass approached the crisis of slavery from different perspectives yet worked toward a common cause. Reflect on the “unfinished work” of democracy and the many ways individuals and communities shape civic life through action, advocacy and engagement. 

This 60-minute program is recommended for grade 5 and up.

Public Virtual Field Trips are free and offered on specific dates and times. This multi-point connection is a great opportunity to come together and learn from Ford’s Theatre Educators with students from across the country. Public Virtual Field Trips are hosted on Zoom and interaction will take place mainly through the chat and Q&A features.