![Abraham Lincoln, wearing his signature beard and dressed in a suit, is seated for a formal portrait. He looks off to his left. He is photographed from the legs up.](https://fords.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/10/lincoln-portrait-1-2880x1400-1-1024x498.jpg)
Mister Lincoln
A witty and revelatory one-man show starring Scott Bakula as President Abraham Lincoln.
Explore the Campus
Visit Ford’s Theatre and step back in time. While at our historic site, you will learn about the events of April 14, 1865, and the lasting impact of Lincoln’s assassination on our nation.
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Lincoln’s Assassination
President Abraham Lincoln was assassinated at Ford’s Theatre on April 14, 1865. Learn how and why it happened, and see the event’s lasting impact on our nation.