Black and white photograph of Ford's Theatre with black ribbon draped from the windows.
Photo courtesy of the National Park Service.

Ford’s Theatre and the Lincoln Assassination

Monday, April 15, 2024

1 – 2 p.m. ET
Free | Recommended for Grades 5 +
Accessible
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Explore the story of President Lincoln’s assassination at Ford’s Theatre, the events leading up to it, and consider its lasting legacies. In this interactive program, participants will look closely at historical and contemporary images including maps, photographs and illustrations.