Slice of History: Museum & Trivia Night
June 26, 2026
Ford’s Theatre opens its doors after-hours as part of Civic Season! Explore the Petersen House and Aftermath Exhibits; team-up for Lincoln and Civics Trivia and nerd-out in good company with fellow history and theatre lovers.
To kick off the evening, visitors are invited to explore the Petersen House, Aftermath Exhibits, and engagement stations in the Frances and Craig Lindner Center for Culture and Leadership. Enjoy a scavenger hunt and chat with National Park Service Rangers and Ford’s Theatre Staff about their favorite hidden bits of history. Be on the lookout for hints to select trivia answers hidden throughout!
Afterwards, hungry guests will be treated to free pizza slices, snacks, and a cash bar. The night rounds out with a rousing game Trivia! Get ready to geek-out and show off your Lincoln and Civics knowledge. Trivia may be played in teams or solo. Just sign-up with the Trivia Host when you arrive. Looking to make new friends? Look for the Team-Up Table to join a team on the spot.
7 p.m. It’s time for Trivia! Get ready to geek-out and show off your Lincoln and Civics knowledge. Trivia may be played in teams or solo. Just sign-up with the Trivia Host when you arrive. Looking to make new friends? Look for the Team-Up Table to join a team on the spot.
At-A-Glance
- 5 – 6:30 p.m. Explore the Petersen House, Exhibits, and Engagement Stations
- 6 p.m. Free Pizza & Snacks; Cash Bar; Trivia Team Sign-Up
- 7 – 8 p.m. Trivia!
On Our 250th, What’s Your Wish for U.S.?
Ford’s is hosting a Wish Wall at this event! President Lincoln urged Americans to strive on to finish the work we are in. What do you believe Lincoln was talking about? What work do we have left to do? What do you hope for the future?