A woman stands in the Ford’s Theatre balcony near the Presidential Box leading a guided tour for seven people who are seated.

Photo by Scott Suchman.

Public Programs

Join us for a virtual event exploring leadership, creativity and Lincoln’s legacy. Or take an intimate, guided tour and explore the Lincoln assassination story in more depth.

Through our Cabinet Conversation series, you can join a live virtual conversation about leadership, creativity and Lincoln’s legacy. Or participate in an online challenge and perform Lincoln’s words on your own.

Take a walking tour of downtown Washington D.C., following an actor playing Detective James McDevitt as he investigates the Lincoln Assassination Conspiracy. Or join one of our passionate guides for an intimate tour of one of our historic spaces.

Upcoming Events

Six people sit on a stage in front of microphones, next to a podium that says "Ford's Theatre."

The Annual Abraham Lincoln Institute Symposium

Saturday, March 22, 2025 from 9 a.m. – 5 p.m.

The Abraham Lincoln Institute and Ford’s Theatre Society present a free symposium focused on the life, career and legacy of President Abraham Lincoln.

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Ongoing Programs

Actors playing Harry Hawk and Harry Ford wear 1860s costumes and mourning arm bands. They stand smiling and clap at someone not pictured in the distance. Behind them is the flag-draped Presidential Box at Ford’s Theatre.

One Destiny: On Demand

Ford’s Theatre presents One Destiny: On Demand – a play that explores the fateful night of Abraham Lincoln’s assassination told from the perspectives of Ford’s Theatre owner Harry Ford and actor Harry Hawk.

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Cabinet Conversations

Join us live as we stream interviews with scholars, artists and other thought leaders as they think aloud about the future of the arts, civics and history.

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