Historic site advisory: Portions of the Ford’s Theatre campus are closed through June 12 due to preparations for a special event. We encourage you to check our calendar when planning your visit to see what is open.

Three woman stand arm in arm in the lobby of Ford's Theatre. Two are holding stovepipe hats. One is holding up a sign that reads "God Bless the Women of America - Abraham Lincoln, 1864."

Photo by Kendra Scott.

Generation Abe

Generation Abe is a community of theatre and history lovers ages 21-40. It is free to join!

Join Generation Abe and you can:

Several people stand on the historic Ford’s Theatre stage. Behind them is the President’s Box. The President Box has an American flag, a framed picture of George Washington and American flag bunting draped over the front. — Photo by Kendra Scott.

Meet and mingle with museum staff, artists, curators and peers

A man and woman with their wallets in their hands smile as they pay for admission to an event. Behind them a group of young people talk together. — Photo by Kendra Scott.

Attend special events just for Generation Abe

At center is Dorothy, wearing a white dress, silver shoes and mirrored sunglasses. She is surrounded by the residents of Emerald City, all dressed in shades of green and also wearing mirrored sunglasses. Everyone looks surprised. — Photo of the cast of The Wiz by Carol Rosegg.

Get discounted theatre tickets

“Highly recommend attending an after-hours event here to avoid the crowds of tourists and have a more intimate experience.”
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Save the Date for 2023-2024 Season GenAbe Nights!

As we prepare for our upcoming season, save the dates for the following Generation Abe Nights! Tickets will be offered at a special discount for theatergoers between the ages of 21 and 40. We can’t wait for you to join us post-show for this incredible lineup on these select Thursday nights at Ford’s Theatre.

Something Moving: A Meditation on Maynard

by Pearl Cleage

October 5, 2023

A Christmas Carol

by Charles Dickens, adapted by Michael Wilson

December 7, 2023

Little Shop of Horrors

by Alan Menken and Howard Ashman

April 4, 2024 and May 2, 2024

Generation Abe Events

A man and woman stand next to each other and smile for the camera. The man wears a stovepipe hat and carries a beer bottle. The woman holds a cardboard sign that displays the words "God Bless the Women of America" Abraham Lincoln, 1864.

Participants of Generation Abe Under 35 night. Photo by Kendra Scott.

Five young people stand arm in arm and smile for the camera. Two wear stovepipe hats, and several hold up cardboard signs displaying quotes from Abraham Lincoln.

Participants of Generation Abe Under 35 night. Photo by Kendra Scott.

A young man in a stovepipe hat goes down on one knee and poses for the camera.

Participant of Generation Abe Under 35 night. Photo by Kendra Scott.

A man in a stovepipe hat smiles for the camera while holding a cardboard sign displaying the words "We cannot escape history" Abraham Lincoln, 1862.

Participant of Generation Abe Under 35 night. Photo by Kendra Scott.

Four people smile for the camera wearing stovepipe hats and holding up cardboard signs displaying quotes from Abraham Lincoln

Participants of Generation Abe Under 35 night. Photo by Kendra Scott.

A man and two woman pose for a picture wearing stovepipe hats and holding cardboard signs displaying quotations from Abraham Lincoln.

Participants of Generation Abe Under 35 night. Photo by Kendra Scott.

A group of young people stand on the upper tier of seating in Ford's Theatre. They watch a National Park Service ranger has he gives a tour of the theatre.

Photo by Kendra Scott

Several people stand on the historic Ford’s Theatre stage. Behind them is the President’s Box. The President Box has an American flag, a framed picture of George Washington and American flag bunting draped over the front.

Photo of Generation Abe Museum Night 2019 by Kendra Scott.

A man and woman with their wallets in their hands smile as they pay for admission to an event. Behind them a group of young people talk together.

Photo by Kendra Scott.

Three woman stand arm in arm in the lobby of Ford's Theatre. Two are holding stovepipe hats. One is holding up a sign that reads "God Bless the Women of America - Abraham Lincoln, 1864."

Photo by Kendra Scott.