The view from the Ford’s Theatre stage looking out to the audience. To the left of the stage is the President Box with an American flag, a framed picture of George Washington and American flag bunting draped over the box. To the right is another box with yellow and white curtains. In the center of the stage is a wooden desk. The view includes two levels of seating and rows of lighting equipment on the third level.

View from the stage of Ford’s Theatre. Photo © Maxwell MacKenzie.

Inaugural Challenges

In this video from the Ford’s Theatre Museum, learn about the challenges that faced President Abraham Lincoln as he arrived in Washington.