Due to temporary construction, the Petersen House and Aftermath Exhibits will be closed on Friday, December 6.

A group of ten men and women laugh together in a small room. All but one are sitting at tables with lunches on top.
Photo courtesy of Ford’s Theatre.

Teaching and Learning

Ford’s Education provides dynamic learning experiences for all teachers and students.

Our teacher programs and resources explore the leadership and legacy of Abraham Lincoln and the city of Civil War Washington. Through historic site visits, virtual field trips, student matinees, and oratory programs, we offer powerful and unforgettable opportunities to express, explore and engage. Come learn with us! 

Ford’s Approach to Oratory

Abraham Lincoln was a powerful orator who used his words to inspire and unite. Reflecting this legacy, the Ford’s Theatre Oratory Approach offers easy-to-implement tools that help every student develop public speaking skills and find their own powerful voice.

Teaching Lincoln’s Assassination and Legacy

We offer ready-to-use history lesson plans focused on how to teach President Abraham Lincoln’s assassination and the Civil War.

Our Reach

3,000+

Virtual Field Trips

4,217

Free Student tickets

78

Free buses