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Ford's Theatre
Hours of Operation
- Times vary, check website for details.
511 10th St NW
Washington, DC 20004
Washington, DC 20004
Description
Ford's Theatre is a National Historic Site where, on April 14, 1865, John Wilkes Boothe assassinated President Lincoln. It's also an active theatrical venue with an annual season of professional productions, featuring both contemporary and traditional works. It's located in the heart of Washington D....
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Updated 09/14/2009
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Site of the assassination of President Abraham Lincoln, Ford’s Theatre features the restored theater, appearing as it did when Lincoln was the nation’s leader, and a nice little history museum in the basement. There’s a full-sized replica of the president – it’s amazing what a physically massive man he was!
Ford’s Theatre is currently closed for renovation. It will reopen in early 2009.