Picture of the front of Ford's Theatre
Where a nations destiny was met. NPS Photo

Ford's Theatre National Historic Site

National Historic Site · District of Columbia · National Park Service

On April 14, 1865, President Abraham Lincoln was assassinated at Ford’s Theatre. Discover how everyday people experienced a national tragedy and how we have remembered a fallen leader. Today, in partnership with Ford’s Theatre Society, live dramatic productions highlight Lincoln’s love of the theatre and the power of stories to connect us to ourselves and our history.

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Know before you go

Phone
202-426-6841
Official site
www.nps.gov
Managed by
National Park Service

Getting there

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What's here

Highlights: Architecture and Building · Monuments and Memorials · Presidents · Wars and Conflicts · Civil War

Activities & features: Arts and Culture · Theater · Guided Tours · Junior Ranger Program

Photos

  • Presidential Box at Ford's Theatre
    NPS Photo
  • Front of Petersen House
    NPS Photo
  • Luxuriously furnished theatre box with red carpet wallpaper, rocking chair & upholstered furniture.
    NPS Photo/ D Byers
  • Three levels of auditorium style seating with red carpeting and upholstered seats
    NPS/ D Byers

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Parks of District of Columbia

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Sources: National Park Service · updated 2026-08-12