Ford's Theatre Lincoln Box

Ford's Theatre

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The site of the April 14, 1865, assassination of President Abraham Lincoln, Ford's Theatre is a working theatre, historical monument, world-class museum … See more

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4.5/5 · 4,427 reviews
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Sep 29, 2024
We were in Washington DC touring the city and wanted to see where President Lincoln was assassinated. The theater was closed for tours, but we did go through the museum and also the Peterson House … Full review by Sightseer62637078563
Sep 26, 2024
This was a remarkable museum. Lots if information, history and artefacts about the life of Lincoln and the tragedy of his assassination. The staff were all very helpful. It was very moving to see the… Full review by 478kerenl
Sep 21, 2024
I went on a walking tour prior to the museum - definitely a five star for the amazing local actor that took on the persona of a local deputy and guided us through the evening that Lincoln was shot. I… Full review by Allison J
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Ford's Theatre has been used for various stage performances beginning in the 1860s. It is also the site of the assassination of U.S. Presiden…
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Opened in the 1860s, this theater is known as the place of Abraham Lincoln's assassination in 1865. While performing Our American Cousin…
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Facts

Owner:National Park Service
Opened:August 1863
Construction completed:1863
Architectural style:Late Victorian
Area:0.29 acres (0.12 ha) (theater alone) less than one acre (entire NHS)
Type:Regional theater

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Online checkout for tickets says by clicking I agree to abide by covid protocol, including a negative test or proof of …
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Online checkout for tickets says by clicking I agree to abide by covid protocol, including a negative test or proof of vaccination. Anyone been there recently to know whether they're requiring a negative test or proof of vaccination??
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They do not require either of those. Nor do they require masks.
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How much time should we budget for our visit (September 2021)? We have a historic site ticket for both the museum …
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How much time should we budget for our visit (September 2021)? We have a historic site ticket for both the museum and the theater walk through.
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It's a great place to visit, but I can't see spending 2 hours here. We saw about half of the museum, climbed to the theatre box, went to the gift shop and were out in under an hour.
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For the show performances that start at 7:30pm (we're going to see guys and dolls), how long do they last? About 2 …
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For the show performances that start at 7:30pm (we're going to see guys and dolls), how long do they last? About 2 hours? Trying to figure out dinner plans...don't mind eating late, but will also consider earlier depending on our other activities schedule. Thanks.
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I just visited the museum. I didn’t see any plays. Enjoy your trip.
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