Plan a visit to the Ford's Theatre campus, which includes the museum, theatre, Petersen House and Center for Education and Leadership.
Ford's Theatre produces plays and musicals reflecting America's rich cultural heritage.
Enjoy a special event with our artists or an author reading by a renowned Lincoln scholar.
1776: March 9 -May 19, 2012
Based on letters and memoirs of America's founding fathers, this classic, Tony Award-winning musical showcases the principles, pride and determination that influences the birth of our nation.
ONE DESTINY: March 21-May 19, 2012
Sitting inside the historic Ford's Theatre, learn about Lincoln's assassination from two men who where there.
DETECTIVE MCDEVITT: Runs March-October
Join Detective McDevitt as he revisits the sites and reexamines the clues from the investigation into the Lincoln Assassination Conspiracy.
President Abraham Lincoln presided over four years of civil war. Learn about his remarkable presidency, his assassination and its dramatic aftermath.
Learn the history behind the historic Ford's Theatre building.
Ford's Theatre offers learning opportunities for students and teachers, as well as online interactive resources.
Center for Education and Leadership
Opening in February 2012, the new Center for Education and
Leadership will explore the lasting effect Abraham Lincoln’s
presidency has had on our country.
