History on Foot: Elizabeth Keckly
Danielle A. Drakes as Elizabeth Keckly. Photo by Gary Erskine.
A Free Black Woman: Elizabeth Keckly written by Jennifer Nelson
Join Elizabeth Keckly, free black woman, and confidante to Mrs. Lincoln, as she tells the story of her friendship with the Lincoln family and of her efforts to help former slaves find their way in the newly free city of Washington.
This tour lasts approximately 90 minutes and the distance walked is about 1.5 miles. Wear comfortable shoes.
Click here to read an interview with writer Jennifer L. Nelson and actress Danielle A. Drakes.
Fine Print
Please note: History on Foot tours do not include entrance into Ford’s Theatre. For information on touring Ford’s Theatre, click here. Filming is not permitted but photography is encouraged. All tours begin promptly. Latecomers may not be accommodated.
Tours will take place rain or shine. If you have a question regarding the status of the tour, please call the Box Office at (202) 347-4833.
Tour Map
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Slideshow from A Free Black Woman: Elizabeth Keckly
Dates
- Saturday, April 3, 2010 11:15am
- Saturday, April 10, 2010 11:15am
- Saturday, April 17, 2010 11:15am
- Saturday, April 24, 2010 11:15am
- Saturday, May 1, 2010 11:15am
- Saturday, May 15, 2010 11:15am
- Saturday, May 29, 2010 11:15am
- Saturday, June 12, 2010 7:00pm
- Saturday, June 19, 2010 7:00pm
- Saturday, June 26, 2010 7:00pm
- Saturday, July 10, 2010 7:00pm
- Saturday, July 17, 2010 7:00pm
- Saturday, July 24, 2010 7:00pm
- Saturday, July 31, 2010 7:00pm
- Saturday, August 7, 2010 7:00pm
- Saturday, August 14, 2010 7:00pm
- Saturday, August 21, 2010 7:00pm
- Saturday, August 28, 2010 7:00pm