Ford's Theatre offers an array of programming to its visitors. A visit to Ford’s Theatre may include a presentation by either the National Park Service or a one-act play presented by Ford’s Theatre Society (One Destiny).

Before the presentation, visitors may choose to visit the Ford’s Theatre Museum, which traces Lincoln’s presidency from his first days in Washington to the last days of the Civil War. Following the presentation, visitors proceed across the street to the Petersen House.

For more information on arranging tickets for daytime tours, please click here.

Daytime programming includes one of the following:

One Destiny
A one-act play presented by Ford's Theatre Society.

National Park Service Ranger Talks
A 25-minute presentation by a National Park Service ranger about the assassination.