"History on Foot" Walking Tours
History on Foot walking tours bring Civil War Washington to life! Ford’s Theatre offers two tours of downtown Washington, D.C., each of which is led by an actor in costume.
Kip Pierson as Detective McDevitt. Photo by Mark Ramont.
Investigation: Detective McDevitt written by Richard Hellesen
Join Detective McDevitt to revisit and reexamine the sites and clues that separate fact from fiction in a first-hand look at the investigation into the Lincoln Assassination Conspiracy and the events of April 14 and 15, 1865.
Danielle A. Drakes as Elizabeth Keckly. Photo by Gary Erskine.
A Free Black Woman: Elizabeth Keckly written by Jennifer L. 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.
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. Tours will take place rain or shine. If the performance is canceled due to dangerous weather conditions, refunds or exchanges will be offered at the discretion of management. If you have a question regarding the status of the tour, please call the Box Office at (202) 347-4833.
Private History on Foot Tours
Private tours of History on Foot are available by request and based on availability. There is a flat fee of $500 for a private tour for a group of 2-40 people. Full payment is due at the time of tour confirmation. To facilitate scheduling of your tour, please be prepared to provide your first, second and third choice of dates and times, the number of people, and a very brief description of your group. We will make every effort to accommodate you. To arrange a private tour, call (202) 638-2367 or email groups@fords.org.
Spring 2010 tour dates for Investigation: Detective McDevitt:
- Wednesday March 24 at 6:30pm
- Saturday March 27 at 10:15am
- Wednesday March 31 at 6:30pm
- Thursday April 1 at 6:30pm
- Saturday April 3 at 10:15am
- Wednesday April 7 at 6:30pm
- Thursday April 8 at 6:30pm
- Saturday April 10 at 10:15am
- Wednesday April 14 at 6:30pm
- Thursday April 15 at 10:15am
- Thursday April 15 at 6:30pm
- Saturday April 17 at 10:15am
- Wednesday April 21 at 6:30pm
- Thursday April 22 at 6:30pm
- Saturday April 24 at 10:15am
- Wednesday April 28 at 6:30pm
- Thursday April 29 at 6:30pm
- Saturday May 1 at 6:30pm
Spring/Summer 2010 tour dates for A Free Black Woman: Elizabeth Keckly
- Saturday April 3 at 11:15am
- Saturday April 10 at 11:15am
- Saturday April 17 at 11:15am
- Saturday April 24 at 11:15am
- Saturday May 1 at 11:15am
- Saturday May 8 NO SHOW
- Saturday May 15 at 11:15am
- Saturday May 22 at 11:15am
- Saturday May 29 at 11:15am
- Saturday June 5 at 7:00pm
- Saturday June 12 at 7:00pm
- Saturday June 19 at 7:00pm
- Saturday June 26 at 7:00pm
- Saturday July 10 at 7:00pm
- Saturday July 17 at 7:00pm
- Saturday July 24 at 7:00pm
- Saturday July 31 at 7:00pm
- Saturday August 7 at 7:00pm
- Saturday August 14 at 7:00pm
- Saturday August 21 at 7:00pm
- Saturday August 28 at 7:00pm