Saturday, April 21, 2012, 7:30 p.m.
“Bring a Friend” to 1776 – John T. Ford and Lincoln- Herndon Society members are encouraged to bring a friend to this special performance. Please call Jennifer Calvert at (202) 434- 9534 for more details.
~ John T. Ford Society and Lincoln-Herndon Society Members *at the $2,500 level and abov

Tuesday, May 1, 2012, at 5:30p.m.
Pre-Performance Discussion with Cokie Roberts
Award-winning author and journalist Cokie Roberts discusses her work celebrating Revolutionary-era women, whose patriotism and sacrifice helped create a new nation.
~ Open to all members
~ $25 ($20 for members); does not include performance ticket
~ Drinks and sandwiches will be available
~ Member On-Sale: February 9 (Public On-Sale: March 8)
~ Friends of Ford's Theatre, John T. Ford Society and Lincoln-Herndon Society Members

Sunday, May 6, 2012, at 1:00p.m.
National Oratory Fellows Festival
Eleven students from five different states will come to Washington D.C. May 4-6 to participate in Master Classes with Ford’s Theatre teaching artists and staff culminating in a celebration of oratory on the historic Ford’s Theatre stage, as these students present historic and original speeches learned and created as part of their classroom’s participation in Ford’s National Oratory Fellows Program.
~ Open to all members
~ Friends of Ford's Theatre, John T. Ford Society and Lincoln-Herndon Society Members

Monday, May 7, 2012, prior to 1776 performance
Pre-Performance Discussion with Dr. Edna Medford
Howard University Professor and author Dr. Edna Medford will discuss the African-American experience during the American Revolution, including the role of black soldiers in both the British and Continental armies and the promises of emancipation made by both sides
~ Open to all members
~ $25 ($20 for members); does not include performance ticket
~ Member On-Sale: March 5 (Public On-Sale: April 2)
~ Friends of Ford's Theatre, John T. Ford Society and Lincoln-Herndon Society Members

Tuesday, May 22, 2012, at 7:00 p.m.
Speak Like the President program and the Youth Leaders & Culture Corps come together to present an evening of oratory on the historic Ford’s Theatre stage.
3rd-6th grade student orators from Ford’s after-school Speak Like the President programs at Oyster Adams Bilingual School and Nannie Helen Burroughs School will demonstrate their talents in the art of public speaking as they present original speeches on social issues and subjects that matter most to them.  Joining them this evening will be Ford’s inaugural class of the Youth Leaders and Culture Corps. These future leaders have spent the spring developing their leadership, performance and public speaking skills. They will present an original ensemble piece highlighting a positive change they hope to make in the world.
~ Open to all members
~ Friends of Ford's Theatre, John T. Ford Society and Lincoln-Herndon Society Members

Thursday, March 29, 2012, 5:00 p.m.
1776 Invited Dress Rehearsal – Please join us for a special backstage tour of the lighting, costumes, and special effects for 1776
~ John T. Ford Society and Lincoln-Herndon Society Members *at the $2,500 level and above

Wednesday, March 14, 2012, 7:30 p.m.
1776 VIP Opening Night Performance
~ John T. Ford Society and Lincoln-Herndon Society Members *at the $5,000 level and above

Thursday, March 8, 2012, 7:00 p.m.
1776 Invited Dress Rehearsal
~ John T. Ford Society and Lincoln-Herndon Society Members

Monday, February 20, 2012, from 9:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.
Presidents’ Day: Center for Education and Leadership Open House
FREE EVENT
~ Open to all members
~ Self-guided tour and special events in the Theatre and The Center
~ Click here to see a list of all events
~ Friends of Ford's Theatre, John T. Ford Society and Lincoln-Herndon Society Members

Monday, February 20, 2012, at 7:00 p.m.
Presidential Leadership Panel: This special discussion features Chris Matthews and Harold Holzer discussing presidential leadership.
~ Open to all members
~ Click here to learn more about this event
~ Friends of Ford's Theatre, John T. Ford Society and Lincoln-Herndon Society Members

Sunday, February 12, 2012, from 8:45 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.
Lincoln’s Birthday: Center for Education and Leadership Open House
FREE EVENT
~ Open to all members
~ Self-guided tour and special events in the Theatre and
The Center
~ Click here to see a list of all events
~ Friends of Ford's Theatre, John T. Ford Society and Lincoln-Herndon Society Members

Wednesday, January 25, 2012
Necessary Sacrifices VIP Opening & Post-Show Reception with Cast at Old Ebbitt Grill

~ All John T. Ford Society and Lincoln-Herndon Society Members

Thursday, January 19, 2012, at TBD
World Premiere Play: Necessary Sacrifices
Dress Rehearsal with Pre-Reception
~ Invitation only to current Lead and Star Members
~ Food and drink at pre-reception
~ Two tickets to see the dress rehearsal
~ Friends of Ford's Theatre Lead and Star Members

Monday, December 5, 2011, from 6:00-8:00 p.m.
Noel and Nibbles: Members-Only Open House
FREE EVENT
~ Open to all members
~ Enjoy 20% off at the Ford’s gift shop
~ Complimentary gift wrap
~ Tours of the museum and other activities
~ Sweets and treats for all
~ Friends of Ford's Theatre, John T. Ford Society and Lincoln-Herndon Society Members

Tuesday, November 15, 2012, from 5:30-6:30 p.m.
Sneak peek of Center for Education and Leadership

~ John T. Ford Society and Lincoln-Herndon Society Members