Ford's Theatre National Historic Site
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Closes 4:00 PMPenn QuarterFord's Theatre National Historic Site is a National Park Service site centered around the historic theater where Abraham Lincoln was assassinated. long_description_potoo
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Tony Award-winning Come From Away returns to our historic stage and tells the heart-warming true story of how a small Canadian town cared for 6,579 airline passengers stranded there on 9/11.
Nov 19
Join the ghosts of Christmas Past, Present and Future as they lead the miserly Ebenezer Scrooge on a journey of transformation and redemption. This music-infused production captures the magic and joy of Dickens’s Yuletide classic.
Jan 1
The 5th edition of The Ford’s Theatre Legacy Commissions showcases new plays in various stages of development, amplifying lesser-known stories and heroes of civil rights, social justice, and equality in America.
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The atmosphere is solemn and deeply respectful, reflecting the profound historical weight of the site. Visitors walk through a preserved space that feels both intimate and significant.ambiance_potoo
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Visitors frequently highlight the profound historical significance of the site and the way it preserves American history. Many appreciate the educational depth of the exhibits and the way the story is told.reviews_potoo
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Penn Quarter
511 10th St NW, Washington, DC 20004
Open
• Closes 4:00 PMAbout
The site preserves the exact location where President Abraham Lincoln was assassinated in 1865. It serves as a vital piece of American history, maintaining the original structure and much of its historical context.story_potoo