Ford'S Theatre National Historic Site

Overview

Ford'S Theatre National Historic Site is managed by National Park Service and is located near Washington, District of Columbia. April 14, 1865. President Lincoln is assassinated at Ford’s Theatre. Discover how a nation handled grief and loss, how everyday people experienced a national tragedy, and how we have remembered a fallen leader. Today, in partnership with Ford’s Theatre Society, live dramatic productions highlight Lincoln’s love of the theatre, and the power of stories to connect us to ourselves and our history.

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Getting There

Ford's Theatre National Historic Site is located on 10th Street NW, between E and F streets, in downtown Washington, DC. The site is within walking distance of the Metro stops at Metro Center and Gallery Place. Parking garages and metered street parking are located nearby.

GPS Coordinates: 38.89668800000000, -77.02577900000000

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Phone: (202) 426-6924

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