Ford’s Theater- the Historical Place where President Lincoln was Assassinated

Hours of operation: Thefordstheater.org has a list of monthly schedules when both the theater is open.

Ticket admission:  $2.50 for individuals, $2 per person that makes reservations through Group Sales Office.

The Ford’s Theater in Washington D.C offers visitors the opportunity to learn about that tragic day on April 15, 1865 when Abraham Lincoln was shot by John Wilkes Booth. The Ford’s Theater also has a museum.

“This is a great piece of history that everyone should visit.” said LSMorales a user of tripadvisor.com.

I went to the Ford’s Theater in 5^th grade when I went on my Washington Patrol trip. A National Park Ranger tell the visitors all about the days leading up to the president's Assassination. The president’s box is decorated with a banner of an American flag design. A picture of Lincoln hangs on the President’s box.

I also remember that outside in front of the theater there is a tree covered in pennies. I found this to be a pretty interesting way to remember the president.

According to thefordstheater.org  in the museum visitors can learn more about:

·         Lincoln’s cabinet.

·         What life was like living in the white house.

·         Civil War Milestones and generals.

·         Lincoln’s great speeches

·         The assassination conspiracy.

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“The theater is a very educational stop, especially important for the youth of today.” said AKUS a user of tripadvisor.com.

Thefordstheater.org lists the exhibits that are displayed in the museum such as:

·         Booth’s Deringer that he shot the president with.

·         Lincoln’s clothes (the night he was shot he was wearing the frock coat, waistcoat, trousers, tie and boots.)

·         War time election (Campaign badge, envelope featuring pictures of President Abraham Lincoln and Vice President Andrew Johnson, an 1864 campaign button.

·         Booth’s dairy.

The Ford’s theater is where Lincoln’s life ended. People who visit this historical site help keep his spirit alive.  

Abraham Lincoln

John Wilkes Booth