Ford's Theatre National Historic Site (District of
Columbia)
This park site consists of the theatre where Pres.
Abraham Lincoln was assassinated on Apr. 14,
1865, by John Wilkes Booth. Numerous historic
objects are there including the gun, Booth's diary,
pictures of the trial of the conspirators, and Lincoln's
outfit. The park site also includes the House Where
Lincoln Died (Petersen House) across the street.
Contact Information
Ford's Theatre National Historic Site
511 10th Street NW
Washington. DC, 20004
or
Ford's Theatre National Historic Site
c/o National Capital Parks Central
900 Ohio Drive SW
Washington, DC 20024-2000
(202) 426-6924
Link to the National Park Service Website page for
this site.
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