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History on Foot: Walking Monologues Bring History to LifeDate: Wed, May 14th 2008Time: 10:00 am & 4:00 pm Website : www.fords.org Location: Ford's Theatre On the night of April 14, 1865, Detective John McDevitt was on duty at the Washington Metropolitan Police headquarters. Just before 10:30 pm, frantic witnesses rushed in with news: President Lincoln had been shot at Ford’s Theatre. Before long, other rumors swept the streets: the Secretary of State, the Vice-President, General Grant--all dead. Southern prisoners freed! Confederate cavalry converging on the city! Join Detective McDevitt to revisit and reexamine the sites and clues that separate fact from fiction in a first-hand look at the investigation into the Lincoln Assassination Conspiracy and the events of April 14 and 15, 1865. History on Foot is approximately 90 minutes and makes at least 8 stops along the story as the story is told. The distance is approximately 1.4 miles. Tickets are $12 for individuals and $10 per person for groups of 20 or more. Call 202.638.2367 or e-mail groups@fords.org to reserve your spot today.Payment is due at the time of reservation. There are no refunds or exchanges. Tour takes place rain or shine. The tour begins at Ford’s Theatre. Meet Detective McDevitt in front of the Box Office. Please bring contract or receipt as proof of payment. Please arrive at least 5 minutes before the scheduled tour. Also Check Out:
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