Ford Theater Presents: The 155th Anniversary of the Lincoln Assassination

— Ford’s Theatre commemorates the 155th anniversary of President Abraham Lincoln’s assassination and death on April 14 and 15, and throughout the month of April with digital programming. On April 14 at 4:00 p.m. EDT, Ford’s Theatre will host a Facebook Live event addressing common myths surrounding the assassination of President Abraham Lincoln. Throughout the month, the Ford’s Theatre education team will offer Guided Virtual Tours of the historic site and structured webinars and interactive events on Zoom that will explore Abraham Lincoln in Civil War Washington, Lincoln’s assassination and the investigation into the assassination conspiracy. Ford’s Theatre also offers new web resources that delve into the impact of the Lincoln assassination on the nation; the vigil on Tenth Street on the night of the assassination.

Ford’s Theatre online resources are available at any time for history fans and learners of all ages. A full list will continue to be updated here.