Ford's Theatre National Historic Site will be closed on Tuesday, December 25, 2012.

More at Ford’s Theatre

  • Plan a visit to the Ford's Theatre campus, which includes the museum, theatre, Petersen House and Center for Education and Leadership.

  • Ford's Theatre produces plays and musicals reflecting America's rich cultural heritage.

  • Enjoy a special event with our artists or an author reading by a renowned Lincoln scholar.

Daytime Visits See a Performance Special Events

  • A Christmas Carol
    The holiday tradition returns in this music-infused production featuring Edward Gero as Scrooge.

  • Our Town
    Stephen Rayne directs an all-new production celebrating the 75th anniversary of Thornton Wilder’s classic.

  • Hello, Dolly!
    Signature Theatre’s Eric Schaeffer directs this classic American musical at Ford’s Theatre

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  • President Abraham Lincoln presided over four years of civil war. Learn about his remarkable presidency, his assassination and its dramatic aftermath.

  • Learn the history behind the historic Ford's Theatre building.

  • Ford's Theatre offers learning opportunities for students and teachers, as well as online interactive resources.

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