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§ 02 — OVERVIEW
On April 14, 1865, President Abraham Lincoln was assassinated at Ford’s Theatre. Discover how everyday people experienced a national tragedy and how we have remembered a fallen leader.
Today, in partnership with Ford’s Theatre Society, live dramatic productions highlight Lincoln’s love of the theatre and the power of stories to connect us to ourselves and our history.
§ 03 — LOCATION
Directions
Ford's Theatre National Historic Site is located on 10th Street NW, between E and F streets, in downtown Washington, DC. The site is within walking distance of the Metro stops at Metro Center and Gallery Place. Parking garages and metered street parking are located nearby.
Weather Notes
Washington DC gets to see all four seasons. Humidity will make the temps feel hotter in summer and colder in winter. Spring (March - May) Temp: Average high is 65.5 degrees with a low of 46.5 degrees Summer (June - August) Temp: Average high is 86 degrees with a low of 68.5 degrees Fall (September - November) Temp: Average high is 68 degrees with a low of 51.5 degrees Winter (December - February) Temp: Average high is 45 degrees with a low of 30 degrees
§ 04 — AMENITIES
§ 06 — CONDITIONS
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§ 07 — SIGNAL
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§ 08—11 — FROM THE FIELD
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§ 09 — REVIEWS
§ 10 — TRIP REPORTS
§ 11 — COMMUNITY PHOTOS
Timed Entry Reservation - Location
Make your reservation on the Ford's Theatre Society website at the link below. The reservation includes a self-guided tour through the museum, Petersen House (the house where Lincoln died), and Aftermath exhibits. Because Ford's Theatre is an active theatre, some tours or tour elements may occasionally be unavailable. Free, same-day tickets may be available on a first-come, first-served basis at the Ford's Theatre box office; supplies are limited.
§ 05 — TRAILS NEARBY
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§ 01 — VITALS
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Tod
89°F
Sunny
6 mph NW
Sun
92°F
Partly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
3 to 13 mph S
Mon
80°F
Mostly Sunny
8 mph NW
Tue
80°F
Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers
0 to 5 mph NW
Wed
85°F
Slight Chance Rain Showers then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
1 to 8 mph S
Thu
94°F
Slight Chance Rain Showers then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
7 to 17 mph SW
Jun
88°F
Chance Rain Showers
8 to 12 mph W