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You will want to see one of the morning history plays as seen through the eyes of two contemporaries of Lincoln. School youngsters are offered theater history presented by the Park Service during the afternoon. Traditional Plays are presented during the evening hours.
We opted for the "One Destiny" play, museum and the Aftermath ticket package (the Peterson House was closed for renovation). The play was very-well done and gave the day-after thoughts of some of those at the assassination but not involved. One of the actors and...More
Learned so much from the National Park's Ranger's reenactment of Boston Corbett's shooting of Booth!
My spouse and I have been volunteer ushers at Ford's Theatre for years now. While the story of President Lincoln's assassination is well known (except for perhaps the dotard just a few blocks away) what ISN'T known by many is that Live Theatre is also...More
All ages NEED to experience Ford's Theatre if you're visiting DC. Prearrange tickets online and make sure to get the guided tour, if possible. The tour guides are VERY DRY, somewhat boring people, but the feel of the building and their knowledge make the experience...More
Was here with a group of high school students. Saw the musical The Wiz. Many of the high school students listed this show as the high light of the trip. I would agree.
I have come here multiple times. It really makes you feel like you get to know what happened to the most amazing President in our history.
How incredible to see this location of such a moment in history. Sobering really. Kind of wish that we didn't have to sit and watch such a long depiction of the day at the theater presented by 2 actors. It was well done, but just...More
Thanks for sharing your feedback! We understand that everyone has different preferences for how they learn. While you attended a performance of “One Destiny,” our two-actor show, we also offer entry times where you will experience a Ranger Talk in the theatre, where a National...More
Scheduled visit on line. Paid $3 each for the visit. Auditorium is like the theater of old and made it very realistic when the story was told. Even better was a museum, no admission fee, across the street. First floor a gift shop but upper...More
Got tickets online as they are limited and there are set times to tour. They are free but a small fee is added when you reserve them online. Waited in line in the rain until it was our time. Ushered into theatre where a Park...More
