This is a must-see if you're visiting Ford's Theater as it completes the story of what happened on the night that President Lincoln was assassinated. Lincoln was brought here after he was shot and he died in this home. You can tour the house, which is only a few rooms, and see the room and bed where Lincoln died. There is also a museum attached to it that goes into detail about the hunt for Booth and the aftermath of the assassination, which was fascinating to read. This is an essential place to visit for American history enthusiasts and I would highly recommend coming here.

We toured here because Ford’s Theatre was closed for a private event. It’s a quick little tour through the bedroom where Lincoln died after being shot across the street. They are starting to expand into the building next store to create a more updated museum space, so keep an eye out for that to open in the future.

If you visit the Ford Theater you must also visit the Petersen Boarding house where President Lincoln was taken after he was shot. Seeing the bedroom he died in was moving. The rangers at both sites gave some great additional information and it does not take long to go through.