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descriptions from web

Restored and renovated in 2009, Ford's Theatre is a working theatre, historical monument and world-class museum. The theatre produces musicals and plays reflecting the unique, diverse character of American life. The theatre and its museum are also open for daytime visits that educate patrons about Civil War Washington and the Lincoln assassination. washington.org
Ford's Theatre is a live, working theatre located in downtown Washington, DC. As a living tribute to President Abraham Lincoln's love of the performing arts, Ford's Theatre produces musicals and plays that embody family values, underscore multiculturalism, and illuminate the eclectic character of American life. museumstuff.com
Ford's Theatre is a live, working theatre located in downtown Washington, DC. As a national historic and cultural site welcoming visitors from across the nation, Ford's Theatre blends its rich history with performance excellence in serving as a living tribute to President Lincoln's love of the performing arts. When Ford's Theatre re-opened its doors in 1968 - after having been closed 103 years - it museumland.net
Ford's Theatre was the setting of the fateful night of April 14, 1865, when, during a scene of Our American Cousin , John Wilkes Booth shot Abraham Lincoln while the president sat in his box with his wife and two guests. Lincoln was carried to the home of William Petersen across 10th Street and pronounced dead the next morning. Booth was captured ten days later in a Maryland barn. Operated through culturaltourismdc.org
Last time we were in Washington, DC Ford's Theatre had much of their museum and exhibit space closed for renovation. On this visit to see their production of "A Christmas Carol" we were pleased to also be able to take i... igougo.com
The famous assassination of President Abraham Lincoln here on April 14, 1865 has placed this theater firmly in history. mytravelguide.com
Fords Theatre Museum combines a remarkable collection of historic artifacts with a variety of interactive exhibits to tell the story of Abraham Lincolns presidency. Using environmental recreations, videos and three-dimensional figures, the museum transports visitors to 19th-century Washington, where they can follow Lincoln from his arrival in Washington in 1861. Exhibits explore Lincolns Presidential museumsusa.org
Best known as the place in which President Abraham Lincoln was assassinated in 1865, Ford's Theatre is one of the nation's most visited sites. Lincoln took great spiritual comfort in the theatre, reportedly attending Ford's more than a dozen times. It was reopened in 1968 and is now a live, working theater. go.com
Ford's Theater, the place where Lincoln was shot. It's also the location of the annual Christmas Carol production during the holiday season. trekaroo.com

reviews from web

The New Museum is Open - 4 out of 5 stars from MilwVon on January 2, 2011: Last time we were in Washington, DC Ford's Theatre had much of their museum and exhibit space c... from igougo.com

I have taken the tour at Ford's Theatre a couple of times. It is very neat and still in great shape. I haven't been able to watch a production yet, but hope to one day. T... from trekaroo.com

I had never before visited Fords Theater, and I was pleasantly surprised. My daughters are both very interested in Abraham Lincoln, and as a family, we have visited sever... from trekaroo.com

The people at the Ford's Theater were so friendly and full of information. We first went downstairs and looked at the many items and read so much about our History. It wa... from trekaroo.com

Ford's Theatre and the Petersen House - 5 out of 5 stars from azsunluvr on May 31, 2010: Closed for renovations on my last visit, I was anxious to see Fords Theatre and t... from igougo.com

Lincoln at Ford's Theatre - 4 out of 5 stars from callen60 on February 8, 2010: Whatevers onstage here, its sobering to sit in this intimate theatre. No matter where your... from igougo.com

Ford's Theatre - 4 out of 5 stars from zabelle on June 11, 2003: Fords Theatre is one of those places that I have always wanted to visit but have never quite managed to d... from igougo.com

Ford's Theatre and the Peterson House - 5 out of 5 stars from Amber Autumn on May 11, 2005: from igougo.com

Ford's Theatre - 5 out of 5 stars from mafnet on November 20, 2006: This is where Lincoln was assassinated. Story goes that Booth blocked the door and, when the funniest ... from igougo.com

Ford's Theater - 4 out of 5 stars from BeAdventureous! on July 23, 2001: This is where Lincoln was shot! The tour guide narrates the story, while you sit enrapt in one of... from igougo.com

details from web

more detail url: http://washington.org/visiting/browse-dc/attractions
neighborhood: Penn Quarter
attraction type: Monuments and Landmarks
e-mail: groups@fords.org
mailing address: Washington, DC 20004
staff: Kym Elders, Superintendent
museum type: History
topics: district of columbia
categories: Theatre
languages: English
good for babies rating: 0.5/5
good for school-age rating: 3.5/5
good for teens rating: 3.5/5
good for toddlers rating: 1.5/5
good for kids rating: 3.5/5
location: Washington, District of Columbia
ages: 10 adult
categories: Museums & Monuments
cross street: Between E Street and F Street
editorial review: Ford's Theater--the place of Abraham Lincoln's 1865 assassination--is one of the most famous historical sites in D.C. After 18 months of renovations, it reopened in February 2009 and is now open...

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