Ford's Theatre - Washington, DC
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N 38° 53.800 W 077° 01.558
18S E 324305 N 4307260
The Fords Theatre National Historic Site consists of the Ford Theatre, where President Abraham Lincoln was shot, and the Petersen House, where Lincoln died.
Waymark Code: WMBFW1
Location: District of Columbia, United States
Date Posted: 05/16/2011
Published By:Groundspeak Premium Member QuesterMark
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The Ford Theatre, where President Abraham Lincoln was shot, is open every day (except Thanksgiving and Christmas). It's free to visit. Tickets for entrance at a specific time can must be obtained as early as 8:30AM every day at the visitor center lobby.

The Petersen House where Lincoln actually died will reopen in the summer of 2011 after repair and rehabilitation.

Ford’s Theatre re-opened its doors as a live performance venue in 1968. In celebration and honor of President Lincoln’s love of theatre, the NPS partner, the Ford’s Theatre Society, produces several shows each year.

Open for tours from 9AM to 5PM.

511 10th Street NW
Washington, DC 20004

State/States the Park is located...: District of Columbia

Park Designation: Historic Park/Site

Times the Visitors Center (or Park) is Open....: From: 8:30 AM To: 5:00 PM

Months the Visitors Center/Park is open...: From: 01/01/2011 To: 12/31/2011

Website From the National Parks Service Page of this Waymark...: [Web Link]

SECONDARY website.: http://www.fords.org/home

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