Ford's Theatre, Historic theatre and museum in Washington, D.C., United States.
The Georgian architecture theatre includes a museum, the Petersen House, and Aftermath Exhibits spread across multiple connected buildings in central Washington D.C.
The theatre, which opened in August 1863, gained national significance as the location where President Abraham Lincoln was assassinated on April 14, 1865.
Ford's Theatre maintains an active performance schedule featuring theatrical productions while simultaneously functioning as an educational center about Lincoln's presidency.
The venue accommodates 665 visitors and provides wheelchair access, an elevator, and sensory-friendly options for guests with specific requirements.
The theatre complex incorporates virtual reality technology that presents first-person accounts from witnesses who experienced Lincoln's final hours.
Location: Washington, D.C.
Official opening: August 1863
Architectural style: Georgian architecture
Capacity: 665
Website: https://fords.org
GPS coordinates: 38.89663,-77.02570
Latest update: May 26, 2025 19:16
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