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Introduction

Ford's Theatre is currently undergoing a major renovation.  The Theatre will not be open for public access for several months.  Please check back here to see when it will reopen.

 

 

 
John Wilkes Booth Derringer

Theatre and Museum Closed for Renovations

Ford's Theatre and Museum are currently closed for renovations. The Theatre is due to open on Feburary 12, 2009 with the museum due to open later in the spring of 2009. 

While the Theatre and Museum are closed the Petersen House remains open for visits from the public.

For additional information please visit our Partner the Ford's Theatre Society at their website.

 
Abraham Lincoln Bicentennial Commision

Abraham Lincoln Bicentennial Commission

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Fords Theatre National Historic Park
Washington, dc 20024

Phone

Visitor Information
(202) 426-6841

Climate

Washington has a temperate climate typical of the Mid-Atlantic U.S., with four distinct seasons. Summer tends to be very hot and humid. Spring and fall are mild. Winter can bring cold temperatures, frozen precipitation and, on occasions, major snowstorms.
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Peterson House  

Did You Know?
The dying President was carried out of Ford’s Theatre and across 10th St. into the home of William and Anna Petersen. There the lives of the Petersen family members were forever changed by extraordinary events. Government officials arrived, Mrs. Lincoln grieved, and Mr. Lincoln died.

Last Updated: October 03, 2008 at 13:37 EST