The Story of Ford's Theatre
Discover the legacy of Ford's Theatre in Washington D.C with guest speakers from the museum. Originally a Baptist church, the building was converted into a performance theatre in 1863. In this lecture, staff will detail the infamous events surrounding President Lincoln's assassination. You'll learn about the building's transformation from a crime scene into a government facility as well as how the structure was restored into a national historic site and working performance space today!
Registration encouraged. Walk-ins welcome.
Modern Ford’s Theatre facade © Maxwell MacKenzie. Image of historic facade by Mathew Brady, courtesy of Library of Congress. Library of Congress: LC-DIG-cwpbh-03579. Art by Gary Erskine.
- Date:
- Saturday, August 1, 2026
- Time:
- 2:00pm - 3:00pm
- Location:
- John Marshall Meeting Room 1, John Marshall Meeting Room 2
- Library Branch:
- John Marshall Library
- Categories:
- America 250 History/Culture
- Audience:
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