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NPS lists no current alerts for this site as of Oct 24, 2026, 9:57 PM ET.
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About this site
On April 14, 1865, President Abraham Lincoln was assassinated at Ford’s Theatre. Discover how everyday people experienced a national tragedy and how we have remembered a fallen leader. Today, in partnership with Ford’s Theatre Society, live dramatic productions highlight Lincoln’s love of the theatre and the power of stories to connect us to ourselves and our history.
- Type
- National Historic Site
- State
- District of Columbia
- Address
- 511 10th Street NW, Washington, DC 20004