Ford Theater Washington DC

Ford's Theatre

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The site of the April 14, 1865, assassination of President Abraham Lincoln, Ford's Theatre is a working theatre, historical monument, world-class museum …

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Jan 25, 2025
Rude staff on entry and then an unexpected announcement made giving 5 mins to leave the theatre because the staff wanted it for a rehearsal. Would have been better if they'd told us before we entered…Full review by GuildfordCookies
Jan 14, 2025
I cannot say enough good about this place. Huge change from my last visit, I was amazed at the exhibit now completed. Very well put together and thought out. So amazing to have a preserved piece o…Full review by FREPLUG
Dec 24, 2024
Good experience for the kids . Recommend the $5 each audio phone. It gets crowded even in the non busy months. But still a good place to learn. The employees try their hardest to be helpful and i app…Full review by zemgirl
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Ford's Theatre has been used for various stage performances beginning in the 1860s. It is also the site of the assassination of U.S. Presiden…
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Opened in the 1860s, this theater is known as the place of Abraham Lincoln's assassination in 1865. While performing Our American Cousin…
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Facts

Owner:National Park Service
Opened:August 1863
Construction completed:1863
Architectural style:Late Victorian
Area:0.29 acres (0.12 ha) (theater alone) less than one acre (entire NHS)
Type:Regional theater

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Hello and what are the ticket prices for A Christmas Carol?
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Sorry James. I don’t know.
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Answer by chris t · Dec 4, 2024
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Online checkout for tickets says by clicking I agree to abide by covid protocol, including a negative test or proof of …
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Online checkout for tickets says by clicking I agree to abide by covid protocol, including a negative test or proof of vaccination. Anyone been there recently to know whether they're requiring a negative test or proof of vaccination??
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I had been there in December 2022 and no one checked for Covid or asked to see certificates. I don't think they will ask you. They just didn't update their site.
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How much time should we budget for our visit (September 2021)? We have a historic site ticket for both the museum …
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How much time should we budget for our visit (September 2021)? We have a historic site ticket for both the museum and the theater walk through.
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I would say allow 2 to 3 hours at least. Lots to read and see and the videos.
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