Exterior, Ford's Theater, where Lincoln was shot
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| Title | Exterior, Ford's Theater, where Lincoln was shot |
| Coverage-Year | 1865-04-14 |
| Description | Ford’s Theater in Washington D.C. is a popular historic site, operated by the National Park Service. It has been restored to its appearance April 14, 1865, the night that Abraham Lincoln was assassinated. |
| Interpretation | Ford’s Theater operates as a working theater. Tours of the building must be scheduled around performances. The exterior and the audience portion of the interior are restored, but the stage area is a contemporary working theater. In the lower level of the building is a museum, with many objects relating to Lincoln’s assassination. There is also a small gift shop and bookstore. |
| Lesson Plans / Themes | Antebellum Society and the Civil War |
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| Author or Creator | Illinois Heritage Association |
| Source | Ford's Theater, Washington D.C. |
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| Collection Publisher | Illinois Heritage Association |
| Rights Management Statement | Copyright Not Evaluated |
| Resource Identifier | IHA00166 |
| Date Created | 3-13-02 |
| Collection Title | Teaching with Digital Content (Cultural Heritage Community) |
| Collection | Teaching with Digital Content (Cultural Heritage Community) |
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Exterior, Ford's Theater, where Lincoln was shot |