Washington DC Lincoln Assassination Tour with Fords Theatre and Petersen House

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Experience Highlights

Discover the historic sites associated with the assassination of Abraham Lincoln on this tour of the Fords Theatre and Petersen House in Washington DC. For approximately 2.5 hours, learn about the tragic events that took place at these sites from an expert guide and gain a unique insight into the life and legacy of President Lincoln. The tour includes admission to the sites you visit.

  • Explore Fords Theatre, the exact spot where Lincoln was assassinated, and walk the same halls he walked.
  • Visit the Petersen House, where Lincoln was taken after the shooting and eventually died.
  • Learn about the history and impact of Lincoln's assassination from an expert guide.

What’s included

  • Lincoln Assassination Tour with Fords Theatre and Petersen House in Washington DC of approximately 2.5 hours
  • Expert guide
  • Admission to Ford's Theatre with guided tour
  • Entrance to the Ford Theatre Museum

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Step by Step

On this Lincoln assassination tour, you will have the opportunity to explore two key historic sites in Washington DC: the Fords Theatre and the Petersen House. You'll start at Fords Theatre, the exact spot where Abraham Lincoln was assassinated on April 14, 1865. Accompanied by an expert guide, you will walk the same corridors that President Lincoln walked that fateful night. You'll learn about the events leading up to the assassination and how they impacted the nation at the time.

After visiting the Fords Theatre, you'll head to the Petersen House, where Lincoln was taken after the shooting. Here, you will have the opportunity to see the room where the president was treated and where he eventually passed away. Through your guide's narration, you'll get an in-depth look at Lincoln's final moments and how his death affected the nation at that pivotal moment in history.

Throughout the tour, which will last approximately 2.5 hours, your guide will share historical details and fascinating anecdotes about Abraham Lincoln's life and legacy. You'll learn about his role as president during the Civil War and his fight to abolish slavery. You'll also discover how his assassination changed the course of history and left an indelible mark on the nation. For added convenience, entrance tickets to the tour sites are included.

Reviews

5
· 4 Reviews
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    W. I.
    5
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    The experience of immersing oneself in history was fascinating, but it would be ideal to have more time to explore each location in detail.
  • U
    U. T.
    5
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    The experience of reliving history in the theatre and the house where it all took place was breathtaking, highly recommended for history buffs.
  • Q
    Q. M.
    5
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    I loved the guided tour; I learned a lot about history. The history of the Petersen House was especially interesting for me.
  • Y
    Y. D.
    5
    (0 Reviews)
    I really enjoyed the Lincoln assassination tour, I learned a lot. The guide explained everything very well, I recommend it a lot.
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