Night of Lincoln Assassination: from White House to Ford Theatre
Overview
This tour will take you minute by minute through the last day of the 16th President, Abraham Lincoln.
You will meet the conspirators who were desperately trying to save the Confederate cause in the dying days of the Civil War. There were to be 3 attacks that night. This tour unfolds as a story filled with suspense, intrigue, and espionage.
-The White House - where Lincoln gave his final speech in the presence of his later assassin, John Wilkes Booth
-Home of Secretary of State Seward - who was attacked that night by a co-conspirator of Booth
-National Theatre - potential site of Booth's attack on Lincoln, but instead where his young son learned of the death of his father.
-Site of the Kirkwood House Hotel - where VP Andrew Johnson lived and an attack on him was planned.
-Ford's Theatre - the site of the assassination while watching a play. Travelers may opt to visit on their own. Tickets from NPS required.
-Peterson's Boarding House - where Lincoln took his final breath.
What's Included
- 2 Hour Guided Walking Tour Following in Lincoln's Footsteps
- Historic Photos to View on the Tour of Sites and Characters
- Professional, Licensed Tour Guide
- Entrance into Ford's Theatre (tickets from NPS required)
Meeting Location
1525 H Street Northwest
Washington, DC 20005, USA
Detailed check-in instructions, including the exact address, are provided with your booking confirmation.
511 10th Street Northwest
Washington, DC 20004, USA
The tour ends outside Ford's Theatre. We do not go inside Ford's Theatre on the tour.
What To Expect
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St. John's Episcopal Church
5 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
Lafayette Square
10 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
White House
10 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
United States Department of the Treasury (pass by)
The National Theatre
10 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
Old Post Office Pavilion
5 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
Pennsylvania Avenue Northwest (pass by)
Ford's Theatre
15 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
Petersen Boarding House
10 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
Baptist Alley (pass by)
Additional Info
- Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
- Wheelchair accessible
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Please note: This tour does not enter any buildings during the tour
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 15 travelers
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Activity code: C-41376P6
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