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Ford's Theatre National Historic Site Stage and Presidential Box circa 1870
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Ford's Theatre National Historic Site
Things To Do
 
Park Rangers and Volunteers in historical dress.

Park Rangers and Volunteers in historical dress.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Join a Ranger Program. Park Rangers and Park Volunteers do a variety of programs, including Living History and Informal Interpretive programs. Or you can attend One Destiny (offered in the spring and early summer), featuring costumed actors who portray two historical figures present the night of the assassination. Tour Ford's Theatre Museum, see rare artifacts such as the deringer used by John Wilkes Booth. 30-45 minutes. Rent an Acoustiguide an audio tour available in both youth and adult versions and featuring character voices, sound effects and historic photos related to the history of Ford's Theatre. Or take a walking tour of the neighborhood around Ford's Theatre with a historic figure from Civil War Washington.

             

Park Ranger Ricca Sarson
Elizabeth Van Lew (Park Ranger, Ricca Sarson)
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Park Ranger Jeff Leary
James Tanner (Park Ranger, Jeff leary)
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Park Ranger Eric Martin
William S. Jett (Park Ranger, Eric Martin)
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Last Updated: October 19, 2011 at 09:07 MST