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Special Event

Ranger Wreath Laying at Petersen House

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Fee:

Free.

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Location:

Petersen House, across 10th Street from Ford's Theatre entrance. 516 10th Street, NW, Washington, DC 20004

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Dates & Times

Date:

Monday, April 15, 2024

Time:

7:15 AM

Duration:

15 minutes

A brief program beginning at 7:15 am with wreath laying at 7:22 am, the time of Abraham Lincoln's death

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Description

Join National Park Service staff in commemorating the death of our 16th President of the United States Abraham Lincoln. This annual solemn ceremony helps us remember, reflect, and celebrate the life of Abraham Lincoln. The program will begin at 7:15AM and will feature a wreath-laying at 7:22AM, the time of Abraham Lincoln’s passing.

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Reservation or Registration: No

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Contact Information

Ranger Garrett Kost
[phone]
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Image Gallery

Illustrations of Lincoln's coffin and scenes from assassination in Frank Leslie magazine

The room where Lincoln died with bed, several chairs, dresser, striped wallpaper

Coffin containing the remains of President Lincoln; Small doors leading to the President's box, Ford's theatre...; Murder of President Lincoln; Mr. Lincoln carried
Illus. in: Frank Leslie's illustrated newspaper, vol. 20, no. 502 (1865 May 13), p. 125.

Room in the Petersen House where Abraham Lincoln died, Washington, D.C.
Carol Highsmith, Library of Congress