Ford's Theatre Society

The site of the April 14, 1865, assassination of President Lincoln, Ford's Theatre holds a unique place in United States history. The theatre has enthralled millions of visitors since its reopening in 1968, and it is one of the most visited sites in the nation's capital.

Ford's Theatre's mission is to celebrate and explore the legacy of Abraham Lincoln and the American experience through theatre and education. The Ford's Theatre Society works to present the Theatre's nearly one million visitors each year with a high quality historic and cultural experience. Its work is what makes this vibrant historic site an important tool for promoting the ideals of leadership, humanity and wisdom espoused by Abraham Lincoln.

With works from the nationally acclaimed "Big River" to the world premieres of "Meet John Doe" and "The Heavens Are Hung In Black", Ford's Theatre is making its mark on the American theatre landscape. Within the near future, Ford's Theatre will also be recognized as a major center for learning, where people of all ages can examine the events of that fateful evening in 1865 and experience the life and legacy of Abraham Lincoln.