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Videos by Ford's Theatre in Washington D.C.. Where Lincoln's Legacy Lives!
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Today is International Self-Care Day, and we are reflecting on one of our favorite Lincoln quotes shared by Joe Mallon in our annual production of “One Destiny.”
Inside the Presidential Box at Ford's Theatre
Ever wonder what the Presidential Box looks like on the inside? While patrons may not be able to enter themselves during a visit, this video gives you an up-close look at this historic room.
#OTD in 1865, theatre owner John T. Ford attempted to re-open Ford’s Theatre just three months after Lincoln’s assassination. In this video, we explain what stopped him.
#OTD in 1865, conspirators Mary Surratt, Lewis Powell, David Herold and George Atzerodt were executed for their involvement in Lincoln’s assassination. Did you learn about all eight conspirators in school, or only Booth? Let us know in the comments! In collaboration with Ford's Theatre National Historic Site.
How accurate is the recreation of #FordsTheatre? We spoke with Ford's Theatre National Historic Site to explore where the recreation began. #NationalCameraDay
America's Road to Freedom
On June 19, 1865, two and a half years after the issue of the Emancipation Proclamation, Union General Gordon Granger rode into Galveston, Texas to issue General Order No. 3, which stated that all enslaved people were now free.
Today, we reflect on the long road to freedom in the U.S. with the US National Archives. To learn more about Juneteenth and to explore pivotal records, visit us online or in person.
#Juneteenth #RepresentedInTheArchives #FordsTheatre
Ford's Theatre Honors Librarians at Annual Gala
📚 Abraham Lincoln's love for reading is a value we continue to honor today. At this year's Ford's Theatre Annual Gala, we were proud to celebrate librarians from around the nation who embody the same commitment to learning, reading and storytelling that Lincoln had.
Ford’s Theatre was recreated based on photographs from #CivilWar photographer Matthew Brady, but did you ever wonder who recreated it? We spoke with flag scholar Steven Hill who made one of the most visually iconic parts of our historic site. #FlagDay
🚨 Spoiler Alert: Ford’s Theatre is NOT original! In this video with Ford's Theatre National Historic Site, we explore what happened to the interior of the site in 1893.
Cabinet Conversations: Communicating Across the Divide
Join us for our next Cabinet Conversation in celebration of Juneteenth, civics season and bipartisan collaboration. Cabinet Conversations: Communicating Across the Divide centers on bridging cultural and political divides by facilitating civic discourse. Our guest speakers will demonstrate efforts to bring people from diverse walks of life together in community conversation, engage with others who hold different ideas and opinions and inspire others to seek common ground through art and advocacy. This conversation will feature Paul Brathwaite (Chief Strategist, Federal Street Strategies), Dr. Ritu Radhakrishnan (Department Chair and Associate Professor for the Curriculum and Instruction Department, SUNY Oswego) and Psalmayene 24 (Director and Playwright). The conversation will be facilitated by Ford's Theatre Director of Equity Diversity and Inclusion, Teela Foxworth.
Ford’s Theatre in Washington, D.C.
It’s International Museum Day! A historical site (Ford's Theatre National Historic Site ), education center and active theatre exploring Lincoln’s legacy, Ford’s Theatre is thrilled to welcome hundreds of thousands of people each year to our campus.
Let us know in the comments what your favorite part of our campus is. ⬇️
Ford’s Theatre mourns the loss of Roger Corman, “The Pope of Pop Cinema” and the director of “Little Shop of Horrors” (1960).
More urchins content 🤝 A first look at Jake Loewenthal as Seymour #Theatre #Theater #MusicalTheatre #Performance #FordsLittleShop #DCTheatre
"Little Shop of Horrors" at Ford's Theatre
America’s favorite cult classic musical is on America’s stage for just a few more weeks! 🌱 “If you’re looking for a fun musical escape this season, bite on this” (Free-Lance Star).
How do we feed the Dentist’s head to Audrey II each night? Just a little bit of theatre magic from our incredible Props Designer/Coordinator, Marie Schneggenburger. ✨
Immediately following President Abraham Lincoln’s assassination at Ford’s Theatre, Detective James McDevitt sprang into action to unravel the conspiracy led by John Wilkes Booth. In this video, our very own Detective McDevitt for our History on Foot walking tours, actor Chris Stinson, takes you through the manhunt for Booth and the conspirators. Book your walking tour at bit.ly/HistoryOnFoot.
On April 14, 1865, actor John Wilkes Booth fatally shot President Abraham Lincoln as he watched a performance of “Our American Cousin” from the Ford's Theatre presidential box. Explore the history of that fateful night in this video with Ford's Theatre National Historic Site.