FORD'S THEATRE - Key Persons
Lincoln's assassination shocked the nation, and Ford's Theatre remained closed for more than 100 years.
In 1968, Ford's Theatre officially reopened as a national historic site and theatre producing live performances. Today, Ford's offers inspiring theatrical productions, interactive museum exhibits and engaging education programs. Here, you can immerse yourself in America's past while finding meaningful connections to our world today.
Ford's Theatre is operated through a public-private partnership with the National Park Service.
The Lincoln Medal is given by Ford's Theatre Society to those who, through their body of work, accomplishments or personal attributes, exemplify the lasting legacy and mettle of character embodied by Abraham Lincoln.
See the house where President Lincoln died and learn about the people who gathered around him that fateful night.