The DC Traveler

April 15th, 2008

Lincoln’s Assassination

Today in 1865, just 5 days after the end of the Civil War, around 8:00 in the evening, President Abraham Lincoln his wife, Mary Todd Lincoln along with Major and Mrs. Henry Rathbone, visited Ford’s Theatre for a lively performance of the comedy, Our American Cousin.
Just after 10:00, during the third act, the well-known […]

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June 6th, 2007

Ford’s Theatre Closes until Dec. 2008 for Renovations

If you didn’t get a chance to visit Ford’s Theatre recently, both the theater where President Linclon was assassinated and the museum will be closed for 18 months for renovations.
The $8 million upgrade will include much needed air conditioning and heating improvements, plus lighting, sound system and other improvements.

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