- Lafayette Square - The tour will begin with an introduction to President Lincoln’s final months in the White House. New characters will be introduced as we explore the historic row houses that surround the park.
- The National Theatre - On the day of the assassination, John Wilkes Booth stopped by this theater and met with a friend. Later that evening, Lincoln’s son Tad was at this theater watching a play: Alladin or his Wonderful Lamp.
- Old Post Office Pavilion - Across from this grand old building was the location of the Kirkwood House Hotel. This is where Vice President Andrew Johnson stayed. Conspirator George Azerodt rented a room here and was given the job to attack Johnson that same night…
- Ford’s Theatre - This is the historic theater where John Wilkes Booth snuck up behind the President like a coward and fired that fateful shot. Today it is a working theater and it has been restored to his Civil War era grandeur. Millions of Americans visit this location every year to remember Lincoln and his legacy.
- Petersen Boarding House - This small and simple historic row house was a boarding house at the time of the Civil War. After Lincoln was shot, he was taken to a room on the first floor of this house while the doctors attended to his health. Secretary of War Edwin Stanton interviewed witnesses here that night. Robert Todd Lincoln arrived from the White House and stayed by his father’s side all night. It was a sad procession early the next morning when they finally brought the President’s lifeless body down the steps for his carriage journey back to the White House.
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This expedition chronologically walks you through Abraham Lincoln’s final day as the 16th U.S. President. Engage with the individuals that formed the conspiracy group driven by a desperate hope to uphold the Confederate’s stand in the Civil War’s last moments. The plan was to execute three simultaneous strikes that night. This journey unfolds a thrilling tale of suspense, intrigue, and spying. It commemorates one of the most decisive nights in the Republic’s history.
Your journey’s curator will travel with you back in time using historic neighborhood photos, making the narrative equally engaging for both youngsters and adults. Rated as one of the top-rated tours in DC, it is an expedition that is absolutely worth your time.
- Children must be accompanied by an adult
- Shared tour with a group limited to 17 travelers
- Please note: This tour does not enter any buildings during the tour
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.