Visiting Ford's Theatre 🕋

The Site of President Lincoln's Assassination Just a week before Trump was assassinated, I visited Ford's Theatre in DC, where President Lincoln was assassinated. I couldn't help but think about how seemingly easy it was for someone to get close enough to assassinate a president. 🗡️ The Assassination In April 1875, as the Civil War was drawing to a close, Lincoln's firm stance on abolition had stirred intense resentment among Southern opponents. On the evening of April 14th, the assassin, who had concealed a small firearm in his shoe, took advantage of a moment when Lincoln was watching a performance and his bodyguard was absent. He slipped into the president's box and shot Lincoln in the back of the head with a small pistol. Lincoln succumbed to his injuries the following day. 🧩 Travel Tips - Ford's Theatre is an extremely underrated tourist spot in Washington. A visit typically takes about 1-2 hours, and it's conveniently located near other popular DC attractions. It's definitely worth a visit! - You can reserve tickets online for a fee, but you can also get them for free on-site. Since it's not a popular destination, tickets are usually readily available. I recommend getting tickets that include museum entry and checking the times for "Museum Entry." - The theatre also hosts performances regularly, so keep an eye out if you're interested. - Additionally, across from the theatre, there's an impressive display of books in the exhibition hall—thousands of books about Lincoln stacked over three floors. You can take an elevator to the top and walk down through the stacks. Nearby Attractions - Hard Rock Cafe: A great place to grab a meal. I just visited to check it out. They have some interesting memorabilia and items from famous concerts. - American Art Museum: Also a portrait museum, it stays open late. 📍 Ford's Theatre #SeeTheWorldWithoutFilters #DCHiddenGems #CulturalSites #dmvwhattodo #museumvisit #USAttractions #Travelogue #WashingtonDC #RecommendedSpot