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Petersen House

Petersen House Tours and Tickets

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The Petersen House was the site of President Abraham Lincoln’s death after assassin John Wilkes Booth shot him on April 14, 1865. A simple three-room boarding house, it’s located right across the street from Ford’s Theatre, where Lincoln was attacked. Today, the house is a museum administered by the National Park Service.

  • 516 10th St. NW, Washington DC, 20004
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Lincoln Assassination Tour with Fords Theatre and Petersen House

Lincoln Assassination Tour with Fords Theatre and Petersen House

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Learn the full story of President Abraham Lincoln's Assassination on this 2.5-Hour Guided Lincoln Assassination Walking Tour in Washington DC. Join an expert guide as you explore the events that changed the history of a nation on the night a US president was assassinated for the first time. Follow in the footsteps of the most famous assassin in history on the day of April 14, 1865, while learning about life in Washington, DC during the Civil War. Travelers will be able to explore inside the infamous Fords Theatre and Petersen House with Reserved Entry and Guided Tour. Explore Ford's Theatre, the location of President Lincoln's Assassination and see artifacts from the era while learning of their history and significance. Visit the actual room where Lincoln died in the Petersen House. Then, tour downtown Washington DC and see the locations where historic homes and business from the era once stood, and some still do.
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  • 2 hours 30 minutes
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Lincoln Assassination - Spies, Patriots, Truths & Myths Tour

Lincoln Assassination - Spies, Patriots, Truths & Myths Tour

The assassination of the 16th President is shrouded in mystery, intrigue, and conspiracy. This tour will reveal the truth behind the infamous night and the central players including Johnathan Wilke Booths. See the iconic buildings where this great drama played out on the night of April 15th, 1865, that led to the Lincoln Assassination. This walking tour will reveal what happened on the night that changed the history of a nation forever. With a first-class expert local Washington D.C. guide leading the group, tour guests will journey back in time to learn about the three-pronged attack, designed to change the course of U.S. politics and Government. This one-of-a-kind walking tour doesn’t just visit the main landmark locations involved in the plot to assassinate Abraham Lincoln but immerses visitors in fascinating insights & revelations that will make one look upon the assignation of the 16th President of the United States in a completely different light.
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No PhotoLincoln Assassination Tour with Fords Theatre and Petersen House
Monica_B, Nov 2023
Great!!
Jim did an amazing job!! Very personable & had so much knowledge!! Would definitely recommend this tour!!
No PhotoLincoln Assassination Tour with Fords Theatre and Petersen House
Linda_W, Nov 2023
Our tour guide, Tony was...
Our tour guide, Tony was wonderful & made DC come to life. Very knowledgeable & enthusiastic about the topics. Would highly recommend.
No PhotoLincoln Assassination Tour with Fords Theatre and Petersen House
Mitra_F, Oct 2023
it was great to know the...
it was great to know the history behind Lincoln and his assassination. And walk through all the routes he was carried to be treated and where his killer escaped.
No PhotoLincoln Assassination Tour with Fords Theatre and Petersen House
Jacqueline_B, Oct 2023
Great and informative- moved along nicely
Very informative Liam was great He was very thoughtful- and took his time to explain and encouraged us to ask questions
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