Ford''s Theatre National Historic Site

Created: 2012/02/21 04:03 PM Last Updated: 2012/05/21 04:03 PM

Attraction Details Attraction Name:Ford''s Theatre National Historic Site

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The Petersen House will be closed to the public for rehabilitation and repair beginning September 26, 2010. The work is expected to be completed in the spring of 2011.

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Explore Ford's Theatre NHS, and discover Abraham Lincoln's life in Washington DC, the struggle for a united country, and the motivation behind Lincoln's Assassination.

The National Park Service presents a variety of programs year round. Review our Schedule of Events for a list of the programs and other important dates that may effect your visit.

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National Mall & Memorial Parks 900 Ohio Drive SW Washington DC USA

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Latitude:38.8951118

Longitude:-77.0363658

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Parking throughout the District of Columbia is restricted generally (see individual area signs for site specific closures/restrictions) from 12:00 a.m.-6:00 a.m. to facilitate cleaning and maintenance.

Washington DC is a very busy metropolitan area. Parking is at a premium throughout the entire city. It is highly recommended that you make use of the efficient public transit system (Metrorail and Metrobus) as well as Tourmobile, the official interpretive visitor transportation service for the National Mall & Memorial Parks. Information and schedules for Metro can be found at www.wmata.com. Information and Schedules for Tourmobile may be found at www.tourmobile.com. Private paid parking garages and lots can be found downtown north of the National Mall. Free on- street parking is generally restricted to two hours (ticketing/towing enforced). Limited free day-long parking is available along Ohio Drive SW which is along the Potomac River south of the Lincoln Memorial or in Lots A, B & C south and west of the Jefferson Memorial.

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