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Resources/learning opportunities for teachers/students from the Ford's Theatre Education Team. Join the conversation! #FordsEdu

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Celebrate America’s 250th with new classroom resources!

Engage students with lessons on the Declaration of Independence & Gettysburg Address, plus teacher created activities on civic engagement.

Ready-to-use and tailored for all grade levels. Explore at https://t.co/OFsS5Z9ZMR

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Thrilled to see National Oratory Fellow, Anna Boyd, and her two student delegates from @Gwd50Schools share their vibrant experince visting D.C. with Ford's Theatre this past May for our annual Retreat.
Read all about their impactful trip @ijindexjournal!

https://t.co/XpL4Hf6Rhy

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Don't miss Ford's Theatre's Irani Foundation Dir. of Education, Tricia Patrick's presentation on Arts-Integrated Theatre Strategies for Empathy, Communication, and Civic Discourse at the 2026 @KEDCGrants Summer Conference Jun 8-12!

Register today!

https://t.co/pvfDfCKoex

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If there is anything I’ve learned participating in @KEDCGrants @kedc_epic it is to center student learning in real world experiences. This week, my students and I have gone from America’s Capitol to Kentucky’s capitol & learned so much in the process.

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Step beyond the headlines of April 14, 1865.

On 5/12 our History Talks webinar will uncover the stories of the lesser-known witnesses of the Lincoln assassination—from theater workers to artists and performers whose lives were forever changed. Register at https://t.co/uEUeiVvvcz

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After traveling 13 days across 7 states, President Lincoln's body was laid to rest #OTD at Oak Ridge Cemetery in Springfield, Illinois.

Thousands met the train to pay their respects and mourn together; a powerful moment of shared grief and unity for a nation forever changed.

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Finish the school year strong with a FREE interactive virtual workshop with a Ford's Teaching Artists to build students’ public speaking and leadership skills in a dynamic, history-based environment.

📍 Perfect for classrooms nationwide. Register today!
https://t.co/B2KBekPpkb

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Learn more about the symposium and reserve your tickets today! https://t.co/IVXNkqqQKV

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Register now for Legacy in the Making! | May 17, 1–5 pm

Join thought leaders in a daylong symposium exploring the enduring relevance of the Declaration of Independence’s principles, Lincoln’s conviction in upholding them, and their lasting influence on American identity!

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Learn more about the symposium and reserve your tickets today!https://t.co/IVXNkqqQKV

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📸: Michael Bunce and Stephen F. Schmidt in the Ford’s Theatre production of One Destiny. Photo by Gary Erskine.

Learn More about One Destiny!
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One Destiny, is a signature Ford's Theatre one-act play that brings to life the night of Abraham Lincoln’s assassination through the eyes of two witnesses.

See this timeless play on stage through May 15 while visting Ford's, or stream it anytime with One Destiny: On Demand!

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#OTD the nation mourned Abraham Lincoln’s death—and swore in Andrew Johnson as president, marking a sudden and solemn transfer of power.

In the shadow of tragedy, Reconstruction began—a new chapter filled with uncertainty, challenges and the hope of binding up a nation's wounds.

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#OTD 161 years ago, a single shot at Ford’s Theatre changed history. Abraham Lincoln, who led the nation through its darkest chapter, was struck down just as hope began to heal a divided country.

We remember not just the tragedy—but his vision of unity, freedom and resilience.

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April is a busy - and meaningful - month at Ford's Theatre 🎭

Alongside 1776, we commemorate the anniversary of President Lincoln's assiassination with special programs and events.

See what's coming up!
To register for an event visit https://t.co/IiMPnvL2I3

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The story of the Lincoln assassination is a well known one, but have you ever visited the graves of those involved with the events of that fateful night?

Join us at Congressional Cemetery on 4/18 for keynote remarks and a docent led tour. Register at https://t.co/zLkSlcWVbI

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Eager to uncover deeper stories of Civil War Washington? Step across the street from Ford’s Theatre and into one of the most poignant moments in American history.

Join us on 4/14 for "Inside the Petersen House," a free virtual History Talk. Register at https://t.co/EtkTnXZasS.

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We've all had bad dates, including, it would seem, Abraham Lincoln, the 16th President of the United States.

In 1838, at just 29 years old, he admitted in a letter, “I most emphatically… made a fool of myself,” after a proposal of marriage ended in rejection.

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Women's History Month wouldn't be complete at Ford's Theatre without Mary Lincoln. Her life—and legacy—extended far beyond her role as First Lady of the United States. Her story reflects the complexities of leadership, loss and public life for women in 19th-century America.

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Step into 1865 and help solve the assassination of President Lincoln. Assist Detective James McDevitt, examine real clues, hear witness statements and interact with a live actor in this immersive experience.

FREE & open to the public on 4/21! Register at https://t.co/EtbJtZGdNj