Petersen House Tours and Tickets
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Built in 1849 by William A. Petersen, this historic home located in northwest Washington, D.C. gained its place in history back in 1865, when President Abraham Lincoln died inside its doors after being shot at the Ford’s Theatre the night before. Today, American history buffs can explore the historic museum maintained by the National Park Service and get up close with one of the most notorious moments in our nation’s history.
Visitors can check out a recreation of the scene of Lincoln’s death, which includes replicas of his bed and the bloodstained pillow he slept on. Travelers say that while the Petersen House is definitely worth a visit, tourists should check it out in conjunction with the Ford Theatre for a complete look at its historical context.
516 10th Street NW, Washington, DC
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The Lincoln Assassination Walking Tour
Follow the story of Abraham Lincoln's assassination in April 1865 on this Washington DC walking tour. With a guide, make stops at St. John's Church, Lafayette Square Park, and Ford's Theatre, where the president was shot. Along the way, look at historical photos and listen to anecdotes of mystery and betrayal.
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Lincoln's Assassination: A Self-Guided Audio Tour
Learn about one of the most momentous events in US history in great detail with this self-guided audio tour about Lincoln’s assassination. Trace the former US president’s final days as you explore DC from Lafayette Square past the White House to the front of Ford’s Theater. The tour can be completed in 40 minutes but gives you complete control over when to start and stop again.
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Civil War DC: Spies, Murder Bay, and Lincoln's Last Days
Revisit the days of the United States' turbulent Civil War during this three-hour, small-group walking tour through Washington D.C. Learn about the impact of the conflict on the day-to-day lives of citizens, listen to stories of Confederate and Union spies, and understand the roles that women played in the Civil War—from seamstresses to surgeons.
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