Lincoln Assassination Tour with Civil War Sites & Petersen House
Description
Join a DC expert on a one-a-kind experience to learn about the Civil War history of Washington. We begin with the lead up to the Civil War and how the US Capitol was the staging ground for its beginning. Next we see the home and office of Clara Barton. From there we walk up to the Portrait Gallery and discuss key players in the Civil War and its inception all in a building that acted as a Civil War Hospital. We finish by discussing the plot to assassinate Abraham Lincoln. We will see the exterior of Ford's Theatre and visit the room across the street where President Lincoln took his final breath. Highlights include: See Civil War Monuments and Memorials Learn about prominent Civil War figures and see President Lincoln's life masks in the National Portrait Gallery Hear the events of the Lincoln assassination and see the room where the president passed away
Tour Options
Itinerary
See Clara Barton's Missing Soldiers Office where the famous Civil War nurse helped reunite and bring closure to loved ones
See portraits of famous Civil War figures and the life masks of Abraham Lincoln in the building that housed Union soldiers and Lincoln's second inaugural ball.
Your guide will take you through the home where President Lincoln passed away on the morning of April 15th after his assassination across the street
Explore the exterior of Ford's Theatre, Star Saloon, and Baptist Alley as you learn about every move of Abraham Lincoln and John Wilkes Booth on the night of April 14th, 1865.
Highlights
What's included
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Important Information
- Wheelchair accessible
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
- All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Reviews(1)
This was a monumentally informative and incredible tour. From the moment I walked into the "unscripted" office, I felt like I had lucked into the right place/right tour. Sean was an amazing guide. THIS PLACE IS WHERE TO GO WHEN YOU WANT TO KNOW!
Wow! Your incredible words and compliments really touch me. I'm so glad you had a great tour going back in time to see what DC was like during the Civil War and experience the past in a new way. See you next time you come to visit us! -Shane
