Educational Programming
The Ford’s Theatre education program will use a variety of artistic- and inquiry-based learning strategies to impart lessons regarding the leadership and legacy of Abraham Lincoln that still resonate today.
A newly-created Tenth Street campus will house the education program. The campus will be comprised of the theatre building and its new adjoining lobby space, the Petersen House and a soon-to-be-purchased property at 514 Tenth Street, adjacent to the Petersen House. Through a new, robust Web- and off-site extension programming, Ford’s Theatre will expand its reach into classrooms across the nation.
Between the Tenth Street facilities and the “virtual campus” offerings, Ford’s Theatre will provide:
- Experiential learning centered on Abraham Lincoln, his presidency and the Civil War era
- Compelling and engaging American history and social studies lessons for students of all ages, conveyed through theatrical performances, story-telling and museum education strategies
- A rich collection of artifacts and resources relating to the life and legacy of President Lincoln
- Special materials and opportunities for educators to explore President Lincoln’s unparalleled leadership and vision
- An upgraded and enhanced museum experience with interactive exhibits and artifacts from Lincoln’s assassination and the Civil War era
- Programming that provides additional opportunities for families and school groups to explore Lincoln’s legacy through a variety of creative workshops
- Opportunities for students worldwide to engage in the theatre experience virtually
- Lectures hosted by scholars from the Ford’s Theatre Advisory Council
- Performances by renowned artists
"Upon the subject of education, not presuming to dictate any plan or system respecting it, I can only say that I view it as the most important subject which we as a people can be engaged in."
—President Abraham Lincoln
For more information about the Abraham Lincoln Bicentennial Campaign, please contact Heather Lady, Campaign Associate, at (202) 434-9527 or by e-mail to campaign@fords.org.