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The Night of Lincoln's Assassination Walking Tour
This tour will take you minute by minute through the last day of the 16th President, Abraham Lincoln.
You will meet the conspirators who were desperately trying to save the Confederate cause in the dying days of the Civil War. There were to be three attacks that night. This tour unfolds as a story filled with suspense, intrigue, and espionage.
Learn about and see:
-The White House - where Lincoln gave his final speech in the presence of his later assassin, John Wilkes Booth
-Home of Secretary of State Seward - who was also attacked that night by a co-conspirator of Booh
-National Theatre - a potential site of Booth's attack on Lincoln, but instead where his young son learned of the death of his father.
-Site of the Kirkwood House Hotel - where Vice President Andrew Johnson lived and an attack on him was planned that night.
-Ford's Theatre - the site of the assassination while watching a play in a full house.
-Peterson's Boarding House - where Lincoln took his final breath.
Duration: 2 hours.
You will meet the conspirators who were desperately trying to save the Confederate cause in the dying days of the Civil War. There were to be three attacks that night. This tour unfolds as a story filled with suspense, intrigue, and espionage.
Learn about and see:
-The White House - where Lincoln gave his final speech in the presence of his later assassin, John Wilkes Booth
-Home of Secretary of State Seward - who was also attacked that night by a co-conspirator of Booh
-National Theatre - a potential site of Booth's attack on Lincoln, but instead where his young son learned of the death of his father.
-Site of the Kirkwood House Hotel - where Vice President Andrew Johnson lived and an attack on him was planned that night.
-Ford's Theatre - the site of the assassination while watching a play in a full house.
-Peterson's Boarding House - where Lincoln took his final breath.
Duration: 2 hours.
Washington D.C. Lincoln Assassination History Walking Tour
This walking tour reveals what happened on the night that changed the history of a nation forever. Journey back in time to learn about the three-pronged attack designed to change the course of U.S. politics and Government, and its impact on American and world history. This thrilling one-of-a-kind walking tour doesn’t just visit the main landmark locations involved in the plot to assassinate Abraham Lincoln but immerses you in incredible insights and revelations that will make you look upon the assignation of the 16th President of the United States in a completely different light as well as other assassinations.
With your expert local Washington D.C. guide, you will journey back in time to learn about the three-pronged attack designed to change the course of U.S. politics and Government.
The assassination of the 16th President of the United States is shrouded in mystery, intrigue, and conspiracy; however, this tour will reveal the truth behind the infamous night.
Duration: 2 hours 30 minutes.
With your expert local Washington D.C. guide, you will journey back in time to learn about the three-pronged attack designed to change the course of U.S. politics and Government.
The assassination of the 16th President of the United States is shrouded in mystery, intrigue, and conspiracy; however, this tour will reveal the truth behind the infamous night.
Duration: 2 hours 30 minutes.
D.C.’s Hidden Observation Deck to Lincoln’s Last Moments
Walk through Lincoln’s last moments, discover a hidden observation deck, explore memorials, historic hotels, and end with epic views of the White House at Lafayette Square.
Duration: 2 hours 30 minutes.
Duration: 2 hours 30 minutes.
