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people visiting DC take the time to tour Ford's Theatre and also Peterson House, the private home across the street where Lincoln was taken after being shot.
I attended a Civil War era music concert at Ford's and the site offers theatrical plays and events throughout the year. There are also excellent exhibits of related artifacts and personal belongings of Lincoln.
The property is administered by the National Park Service which does a great job interpreting the site and conveying an authentic historic atmosphere reflective of the period and tragedy.
(I'm a museum specialist in history & art with most of my career work at institutions in the DC area).
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ford%27s_Theatre
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