Ford's Theatre and the Lincoln assassination

Ford's Theatre, where President Abraham Lincoln was shot on April 14, 1865, preserves the presidential box and related artifacts and operates a museum interpreting the assassination. The Petersen House across the street, where Lincoln died the next morning, also retains historical displays tied to the event. Over time, both the theatre and Petersen House have become focal points for hauntings and folklore about lingering spirits; those reports are anecdotal and debated. The assassination and the preservation of these sites are well-documented historical facts.