Academic Programs –> Lincoln Memorial, Ford's Theatre, & Petersen's Boarding House
Lincoln Memorial, Ford's Theatre, & Petersen's Boardinghouse
While visiting three destinations on this trip, students examine the life and presidency of Abraham Lincoln, focusing in particular on his leadership and decisions during the Civil War. In addition, students learn about the timing and circumstances of his assassination, and visit the very spot where his life was taken. Finally, students consider the important role that the Lincoln Memorial has played as a symbolic venue in the struggle for civil rights, hosting such historic events as Marian Anderson's concert and Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.'s famed "I Have a Dream" speech. As part of this program, students learn portions of King's speech as well as the introduction to Lincoln's "Gettysburg Address."
While visiting Lincoln's box in Ford's Theatre, students examine a drawing showing where President Lincoln and his guests were sitting on the night of April 14, 1865. (top right)
With guidance from a Park Ranger, students inspect some of the weapons John Wilkes Booth carried during his attempted escape. (top left)
While visiting the Lincoln Memorial, students recite part of Dr. King's "I Have a Dream" speech from the very spot where he stood. (left)
Students visit the bedroom in Petersen's Boardinghouse where Lincoln spent his final hours. (below left)
Students prepare to ascend the stairs to the Lincoln Memorial. (below right)
While visiting Lincoln's box in Ford's Theatre, students examine a drawing showing where President Lincoln and his guests were sitting on the night of April 14, 1865. (top right)
With guidance from a Park Ranger, students inspect some of the weapons John Wilkes Booth carried during his attempted escape. (top left)
While visiting the Lincoln Memorial, students recite part of Dr. King's "I Have a Dream" speech from the very spot where he stood. (left)
Students visit the bedroom in Petersen's Boardinghouse where Lincoln spent his final hours. (below left)
Students prepare to ascend the stairs to the Lincoln Memorial. (below right)
To see select archived trips to the Lincoln Memorial and Ford's Theatre, click on the links below.