Lincoln Memorial

Academic Programs –> Lincoln Memorial, Ford's Theatre, & Petersen's Boarding House –> Ms. Hall's class, Ferebee-Hope E.S.

Lincoln Memorial, Ford's Theatre, and Petersen's Boarding House

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."

In Petersen's Boarding House, students examine the bedroom where Lincoln died. (top left)

With guidance from a Park Ranger, students study the clothes and personal effects Lincoln wore to Ford's Theatre on the night of his assassination. (top right)

Ms. Hall's class pauses for a photo in front of the Lincoln Memorial. (right)

At the Lincoln Memorial, students recite portions of Dr. King's "I Have a Dream" speech and of Lincoln's "Gettysburg Address." (below right)

Park Rangers describe Lincoln's assassination and surrounding events to Ms. Hall's students. (below left)