Lincoln 1860

Lincoln 1860

Saturday, November 3, 2007

Ford's Theater To Undergo Renovation And Expansion

Ford's Theater in Washington, D.C., the site of Abraham Lincoln's assassination on April 14, 1865 is going under renovation and expansion. An article from the Associated Press details that the theater will become part of a 6-building complex. The complex will include a new museum across the street from the working theater and will help to provide visitors with more insight into the events leading to the assassination.

The weapon John Wilkes Booth used to kill Lincoln will remain on display.

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