02/01/2009 - 04/30/2009
A Monday night speakers series celebrating Abraham Lincoln. Begins in February and continues throughout the Bicentennial celebration season Metrorail: Metro Center, Metrobus: D1, D3, D6
Ford’s Theatre
511 Tenth Street, NW
Washington, DC
202-638-2941
http://www.fords.com
02/01/2009 - 02/01/2011
A two person play about the events surrounding the assassination of President Lincoln. 11:15am and 1:15pm Metrorail: Metro Center, Metrobus: D1, D3, D6
Ford’s Theatre
511 Tenth Street, NW
Washington, DC
202-638-2941
http://www.fords.com
02/03/2009 - 03/08/2009
Written by James Still, Directed by Stephen Rayne. A commissioned play that explores the innermost reaches of Lincoln’s mind as he struggles with the loss of his son and the decision to issue the Emancipation Proclamation Metrorail: Metro Center, Metrobus: D1, D3, D6
Ford’s Theatre
511 Tenth Street, NW
Washington, DC
202-638-2941
http://www.fords.com
02/11/2009
Invitation only.
Ford’s Theatre
511 Tenth Street, NW
Washington, DC
202-638-2941
http://www.fords.com
02/12/2009
Ford’s Theatre
511 Tenth Street, NW
Washington, DC
202-638-2941
http://www.fords.com
02/15/2009 - 03/08/2009
4:00 PM
February 15, 2009 and March 8, 2009 Located only blocks from the White House and the War Dept., the Church of the Epiphany was a place of healing during the Civil War. This dramatic presentation recalls Lincoln’s attendance at the funeral of the first Union general killed in battle; the use of the church as a hospital for wounded troops; and the circle of Epiphany people of faith who surrounded Lincoln during his presidential years. Free parking with validation at PMI Garage next door. Metrorail: Metro Center, 13th & G St. exit.
Church of the Epiphany
1317 G Street, NW
Washington, D.C.
03/01/2009
Investigation: Detective James McDevitt (Begins March - ongoing). A Free Black Woman: Elizabeth Keckley (Begins May - ongoing) Metro: Metro Center - 11th St
Ford’s Theatre
511 Tenth Street, NW
Washington, DC
202-638-2941
http://www.fords.com
03/02/2009 - 03/06/2009
Celebrate Woman’s History Month with this one-act family friendly play dramatizes the pivotal moments in the life of American Red Cross founder, Clara Barton. Get a glimpse of the personal stories of her life; how she transformed herself from a shy girl of ten, teased by classmates, into a brave woman caring for fallen soldiers during the battles of the Civil War and her interactions with President Lincoln. The interactive performance includes amazing video images of Clara Barton, including a letter from President Lincoln. See the show at Adventure Theatre and get a free tour of Clara’s House in Glen Echo Park led by a U.S. Park Ranger. Or bring the show to your school, Library or community center. On March 28th, see the show and then take part in a Blood Drive hosted by the American Red Cross, then go to an Open House at the Clara Barton National Historic Site, with free cider and Junior Park Activity Books. Adventure Theatre March 2-6 (Free tour of Clara Barton National Historic Site) and March 28 (Blood Drive/ Clara Barton National Historic Site Open House) /On Tour March 9-27, 2009 Metrorail: Bethesda, Friendship Heights, Metrobus: Ride-On 29, 32
Adventure Theatre
7300 MacArthur Blvd.
Glen Echo
301-634-2270
http://www.adventuretheatre.org
03/27/2009 - 05/25/2009
The voices of Abraham Lincoln and Frederick Douglass resonate throughout this moving song cycle, richly portraying both the famous and lesser known persons so deeply affected by the Civil War. Music by Frank Wildhorn. Book and lyrics by Frank Wildhorn, Gregory Boyd and Jack Murphy. Directed by Jack Calhoun. Metrorail: Metrocenter, Metrobus: D1, D3, D6
Ford’s Theatre
511 Tenth Street, NW
Washington, DC
202-638-2941
http://www.fords.com
