Uncovering History: The Stories of Abraham Lincoln and Boston Corbett
In 1914, a Massachusetts journalist published a memoir of two men he’d known: Lincoln and Boston Corbett, who shot John Wilkes Booth.
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Mary Surratt Boarding House is Now a Chinese Restaurant
Mary Surratt’s boarding house at 604 H Street NW, where John Wilkes Booth plotted Lincoln’s assassination, is now the Wok and Roll.
The Program for April 14, 1865 at Ford’s Theater – The Night President Lincoln Was Assassinated
Take a look at the program from April 14, 1865 at Ford’s Theater – the night President Lincoln was assassinated. You can see the characters, actors and the ticket prices for the show. Incredible to think of what that audience experienced that night.
Sketches of Abraham Lincoln’s Assassination
The Library of Congress has a large collection of graphic arts created over the course of two centuries. They depict famous locations and subjects. There are a large number dedicated to capturing the assassination and aftermath of President Lincoln. Below are an assortment, with descriptions. The text below this work says, “President Lincoln’s Last Reception, … Read more
Celebrating the 152nd Anniversary of the D.C. Emancipation Act
This week marks the 152nd anniversary of the D.C. Emancipation Act, which ended slavery in the District of Columbia and ultimately freed almost 3,000 slaves in Washington. Celebrate with a parade and other events, and read the transcript of the bill here.
The Day Abraham Lincoln Was Re-Inaugurated: An Amazing Old Photo
Relive history with this amazing old photo from 1865 – the day that Abraham Lincoln was re-inaugurated as President of the United States. View the incredible details and learn about the location of this historic event.
A GoDCer’s Fascinating Family History Involving Abraham Lincoln
A GoDCer shares an interesting story about their family history, which is connected to Abraham Lincoln. Read about the long search for a newspaper article and the fascinating connection to the 16th President.
Lewis Powell: The Man Who Tried to Kill Secretary of State Seward
Lewis Powell was one of Lincoln’s assassins, assigned to kill Secretary of State Seward. This portrait was taken just before his execution.
How Sarah Josepha Hale Urged Abraham Lincoln to Establish a National Day of Thanksgiving
Learn how Sarah Josepha Hale wrote to Abraham Lincoln in 1863 and urged him to establish a national day of thanksgiving. Read the transcribed letter, Lincoln’s proclamation, and Obama’s 2013 Thanksgiving Proclamation.