May 25 Ford Theater, Peterson House

Brianna

Megan & Mom


Kayla

At 10:30am we met up with the Heath students to tour Ford Theater and the Petersen house. What a wealth of information in the museum below the stage area. The students learned about Lincoln's relationship with Frederick Douglas. They learned of the days leading up to Lincoln's assassination. Mr. P. learned how accessible the President was to the people. We searched for and found the very small weapon that caused such immense harm.

We were disappointed not to have been able to see the traditional reenactment of the assassination in the theater itself. A set was being dimantled so on this day the tradition was put on hold. We did however take this opportunity to rest our tired feet and have a good sit.

We crossed the street to Petersen house to see where Pres. Lincoln died. The students noticed the smallness of the bed (a reproduction we learned) and the fact that only males were in the room taking care of the president. Off to the Old Post Office for lunch.