The Assassination of President Lincoln
A walking tour from the White House and Lafayette Square to the Willard Hotel, the site of Grover's National Theater, Ford's Theatre and Petersen House, St. Patrick's Church and Mary Surratt's boarding house chronicles Lincoln's assassination. Note: Ford's Theatre and Peterson House close at 5:30 p.m. Duration: 2 to 3 hours, depending upon the time of day.
Lincoln in Washington
Stops can include the White House and Lafayette Square, Lincoln Cottage, Fort Stevens (site of the only Civil War battle fought in the District), Battleground National Cemetery (the smallest National Civil War Cemetery), Mount Olivet Cemetery (Mary Surratt's grave), Ford's Theatre, Petersen House (where Lincoln died), and the National Museum of Health and Medicine (to see the fatal bullet). Duration: 3 to 5 hours, depending upon your schedule.
The Assassins' Planned Escape
Through Southern Maryland including Surratt Tavern and Dr. Mudd's house.
Duration: 4 hours because of travel time.
Arlington and Alexandria
Including Arlington Cemetery, the Robert E. Lee Memorial mansion, Lee-Fendall House, and Civil War sites in Alexandria. Duration: 3 hours.
Battlefield Tours
Choose from Fredericksburg, Manassas (Bull Run), Antietam, Monocacy, Harpers Ferry or Gettysburg. Duration: Full day due to travel time.