Where Lincoln Died
Neighborhood: Downtown
Nearest Train: Metro Center
Phone: +1 202 426 6924
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On April 14, 1865, Abraham Lincoln was shot at Ford's Theater and was brought to this boarding house across the street. Doctors attended to him throughout the night, but he died early the next morning. This house, now a National Historic Site, is open for visitors. It belonged to a tailor, William Petersen. The front and back parlors, as well as the bedroom where Lincoln died, have been restored to their Civil War-era appearance. Though most of the furnishings are not original, the bloodstained pillow and pillowcases are the ones used by Lincoln on that fateful night. A visit here is a solemn affair. Admission is free.
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Not to be missed!
I enjoyed the Petersen house very much. I felt like I was a part of history standing in the bedroom ...
Reviewed by:A Yahoo! Contributor from Auburn, Washington on Feb 10 2008
It was ok if you want to wait a long time to see a couple of things.
It was a really long wait and it wasnt even that interesting. I wouldnt go back but if you are there...
Reviewed by:A Yahoo! Contributor from on May 07 2007
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