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Petersen House

🎟️ Attraction in Downtown, Anacostia, DC

The Petersen House is a 19th‑century federal style row house in Downtown Washington, D.C., known for being the place where President Abraham Lincoln died on April 15, 1865 after being shot at Ford’s Theatre across the street.

Hours

Monday: 9:30 AM – 4:45 PM See full week

• Monday9:30 AM – 4:45 PM
• Tuesday9:30 AM – 4:45 PM
• Wednesday9:30 AM – 4:45 PM
• Thursday9:30 AM – 4:45 PM
• Friday9:30 AM – 4:45 PM
• Saturday9:30 AM – 4:45 PM
• Sunday9:30 AM – 4:45 PM