Ford's Theatre is a historic theater located in Washington, D.C. It was built in 1861 and is best known as the site where President Abraham Lincoln was assassinated by John Wilkes Booth on April 14, 1865. The theater originally hosted various performances, including plays and musicals, and continues to serve as a venue for live performances today. After the assassination, the theater was closed for several years and later transformed into a museum dedicated to Lincoln's legacy. Today, visitors can explore exhibits about Lincoln's life and the events surrounding his assassination, making Ford's Theatre an important site for American history.