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234,542 234,542 students reserved or purchased tickets to visit Ford’s Theatre. Education: Field Trips Ford’s Theatre offers field trip experiences for local students, including actor-led historic site visits and opportunities to see mainstage matinees. Student matinees also include pre-show workshops and previews for teachers and staff- and actor-led post-show discussions. Students learn about Civil War history and Abraham Lincoln’s legacy, in addition to experiencing live theatre, often for the first time. “The play was great. I loved [it] and I hope you have another play coming. Please invite me to it, I would be delighted.” – Tatyana, 4th grade, DC Public Schools “The Laramie Project has had a great impact on my mind, spirit, and soul. I would love to one day to be part of a great change in someone’s life, such as the play had on me.” – Chaya, high school, Capital City Public Charter School, DC 6,546 students participated in education programs and experiences. 3,939 local students came on a field trip to Ford’s Theatre on 59 free buses. Background photo by Gary Erskine. 7 | F O R D ’ S T H E AT R E