Upcoming
3617 Assassination of Lincoln: Context, Conspiracy, and Consequences
Explore the dramatic events surrounding President Lincoln’s assassination in this FREE 90-minute session. Delve into 1865 U.S. culture, key moments in Lincoln’s and John Wilkes Booth’s lives, and the fateful night at Ford’s Theatre. The class also traces Booth’s capture, Lincoln’s funeral procession, and the present-day sites of Ford’s Theatre and Lincoln’s grave.
This class is offered free of charge, thanks to a generous donor.
Instructors
Mark Peterson
Lifelong Learning Instructor
Contact us
- Highland Community College
- li••••g@hig••••d.edu
- 815 599 3403
Location
Oregon Depot Museum, 401 Collins Street, Oregon, IL
Classifications
Categories
- History & Culture
Age Groups
- All