Petersen House

The Petersen House, a modest three-room boarding house, stands as the site where President Abraham Lincoln breathed his last after being shot by John Wilkes Booth on April 14, 1865. Located directly across the street from Ford’s Theatre, the place where the assassination took place, the house now serves as a museum. Administered by the National Park Service, it offers visitors a glimpse into the somber and historically significant moments that unfolded within its walls. Today, guests can explore the preserved rooms and learn about the events that led to one of the most pivotal moments in American history.