History on Foot walking tours bring Civil War Washington to life! Tours are of downtown Washington, D.C., and are led by an actor in costume. Group Tickets are $10. Private tours can also be scheduled for 40 or fewer for a flat fee of $500.

Investigation: Detective McDevitt
March through October
Visit the sites and examine the clues on the investigation into the Lincoln Assassination Conspiracy.

A Free Black Woman: Elizabeth Keckly
April through October           
Join Keckly, a free slave and confidante to Mrs. Lincoln, on a trek through Civil War Washington.

Payment Policies for History on Foot

• Once a request is submitted, the group sales office will process and send programming confirmation within FIVE business days. (Please note groups looking to reserve a private tour may have a longer processing time)

• Private History on Foot Tours will require full payment within SEVEN business days of receiving a contract.

• Groups scheduled for a pre-existing History on Foot Tour are required to pay for a reservation within THREE business days of receiving a contract.

• All History on Foot tours will accommodate a maximum of up to forty people.

To Order
The Group Sales office is open Monday- Friday from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Reach us by phone at (202) 638-2367 or by emailing groups{at}fords.org.

Please note: An additional $2.00 restoration fee per ticket will apply at time of reservation.