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Ford's Theater. History on Foot Walking Tour. Join Elizabeth Keckly, free black woman and confidante to First Lady Mary Todd Lincoln, as she tells the story of her friendship with the Lincoln family and of her efforts to help former slaves find their way in the newly free Washington City. This tour lasts approximately 90 minutes and the distance walked is about 1.5 miles. Tours are offered at 11:15 a.m. on Saturdays September 11 and 18 and October 2, 9, 16 and 23. Tickets for the Elizabeth Keckly walking tour are available for sale July 26 at fords.org.

Tickets for History on Foot
Tickets for History on Foot are $12 for individuals and $10 for groups of 20 or more. Individual tickets can be reserved through Ticketmaster at (202) 397-SEAT or by visiting www.fords.org. Ticketmaster fees apply. Groups of 20 or more may reserve tickets by calling (202) 638-2367.