Washington DC Lincoln Assassination Investigation Walking Tour

Go beyond the events of April 14, 1865, and follow the investigation that came next. This Washington DC Lincoln assassination walking tour traces the evidence surrounding John Surratt, the only major conspirator to escape immediate capture after President Lincoln’s assassination.

Over 150 minutes, a carefully structured story brings together crime-scene reconstruction, witness testimony, political intrigue, Confederate espionage, and an international manhunt. Rather than a traditional historical lecture, the experience draws on investigative documentary and true-crime storytelling, inviting you to think like an investigator as the evidence unfolds. An entrance fee is included; meals, bottled water, and gratuities are not.

The route follows city sidewalks and public streets, with some uneven surfaces and curb cuts. Meet on the staircase outside the main door on the K Street side. Join this Washington DC Lincoln assassination walking tour to uncover the lesser-known pursuit of a fugitive at the center of the case.