Eighth And F Sts. Northwest
Washington, District of Columbia 20013

Celebrating Abraham Lincoln's second inaugural ball, which was held March 6, 1865, this exhibition features the invitation, dance card, menu and a gown worn at the ball, as well as engravings illustrating the night's events. It traces events beginning with Lincoln's re-election and inauguration through his assassination and funeral a month after the ball.

Added by Upcoming Robot on October 17, 2009