Petersen House (House Where Lincoln Died) overview
Petersen House (House Where Lincoln Died)
Visitors to the Petersen House can witness the preserved room where Lincoln's death occurred, complete with period furnishings. The room has been kept as it was on that fateful night, with the bed, curtains, and other details carefully maintained. This provides a unique and intimate glimpse into the final moments of one of America's most iconic presidents.
In addition to the preserved death room, visitors can also explore the rest of the Petersen House, which has been restored to its 1865 appearance. This includes a small museum on the first floor with exhibits on Lincoln's assassination and the events leading up to it.
The Petersen House is a fitting tribute to one of America's most beloved leaders, and is an essential stop on any historical tour of Washington D.C. The site offers a chance to witness a moment in history up close and personal, and to reflect on the legacy of one of America's greatest presidents.
Plan your visit down to the hour
Same weather feed Snoflo's iOS app uses -- updated continuously from NOAA / yr.no.
Next 5 days, hour by hour
Temperature line with weather symbols on top, snow + rain accumulation as columns, humidity as a dotted line.
5-day forecast table
Every 3 hours, broken out across temperature, snow, rain, humidity, and wind.
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15-day temperature & precipitation
Daily temperatures, snow, and rain projected over the next two weeks.
Plan a longer trip
The closest parks, campgrounds, fishing spots, and other landmarks so a quick visit can grow into a full day.
Parks
- Freedom Plaza
- Mount Vernon Square
- Pennsylvania Avenue National Historic Site
- Samuel Gompers Memorial Park
- The Ellipse - President's Park South
- President's Park (White House)
Campgrounds
Responsible visitation & Leave No Trace
- Know before you go
- Check the operator's site (BLM, NPS, state agency, or private owner) for access rules, permits, and seasonal closures before driving out.
- Stay on trail
- Many points of interest sit in fragile ecosystems. Stick to marked paths to protect vegetation and prevent erosion.
- Respect wildlife
- Observe from a distance, never feed wildlife, and give nesting birds and denning mammals plenty of space.
- Pack it in, pack it out
- Take all trash, food scraps, and gear back with you. Remote sites often have no trash service.
- Leave what you find
- Don't take rocks, plants, fossils, or artifacts. Federal law protects cultural and natural resources on public land.
Set push alerts in the Snoflo app
Save Petersen House (House Where Lincoln Died) as a favorite, set a weather threshold (precipitation, freezing temperatures), and the iOS app will push the moment conditions cross.
About Petersen House (House Where Lincoln Died)
What is Petersen House (House Where Lincoln Died)?
A point of interest in District-Of-Columbia tracked by Snoflo -- typically a scenic landmark, named summit, monument, or viewpoint.
How fresh is the weather data?
The hourly forecast updates throughout the day from NOAA / yr.no public feeds.
When is the best time to visit?
Use the 15-day temperature & precipitation outlook on this page to pick a window with comfortable temperatures and low precipitation.
How do I get there?
Tap Directions in the hero above for Google Maps driving directions, or Open in map to center the Snoflo interactive map on the spot.
Can I get alerts when conditions change?
Yes -- alerts are managed in the Snoflo iOS app. Favorite this POI, set a threshold (temperature, precipitation), and you'll get a push the moment it crosses.
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