Ask the Historians...

The story of Abraham Lincoln’s assassination and the characters who played a part in it remain topics of keen interest. Part of the attraction is that issues, questions and mysteries still abound. Surratt House Museum historians have offered to respond to your questions. If you would like to address a question to us, please e-mail it to Ask the Historians.

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