This site provides a comprehensive account of the investigation of the Lincoln assassination. It includes the text of a speech given by Brigadier-General Henry Lawrence Burnett, an assistant special judge advocate for the Lincoln Assassination Trial. General Burnett had a major role in preparing evidence for the trial.
A wealth of information about Ford’s Theatre, its history, and current events at the theatre; includes a virtual tour of the Ford’s Theatre with photos of artifacts.
A nonprofit organization devoted to providing FREE primary souce material for students, teachers, and historybuffs. This site focuses primarily on HOW news of major, and not so major, events in American history were reported in newspapers of the time. In addition, there is information about the technology used to produce newspapers over the past 400 years. The latest addition is panoramas of historic sites in America.
The assassination of President Lincoln and the trial of the conspirators. Compiled and
arranged by Benn Pitman, recorder to the Commission. – 426 pgs, 43.4 MB (Moore,
Wilstach & Boldwin, 1865)
The conspiracy trial for the murder of the president, and the attempt to overthrow
the government by the assassination of its principal officers. Edited, with an
introduction, by Ben: Perley Poore
Trial of the conspirators, for the assassination of President Lincoln, &c. Argument
of John A. Bingham, special judge advocate. – 122 pgs, 11.03 MB (Goverment
Printing Office, 1865)
Life and extraordinary adventures of John H. Surratt, the conspirator: a correct
account and highly interesting narrative of his doings and adventures from childhood
to the present time. – 128 pgs, 17.94 MB (Barclay & Co., 1867)
Speech to the jury of Richard T. Merrick, Esq., on the trial of John H. Surratt, in
the Supreme court of the District of Columbia, sitting for the trial of crimes and
misdemeanors, on an indictment for murder of President Lincoln. – 427 pgs,
6.52 MB (The Reporter – v. IV, nos. 96-97, September 10-11, 1867)
Trial of John H. Surratt in the Criminal Court for the District of Columbia
Vol. 4 – 561 pgs, 106.11 MB (The Reporter – v. IV, 1867)
Trial of the Assassins and Conspirators for the murder of Abraham Lincoln, and the
attempted assassination of Vice-President Johnson and the whole cabinet. – 92 pgs,
11.33 MB (Pub.: Barclay & Co., 1865)
Web site of Stuart Schneider, author of the book Collecting Lincoln. On his web site he shares pieces he collected and that have become a part of the Schneider Family Lincoln Collection. The book is available from the Surratt House Museum Bookstore for $55 (hard cover) plus $3 postage. Maryland residents must add 6% sales tax. For details about purchasing this book by mail or phone see
Surratt House Museum Gift Shop and Bookstore
Twenty-three pictures of the people, sites and events associated with Lincoln’s Assassination. This link will take you to Timeline for 1865. Move down the page and click on “The Assassination of President Lincoln April-July 1865” to find the pictures.
A volunteer organization created for the initial purpose of establishing a docent program at Tudor Hall in order to open the house for public tours on a regular basis.
Other Web Sites of Interest
Return to Surratt House Museum Homepage