The Hunt for John Wilkes Booth [IN PERSON]

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Educational Lecture, History

Age Group:

Adult
Registration for this event will close on April 14, 2025 @ 7:00pm.
Registration with a valid Emma Clark Library card is required except where otherwise noted.

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Many people know that President Lincoln was shot by John Wilkes Booth at Ford's Theatre in Washington, but in this program, history buff Jim Ward will delve into how Booth escaped and how the U.S. government began a massive manhunt for Booth from the swamps of Maryland to the farms in Virginia.


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