Since last summer, I have had the amazing privilege of interning at Ford’s Theatre as they prepared to open up their new Center for Education and Leadership. The Center – which is across the street from the theatre – includes three floors of exhibition space and completes the story of Abraham Lincoln’s funeral, the manhunt for John Wilkes Booth, and the lasting legacy of our 16th president. The Center will open permanently to the public on February 21st, one day after a special public open house that includes various talks and events.
I was specifically tasked with helping create an exhibition on Lincoln’s timeless leadership style. Under the wonderful and invaluable guidance of Tracey Avant, Ford’s Theatre’s Curator of Exhibitions and a GWU MSTD alum, I helped create the content from the ground up. We saw our work come to life last Wednesday – when Ford’s held their VIP open house and their ribbon-cutting ceremony for the new Center. It was such a cool feeling to be part of something so special, and I can never thank Tracey and Ford’s Theatre enough for the wonderful opportunity!
-Chris Brusatte, GW MSTD Student
Find more information on the opening of the Center for Education and Leadership at Ford’s Theatre here!