VIRTUAL/IN-PERSON: The Hunt for John Wilkes Booth

Many people know the story of how President Lincoln was shot by John Wilkes Booth at Ford’s Theatre in Washington, but this program led by librarian and historian Jim Ward will delve into how Booth escaped and how the US government began a massive manhunt for him from the swamps of Maryland to the farms of Virginia. This is an in-person presentation that can also be viewed at home via Zoom. In-person viewing: No registration required. For additional information, please call the library at 631-567-5079 or visit our website.