Crowd bears witness to 150th anniversary of Lincoln’s assassination (Photos)

Historical interpreters outside Ford's Theatre in the early hours of April 15, 2015. (WTOP/Dick Uliano) — Historical interpreters outside Ford’s Theatre in the early hours of April 15, 2015. (WTOP/Dick Uliano)

The crowd outside Petersen House listens as a doctor in period costume announces that President Lincoln is dying. (WTOP/Dick Uliano)

A very quiet crowd jams 10th Street in front of Ford's Theatre. (WTOP/Dick Uliano) — A very quiet crowd jams 10th St in front of Ford’s Theatre. (WTOP/Dick Uliano)

Big crowd outside Ford's Theatre marking 150 years since Lincoln was killed. #WTOP pic.twitter.com/2ndne9RkCq
— Nick Iannelli (@NickWTOP) April 15, 2015

(WTOP/Dick Uliano)

Band plays outside house where Lincoln died. #WTOP pic.twitter.com/nvbLxYXfB7
— Nick Iannelli (@NickWTOP) April 15, 2015

(WTOP/Dick Uliano)

Wreath placed outside the house where Lincoln died - 150 years after the assassination. #WTOP pic.twitter.com/cPWg15n4Kf
— Nick Iannelli (@NickWTOP) April 15, 2015

(WTOP/Dick Uliano)

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WASHINGTON — In and around Ford’s Theatre as April 14 turned into April 15, the round-the-clock commemoration of the 150th anniversary of President Lincoln’s assassination included historical interpreters, seminars, tours and music.