SpiritsOfTudorHall

Tudor Hall, historic home of #JohnWilkesBooth, designated as Harford County historic landmark! wmar2news.com/local/historic…

On May 4, 1864, John Wilkes Booth performed the play Damon and Pythias during his engagement in Boston. The newspapers lauded his performance especially his scene in the Senate Chamber that was met with “enthusiastic applause.”

Don’t miss Jim Garrett’s special talk “From Ford’s to the Potomac: #JohnWilkesBooth on the Run” on Sunday, 5/3, at 2pm at the historic Tudor Hall. facebook.com/events/9253275…

Tour the grounds and first floor of Tudor Hall, home of Maryland's famous family of Shakespearean actors including #JohnWilkesBooth, on Sunday, 5/3, at 1PM. Click on the link to learn more. facebook.com/events/9601064…

We had great turnout for today’s guided tour and our special talk “Confronting Bad History – Did John Wilkes Booth Escape Justice?” by Francis Gorman. Thank you!

Join us on April 26 at 2pm for a special talk at the historic Tudor Hall titled “Confronting Bad History - Did #JohnWilkesBooth Escape Justice?” presented by Francis Gorman. facebook.com/events/1231683…

Join us on a guided tour of Tudor Hall on Sunday, April 26. Explore the grounds and 1st floor of this historic home, once belonging to Maryland’s renowned Shakespearean actors, including the infamous #JohnWilkesBooth. The 45-minute tour begins at 1pm. facebook.com/events/2093754…

Beautiful opening day at Tudor Hall for both our guided tour and guided tours. Thank you!

Join us on April 12 at 2pm for a special talk at the historic Tudor Hall! Dive into the fascinating life of Asia Booth Clarke, sister to #JohnWilkesBooth, presented by Award-winning poet @LisaSamia. This 45 minute special talk starts @ 2pm. facebook.com/events/8819508…

Join us on a guided tour of Tudor Hall on Sunday, April 12th! Explore the grounds and 1st floor of this historic home, once belonging to Maryland’s renowned Shakespearean actors, including the infamous #JohnWilkesBooth. The 45-minute tour begins at 1pm. facebook.com/events/8482829…

The 2026 Tudor Hall Lecture & Tour Season Starts April 12! Step into history at Tudor Hall, the childhood home of #JohnWilkesBooth and one of Maryland’s most fascinating historic sites. spiritsoftudorhall.blogspot.com

Tom Fink, Director of the Tudor Hall Museum, was recently featured on Harford TV, to discuss this hidden Harford County gem. hcn.viebit.com/watch?hash=BRu…

Make Plans to Visit Tudor Hall in 2026! We will be posting dates/times of upcoming guided tours/special talks soon. spiritsoftudorhall.blogspot.com/2025/12/make-p…

#OTD Nov. 30, 1852: #JuniusBrutusBooth, the patriarch of the Booth family, died on a steamboat on the Ohio River. The famous tragedian was 56 years old and making his way back east from a California engagement when he became ill and died. His last words were, “Pray, pray, pray.”

@CentralParkNYC The Literary Walk statue of Shakespeare was dedicated in 1872. The statue of Shakespeare still stands today. 🎭🎭🎭

@CentralParkNYC But months later, John Wilkes Booth assassinated #PresidentLincoln. It took until 1866 for a design competition to be held and for John Quincy Adams Ward to be selected as the sculptor and Jacob Wrey Mould designed the pedestal.

On November 25, 1864, #EdwinBooth, #JuniusBrutusBoothJr., and #JohnWilkesBooth, all famous actors and brothers, put on a #benefit #performance of #Shakespeare’s #JuliusCaesar. The play was staged at the Winter Garden Theatre, on Broadway and West 3rd Street.

#HappyBirthday to the greatest #Shakespearean #tragedian #actor of the 19th century #EdwinBooth, born #OTD November 13, 1833. Older brother of #JohnWilkesBooth, who #assassinated #President #abrahamlincoln.

It was a full house for our final guided tour and special talk of 2025. Thank you for visiting Tudor Hall. We will post the 2026 dates soon.🍂🍁