Mary E. Surratt Boarding House

History

The Mary E. Surratt Boarding House in Washington, D.C. was the site of meetings of conspirators to kidnap and subsequently to assassinate U.S. President Abraham Lincoln. It was operated as a boarding house by Mary Surratt from September 1864 to April 1865.

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About Mary Surratt

Mary Elizabeth Surratt was an American boarding house owner in Washington, D.C., who was convicted of taking part in the conspiracy which led to the assassination of U.S. president Abraham Lincoln in 1865. Sentenced to death by hanging, she became the first woman executed by the U.S. federal government. Surratt maintained her innocence until her death, and the case against her was and remains controversial. She was the mother of John Surratt, who was later tried in the conspiracy, but was not convicted.

From the Wikipedia article “Mary Surratt”, CC BY-SA 4.0.

Visiting

This building is recorded as a residence of the people listed; it may be privately owned and not open to the public. Opening times, tickets and access change, so check the official website before you travel. Get directions.