Maps of Movies

Lincoln (2012)

Where Lincoln says it takes place, and where it was really shot.

Washington in 1865 is played by Richmond and Petersburg: the US Capitol and the White House exteriors are one Virginia state capitol.

Scenes and places

Inside Lincoln's White House (1865)

Lincoln works to line up the votes for the Thirteenth Amendment before the war ends. At home, his wife Mary and he clash over their eldest son Robert, who wants to enlist.

Set in The White House — The president's office and home, where Lincoln plans the push to pass the Thirteenth Amendment. Google Maps · Apple Maps

The official residence and office of the US president since 1800.

Filmed at Virginia State Capitol, Richmond (Capitol Square, Richmond, United States) — Wikipedia says the Virginia State Capitol served as the exteriors of the White House. Google Maps · Apple Maps

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The Capitol, 1865 (1865)

The fight over the amendment moves from the White House to Congress. Lincoln's allies count votes, and rumors about peace envoys threaten to sink it.

Set in United States Capitol — Home of Congress, where the amendment needs two thirds of the House. Google Maps · Apple Maps

The seat of the US Congress; the film uses a different capitol to play it.

Filmed at Virginia State Capitol, Richmond (Capitol Square, Richmond, United States) — Wikipedia says the building served as exteriors and interiors of the US Capitol. Google Maps · Apple Maps

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The House floor (1865)

At a critical moment in the debate, Thaddeus Stevens agrees to moderate his position and argue only for legal equality. Rumors of a peace envoy push both sides to demand a delay.

Set in United States House of Representatives chamber — The House floor where the amendment goes to a vote. Google Maps · Apple Maps

The room where the House of Representatives meets.

Filmed at Virginia House of Delegates chamber, Richmond (Capitol Square, Richmond, United States) — Wikipedia says the House of Delegates inside the capitol was remodeled to fit the House of Representatives chamber set. Google Maps · Apple Maps

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Lincoln at the Petersburg front (1865)

Lincoln leaves Washington for the front on April 3. He walks the battlefield at Petersburg and speaks with Grant.

Set in Petersburg battlefield — On April 3 Lincoln visits the battlefield at Petersburg, Virginia, and speaks with Lieutenant General Ulysses S. Grant. Google Maps · Apple Maps

The siege lines around Petersburg ran for nearly ten months in 1864-65.

Filmed at Union Station, Petersburg (River Street, Petersburg, United States) — One blog lists this station among the film's Petersburg locations; the scene is not stated. Google Maps · Apple Maps

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Appomattox Court House (1865)

Days after the Petersburg visit, Grant receives General Lee's surrender at Appomattox Courthouse. The fighting that Lincoln has tried to end is over.

Set in Appomattox Court House — On April 9, Grant receives General Robert E. Lee's surrender at Appomattox Courthouse. Google Maps · Apple Maps

A village in central Virginia, now a national historical park.

Filmed at Maymont, Richmond (Maymont, Richmond, United States) — One blog lists Maymont among the film's locations; the scene is not stated. Google Maps · Apple Maps

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Leaving for Ford's Theatre (1865)

Lincoln meets his cabinet to discuss giving Black Americans the vote, then prepares to go out for the evening. Mary is waiting for him in the carriage.

Set in Ford's Theatre — On April 14 Lincoln meets members of his cabinet to discuss future measures to enfranchise blacks, before leaving for Ford's Theatre. Google Maps · Apple Maps

A Washington theatre opened in 1863.

Grover's Theatre (1865)

While his father is out, Tad Lincoln watches a play at another Washington theatre.

Set in Grover's Theatre — Where Lincoln's son Tad watches a play that night.

A theatre in Washington, D.C.

Filmed at Virginia Repertory Theatre, November Theatre, Richmond (Broad Street, Richmond, United States) — Scenes representing Grover's Theatre were filmed here, per Wikipedia. Google Maps · Apple Maps

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The Petersen House (1865)

The film's final scenes take place at the Petersen House on the morning after.

Set in Petersen House — The house across from Ford's Theatre, on the next morning. Google Maps · Apple Maps

A townhouse across the street from Ford's Theatre.

Characters

• Abraham Lincoln — The US president, racing to pass the Thirteenth Amendment before the war ends.
• Mary Todd Lincoln — The First Lady, who fears the war will take their eldest son.
• Thaddeus Stevens — A Radical Republican who agrees to moderate his position to help the amendment pass.

Questions answered on the map

• Where was the US Capitol in Lincoln really filmed?
• Which building plays the White House in Lincoln?