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Historic Congressional Cemetery

American Military Tour

Washington, DC EST
Prior to the creation of Arlington National Cemetery, Congressional Cemetery was the preeminent cemetery of national memory. And many veterans of America's earliest wars chose Congressional Cemetery as their final resting pl… read more

"Rescue Dogs" by Fred Zirm Poetry Reading Event

WASHINGTON, DC EST
Join us at Congressional Cemetery for an afternoon of poetry with Fred Zirm and his book "Rescue Dogs". "Rescue Dogs" explores the multitude of lessons Zirm learned throughout his life from the dogs he rescued, taking us on … read more

Sunday Strolls 2024

Washington, DC EST
Join us for a guided tour of Congressional Cemetery! Over 67,000 people are interred at Congressional Cemetery, ranging from 1807 all the way until the present day. Their stories are American history in microcosm, all in 35 … read more

Only at Congressional Tours 2024

Washington, DC EST
Join us for a guided tour of Congressional Cemetery! Over 67,000 people are interred at Congressional Cemetery, ranging from 1807 all the way until the present day. Their stories are American history in microcosm, all in 35 … read more

Death over Drafts

Washington, DC EST
Join us from 6-7:30pm at our favorite neighborhood pub for our first Death Over Drafts!
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Past Events

Soul Strolls Supporter

Soul Strolls Supporter

Washington, DC
Part of our non-profit mission is to engage our wonderful and vibrant community through a number of fun, stimulating, and thematic events, including Soul Strolls. We pride ourselves on helping build community here in Washington DC. Although we charge for admission for many of our events, we still r…
Fri, Aug 16 2024 1:00 PM Sat, Oct 26 2024 11:30 PM

Cinematery:The Sixth Sense (Makeup Rain Postponement)

Cinematery:The Sixth Sense (Makeup Rain Postponement)

Washington, DC
NOTE: This event is the July Cinematery that has now been rescheduled for this new date. This screening is FREE for everyone but reservations are required, with those with tickets the original July screening given first opportunnity to reserve their free spot.  I see dead people…and live people in…
Friday, September 13 2024 7:00 PM 10:00 PM

African Americans Tour 2024

African Americans Tour 2024

Washington, DC
African Americans, across history, have left their mark on the United States and this story of tragedy, endurance, and triumph are echoed in the graves of many individuals who are interred at Congressional Cemetery. From the formerly enslaved, to philosophers, to DC's Mayor for Life, come and join …
Saturday, February 10 2024 1:00 PM 2:30 PM

Death Café 2023

Death Café 2023

Washington, DC
As an active burial ground, Historic Congressional Cemetery is well acquainted with death. But just what is a Death Café? Death Café is a global movement facilitating thoughts and discussion about the often taboo subject of death, It’s a intimate informal gathering to discuss death while eating ca…
Tue, Feb 7 2023 6:00 PM Tue, Dec 12 2023 7:30 PM

Choose your own (corpse's) adventure! Workshop

Choose your own (corpse's) adventure! Workshop

WASHINGTON, DC
The one thing we cannot do for ourselves is take care of our body after we’ve died. But that shouldn’t keep us control freaks from telling others what to do! What can you do with a dead human? How soon do you need to do it? What are the options and prices? Come plan your body’s journey after you h…
Saturday, September 28 2024 10:00 AM 12:00 PM

Soul Strolls 2024: Scandal and Slander

Soul Strolls 2024: Scandal and Slander

Washington, DC
Few American cities embody scandal quite like Washington, D.C. As the heart of political power and prestige throughout U.S. history, Washington has been the stage for some of the nation's most infamous scandals. Where power thrives, controversy follows, and the truth remains elusive. Slander, libel…
Fri, Oct 18 2024 6:00 PM Sat, Oct 26 2024 10:30 PM

Holiday Pet Portraits 2023

Holiday Pet Portraits 2023

Washington, DC
In partnership with Just Walk, join us for a Holiday pet portrait event at your pup's favorite place! Options for portraits include either dog or family style. Plan to dress up in your favorite costume!  We will have some costume options available for your pet as well as seasonally cheery backgroun…
Sunday, December 3 2023 11:00 AM 3:00 PM

Presidential History Tour 2024

Presidential History Tour 2024

Washington, DC
Historic Congressional Cemetery is a microcosm of American and DC history. And little is synonymous with both quite like the White House. Dozens of individuals memorialized at the cemetery are connected to the office of the Presidency. They include cabinet members, vice presidents, assassination co…
Saturday, February 17 2024 1:00 PM 2:30 PM

Halloween Pet Portraits 2024

Halloween Pet Portraits 2024

Washington, DC
It's back! In partnership with Just Walk, join us for a Halloween pet portrait in your pup's favorite place! Options for portraits include either dog or family style. Plan to dress up in your favorite costume!  We will have some costume options available for your pet as well as seasonally spooky ba…
Sunday, October 13 2024 11:00 AM 4:00 PM

Design your own Epitaph & Tombstone Workshop

Design your own Epitaph & Tombstone Workshop

WASHINGTON, DC
Join us 10 AM, August 31st for a FREE workshop and thought activity as we consider what we would want on our own Tombstones! Bring yourself, some inspiration, and whatever level of drawing skills you have as we join Laura Lyster-Mensh in considering what epitaph (that's the writing on the gravesto…
Saturday, August 31 2024 10:00 AM 12:00 PM

Mailing Address

1801 E Street, SE Historic Congressional Cemetery
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