Spring Celebration & Parade with Batalá
Spring Celebration & Parade with Batalá
Washington, DC
Join us for a Spring Celebration & Parade led by Batalá drummers along our ‘Tree Walk Through History!’ Enjoy a lively sunset drumming performance with Batalá, Washington’s all-female Samba Reggae Percussion Band. Performance and parade will begin promptly @ 5:00 pm near our main gate and take yo…
Sunday, April 27 2025
5:00 PM
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6:30 PM
Army and Navy Tour
Army and Navy Tour
Washington, DC
Thousands of members of the Army and Navy are interred in the historic grounds of Congressional Cemetery. Their intertwined stories speak to an enduring legacy of service, sacrifice, and patriotism in the nation's capital and beyond. In honor of the upcoming Army vs. Navy Game, we hope that you wil…
Sunday, December 15 2024
11:00 AM
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12:30 PM
Death over Drafts
Death over Drafts
Washington, DC
Join us from 6-7:30pm at our favorite neighborhood pub for our first Death Over Drafts! WHERE? Duffy's Irish Pub 1901 C St SE, Washington, DC 20003 This is a free and informal gathering for the community that will be held monthly on the FINAL (get it?) Tuesday of the month. Come once or come mont…
Tue, Jul 30 2024
6:00 PM
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Tue, Nov 26 2024
7:30 PM
Sunday Strolls 2024
Sunday Strolls 2024
Washington, DC
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 acres of the nation's capital. Come and experience their extraordinary live…
Sun, Apr 7 2024
1:00 PM
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Sun, Dec 1 2024
2:30 PM
American Military Tour
American Military Tour
Washington, DC
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 place. This tradition continued throughout United States history and now thou…
Saturday, November 9 2024
11:00 AM
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12:30 PM
Cherry Blossom Pet Portraits 2025
Cherry Blossom Pet Portraits 2025
Washington, DC
In partnership with Just Walk, join us for a Spring Pet Portrait event in your pup’s favorite place! Options for portraits include either dog or family style. Plan to dress up you and your dog in your favorite spring looks! Portraits will take place between the Chapel and the Sousa family plot. R…
Sunday, April 13 2025
12:00 PM
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5:00 PM
Holiday Pet Portraits 2024
Holiday Pet Portraits 2024
Washington, DC
In partnership with Just Walk, join us for a Holiday Pet Portrait event 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 cheery background…
Sunday, December 8 2024
11:00 AM
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4:00 PM
Skeleton Key Trivia
Skeleton Key Trivia
Washington, DC
What is the largest cemetery in the United States? Who’s buried in Grant’s Tomb? Dig up some of your boneyard buddies and put on your thinking caps — Historic Congressional Cemetery and Fulcrum Residential are teaming up for Skeleton Key Trivia! Led by Jean Cornell of Two Girls Trivia, the evening…
Thursday, April 3 2025
7:00 PM
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9:00 PM
"Rescue Dogs" by Fred Zirm Poetry Reading Event
"Rescue Dogs" by Fred Zirm Poetry Reading Event
WASHINGTON, DC
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 a journey through life, love, friendship, aging, death, and resilience with…
Sunday, November 10 2024
1:00 PM
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2:30 PM
Only at Congressional Tours 2024
Only at Congressional Tours 2024
Washington, DC
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 acres of the nation's capital. Come and experience their extraordinary live…
Sat, Apr 6 2024
11:00 AM
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Sat, Dec 7 2024
12:30 PM
