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Historic Congressional Cemetery

Congressional Cemetery Event Donations 2023

Washington, DC EDT
Part of our non-profit mission is to engage our wonderful and vibrant community through a number of fun, stimulating, and thematic events. From Soul Strolls, to Cinematery, to the Cemetery Speaker Series, we pride ourselves … read more

Sunday Strolls 2023

Washington, DC EDT
Join us for a guided tour of Congressional Cemetery! Over 65,000 people are interred at Congressional Cemetery, ranging from 1807 all the way until the present day. Their story is our story and many of them lived noteworthy … read more

Cemetery Speaker Series: The Lincoln Assassination

Washington, DC EDT
On April 14, 1865, President Abraham Lincoln was shot in the head while watching a play at Ford's Theatre. The assassin, John Wilkes Booth, jumped to the stage floor and fled. The next day, April 15, President Lincoln died a… read more

Congressional Unleashed: Pets Guided Tour

Washington, DC EDT
Discover where the bones are buried in a Fido-friendly tour of Congressional Cemetery led by one of our expert docents. This variation of our introductory tour highlights a selection of some of our notable residents, many of… read more

Cemetery Speaker Series: Capitol Police

Washington, DC EDT
On January 6, 2021 the United States Capitol was assaulted by a group of protesters, many of whom intended to disrupt the certification of the 2020 Presidential Election results. Vivid images from that day showed outnumbered… read more

Mostly Mothers: The Eternal Maternal at Congressional Cemetery

Washington, DC EDT
In honor of Mother's Day, this tour focuses exclusively on women for whom motherhood was central to their identities, their lives and sometimes their deaths. Women celebrated on this tour may have been biological mothers, su… read more

American Military History: Guided Docent Tour

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

Pride LGBTQ+ Tour 2023

Washington, DC EDT
Join docent Jeffrey Rollins for an LGBTQ+ tour of Historic Congressional Cemetery. HCC is one of the only known cemeteries in the world with a dedicated LGBTQ+ section. Find out who is buried here and learn about DC’s role i… read more

African Americans at Congressional Cemetery: Guided Docent Tour

Washington, DC EDT
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… read more
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Past Events

Holiday Pet Portraits 2022

Holiday Pet Portraits 2022

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 backgroun…
Sunday, December 4 2022 11:00 AM 3:00 PM

Soul Strolls 2022: Criminal Sins

Soul Strolls 2022: Criminal Sins

Washington, DC
Around the dawn of the 20th century, Washington, DC and the United States of America was a hot bed of activities deemed to be sinful. Gambling was rampant, prostitution was legal, and violence was just another part of life. Millions of individuals engaged in and with the criminal world, some innoce…
Fri, Oct 14 2022 6:00 PM Sat, Oct 22 2022 10:45 PM

K9 Corps Orientation: March 4th-8th (Naval Lodge)

K9 Corps Orientation: March 4th-8th (Naval Lodge)

Washington, DC
Welcome to the 2023-2024 K9 Corps Membership year! A mandatory part of being a K9 Corps member is attending an annual orientation. At this event, you will: 1. Review the rules and regulations of membership. 2. Learn about the Association for the Preservation of Historic Congressional Cemetery, i…
Sat, Mar 4 2023 9:00 AM Wed, Mar 8 2023 12:00 PM

Mostly Mothers: The Eternal Maternal at Congressional Cemetery Tour

Mostly Mothers: The Eternal Maternal at Congressional Cemetery Tour

Washington, DC
Originally created for Mother's Day visitors, this tour focuses exclusively on women for whom motherhood was central to their identities, their lives and sometimes their deaths.  Women celebrated on this tour may have been biological mothers, such as Lucy Bell, who devoted her life to fighting for …
Sun, May 8 2022 1:00 PM Sun, Nov 20 2022 2:30 PM

Death Café

Death Café

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…
Tuesday, November 29 2022 5:30 PM 7:00 PM

Sunday Strolls 2022

Sunday Strolls 2022

Washington, DC
Due to the increased demand, we are happy to offer in-person tours on Sundays. Our Sunday tours will begin at 1 pm, and will be an informal look at the history of Congressional Cemetery. Please be aware that the cemetery is open to dogs on Sundays, so please only visit if you're comfortable with o…
Sun, Apr 3 2022 1:00 PM Sun, Nov 27 2022 2:30 PM

Halloween Pet Portraits 2022

Halloween Pet Portraits 2022

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 30 2022 11:00 AM 3:00 PM

Only at Congressional Guided Tour 2022

Only at Congressional Guided Tour 2022

Washington, DC
Join us for a guided tour of Congressional Cemetery, sharing the secrets and stories of this hidden gem. Among the 65,000 burials at Congressional are scores of noteworthy citizens who left their mark on the city and the nation. Find out more about their amazing stories. This tour takes a broad loo…
Sat, Apr 2 2022 11:00 AM Sat, Nov 26 2022 12:30 PM

K9 Corps Orientation: March 2nd (HCC Chapel)

K9 Corps Orientation: March 2nd (HCC Chapel)

Washington, DC
Welcome to the 2023-2024 K9 Corps Membership year! A mandatory part of being a K9 Corps member is attending an annual orientation. At this event, you will: 1. Review the rules and regulations of membership. 2. Learn about the Association for the Preservation of Historic Congressional Cemetery, i…
Thursday, March 2 2023 10:00 AM 12:00 PM

Murder and Mayhem: Tragic Deaths at Congressional Cemetery Tour

Murder and Mayhem: Tragic Deaths at Congressional Cemetery Tour

Washington, DC
Many of the interred residents at Congressional Cemetery endured traumatic and unfortunate deaths. Murders, suicides, executions, and accidents are just some of the catastrophes which marked the ends of some of those buried at the cemetery. Individuals from David Herold, an infamous Lincoln assassi…
Saturday, October 29 2022 11:00 AM 12:30 PM

Mailing Address

1801 E Street, SE Historic Congressional Cemetery
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