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
Gays and Graves: A Big Gay Festival
Gays and Graves: A Big Gay Festival
WASHINGTON, DC
oin us for a one-of-a-kind Pride celebration set against the backdrop of one of DC’s most iconic and historic resting places. Gays & Graves: A Big Gay Festival is a joyful gathering that honors LGBTQ+ history, creativity, and community spirit—all in one vibrant day of fun, reflection, and Pride. W…
Saturday, June 21 2025
11:00 AM
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4:00 PM
Pride Pet Portraits 2025
Pride Pet Portraits 2025
Washington, DC
In partnership with Just Walk, join us for a Pride 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. Re…
Saturday, June 21 2025
11:00 AM
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4:00 PM
Pride LGBTQ+ Tours 2025
Pride LGBTQ+ Tours 2025
Washington, DC
History comes alive at Congressional Cemetery. HCC is one of the only known cemeteries in the world with a dedicated LGBTQ+ section. To explore LGBTQ+ history and gay legacy in the nation’s capital, we hope that you will join us for a very special WorldPride edition of our LGBTQ+ tour. Find out who…
Wed, May 28 2025
4:00 PM
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Sat, Jun 7 2025
12:00 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
June Skeleton Key Trivia
June 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 our friends at Duffy's and Fulcrum, the eveni…
Thursday, June 19 2025
7:00 PM
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9:00 PM
Biodiversity Walk with Fireflies
Biodiversity Walk with Fireflies
WASHINGTON, DC
Join Biologist Edward M. Barrows and Congressional Cemetery Staff for a unique biodiversity walk through the cemetery! With firefly flight being predicted to be in the beginning of June, Historic Congressional Cemetery is an ideal place to see them amongst the trees and gravestones. Guided by Dr. …
Friday, June 6 2025
7:00 PM
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9:30 PM
