Cinematery: Tim Burton's Summer of Surreal
Cinematery: Tim Burton's Summer of Surreal
Washington, DC
It's back! Cinematery returns in 2023 except this time it's a little...stranger. Director Tim Burton has delighted audiences for decades with his trademark surrealist, bizarre, and dark vision. His films are a natural fit for four evenings amongst the stones of the cemetery grounds. We hope that yo…
Fri, Jun 2 2023
7:30 PM
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Fri, Sep 1 2023
9:30 PM
African Americans at Congressional Cemetery: Guided Docent Tour
African Americans at Congressional Cemetery: Guided Docent Tour
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, June 17 2023
1:00 PM
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2:30 PM
Civil War Tour
Civil War Tour
Washington, DC
The United States was consumed by the Civil War from 1861 to 1865. Millions of individuals were swept up in the chaos of the conflict as the war raged for over four years. Come and explore the graves and memorials which showcase incredible individual stories from the Civil War in a docent led tour.…
Saturday, July 8 2023
10:00 AM
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11:30 PM
Cemetery Speaker Series: Alain LeRoy Locke
Cemetery Speaker Series: Alain LeRoy Locke
Washington, DC
Congressional Cemetery is the final resting place of Alain LeRoy Locke, the first African American Rhodes Scholar. A philosopher, writer, and educator, Locke's work helped define the contours of the Harlem Renaissance, helping spread African American intellectual thought across the United States in…
Saturday, June 24 2023
10:30 AM
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12:00 PM
Mindfulness Among the Monuments
Mindfulness Among the Monuments
Washington, DC
Immerse yourself in the natural and cultural features of Congressional Cemetery through an outdoor mindfulness tour. Outdoor mindfulness is akin to Shinrin-yoku, or forest bathing, a Japanese wellness practice that helps individuals access the healing properties of nature. Research shows that exten…
Saturday, September 9 2023
1:00 PM
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2:30 PM
Honey Harvest 2023
Honey Harvest 2023
Washington, DC
It's baaaacckk! See what all the buzz is about and help with Congressional Cemetery's Fall honey harvest! Space is limited to 15 helpers, so sign up quickly for your chance to learn the ins and outs of harvesting and bottling honey. Participation fee includes: a tutorial on harvesting honey, two j…
Thursday, September 14 2023
6:00 PM
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9:00 PM
The War of 1812: Guided Tour
The War of 1812: Guided Tour
Washington, DC
The various internments at Congressional Cemetery are a time capsule of American history. And this is especially true for the War of 1812. Sometimes called the "2nd War for Independence" the conflict saw the fledgling Americans squaring off with the British once again. Across the continent and on t…
Saturday, August 19 2023
10:30 AM
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12:00 PM
Jewish Americans at Congressional Cemetery: Guided Tour
Jewish Americans at Congressional Cemetery: Guided Tour
Washington, DC
Jewish people have long called the national capital region home. Their history in the District of Columbia is long, varied, and rich. And at Congressional Cemetery, this rich history is on full display on the grounds in the form of the various gravestones, memorials, and other markers of Jewish int…
Saturday, September 16 2023
11:00 AM
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12:30 PM
Congressional Unleashed: Pets Guided Tour
Congressional Unleashed: Pets Guided Tour
Washington, DC
In honor of National Pet Adoption Day, we are bringing back our Congressional Unleashed tour! 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 notabl…
Sunday, September 10 2023
1:00 PM
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2:30 PM
Lincoln Assassination Tour
Lincoln Assassination Tour
Washington, DC
Back by popular demand! This is your chance to experience our one of a kind Lincoln Assassination Tour if you missed the Cemetery Speaker Series earlier this year. On April 14, 1865, President Abraham Lincoln was shot in the head while watching a play at Ford's Theatre. The assassin, John Wilkes B…
Sunday, June 25 2023
10:30 AM
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12:00 PM
