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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

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, including many of the foun… read more

Murder and Mayhem: Tragic Deaths at Congressional Cemetery Tour

Washington, DC EDT
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 … read more

Founding the Federal City: Capital Connections Tour

Washington, DC EDT
Established in 1800, Washington DC was the fledgling capital of a fledgling nation. Built to house the seats of federal government, the nation's capital soon became a city in its own right, a place where people lived, worked… read more

Mostly Mothers: The Eternal Maternal at Congressional Cemetery

Washington, DC EDT
Back by popular demand and typically offered on 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 … read more

Celebrating the Legacy of HCC

Washington, DC EDT
Join Historic Congressional Cemetery for a fun evening with drinks, bites, and community to celebrate and support HCC, our mission, and legacy. This community fundraising event will feature the leaders of the cemetery and bo… read more

American Military History 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

Cemetery Speaker Series: Infectious Disease in World History

Washington, DC EDT
As long as human beings have existed, so too have infectious diseases. These invisible foes of humanity have proliferated and thrived across history, claiming the lives of untold billions across human history.

American Indian History: Guided Tour

Washington, DC EDT
Since 1807, the various burials, internments, inurnments, and memorials at Congressional Cemetery have reflected the history of Washington DC and the United States. They provide a unique window into American history, showcas… read more
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Past Events

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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 12:00 PM

Mailing Address

1801 E Street, SE Historic Congressional Cemetery
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