Sunday Strolls 2023
Sunday Strolls 2023
Washington, DC
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 and extraordinary lives. Come and learn from one of our expert docents who …
Sun, Apr 2 2023
1:00 PM
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Sun, Nov 26 2023
2:30 PM
American Indian History: Guided Tour
American Indian History: Guided Tour
Washington, DC
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, showcasing the American experience in microcosm. And it would be impossible to wri…
Sunday, November 19 2023
1:00 PM
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2:30 PM
Cinematery:The Sixth Sense (Makeup Rain Postponement)
Cinematery:The Sixth Sense (Makeup Rain Postponement)
Washington, DC
NOTE: This event is the July Cinematery that has now been rescheduled for this new date. This screening is FREE for everyone but reservations are required, with those with tickets the original July screening given first opportunnity to reserve their free spot. I see dead people…and live people in…
Friday, September 13 2024
7:00 PM
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10:00 PM
African Americans Tour 2024
African Americans Tour 2024
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, February 10 2024
1:00 PM
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2:30 PM
Cemetery Speaker Series: Infectious Disease in World History
Cemetery Speaker Series: Infectious Disease in World History
Washington, DC
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. The Covid-19 Pandemic illustrated to people living today the all too real prevalence of …
Saturday, November 18 2023
1:00 PM
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2:30 PM
Death Café 2023
Death Café 2023
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…
Tue, Feb 7 2023
6:00 PM
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Tue, Dec 12 2023
7:30 PM
Only at Congressional Tours 2023
Only at Congressional Tours 2023
Washington, DC
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 and extraordinary lives. Come and learn from one of our expert docents who …
Sat, Apr 1 2023
11:00 AM
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Sat, Nov 25 2023
12:30 PM
Holiday Pet Portraits 2023
Holiday Pet Portraits 2023
Washington, DC
In partnership with Just Walk, join us for a Holiday pet portrait event at 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 3 2023
11:00 AM
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3:00 PM
Presidential History Tour 2024
Presidential History Tour 2024
Washington, DC
Historic Congressional Cemetery is a microcosm of American and DC history. And little is synonymous with both quite like the White House. Dozens of individuals memorialized at the cemetery are connected to the office of the Presidency. They include cabinet members, vice presidents, assassination co…
Saturday, February 17 2024
1:00 PM
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2:30 PM
Design your own Epitaph & Tombstone Workshop
Design your own Epitaph & Tombstone Workshop
WASHINGTON, DC
Join us 10 AM, August 31st for a FREE workshop and thought activity as we consider what we would want on our own Tombstones! Bring yourself, some inspiration, and whatever level of drawing skills you have as we join Laura Lyster-Mensh in considering what epitaph (that's the writing on the gravesto…
Saturday, August 31 2024
10:00 AM
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12:00 PM
