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Join us on Tuesday, June 23rd, 2026, for Congressional Cemetery's Inaugural Day of Giving as we celebrate two major milestones: the 250th anniversary of America and the 50th anniversary of [...]

  Cinematery is back at Historic Congressional Cemetery, bringing classic monster related films to romp through the grounds with Dinosaurs & Declarations! National Treasure: July 17th Jurassic Park: September 11th [...]

Today, we are proud to share the completion of our new Master Plan, a comprehensive roadmap that will guide the cemetery’s preservation, growth, and public engagement for the next [...]

As a community space, Congressional Cemetery wears many hats. It’s an active burial ground, an occasional theater venue, an urban greenspace, and a place to walk your dog. But it [...]

Beginning March 23, Historic Congressional Cemetery will implement new daily operating hours for general visitors. The cemetery grounds will be open each day from 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM. This [...]

In March and April, Historic Congressional Cemetery will be hosting Story Circle sessions in the chapel. Story Circles bring people together in small, facilitated groups to share stories and memories [...]

These two distinct titles, You Can Sit With Us and I Hope U Stay demarcate two separate but equally compelling and poetic Big Chair commissions for the summer season at [...]

“I want to do karaoke in the cemetery.”  This is the phrase that still rings in my ears from our conversations nearly a year ago, when Leigh Davis first approached [...]

Historic Congressional Cemetery (HCC) is developing a Master Plan to help guide its growth, preservation, and stewardship over the next two decades—and we want to hear from you. As part [...]

Be Prepared! Dead Man’s Run is Congressional Cemetery’s annual fall 5K fundraiser race! We hope that you will join us Sunday, October 12 at 5:30 PM for the region’s [...]