“A grave is not hard for cities to forget, especially if they largely forgot the people when they were alive.” —Allison Meier, Grave Across Washington, D.C., several shopping malls, [...]
Across the 35 acres of Historic Congressional Cemetery, you'll discover not just the final resting places of many historical figures, but also a diverse collection of funeral art spanning [...]
Aligning with the peak blooms of Congressional’s three dozen cherry blossom trees, Washington D.C.-based artist Tommy Bobo, in conjunction with Congressional Cemetery, will present a site-specific sculptural installation at a [...]
In 2023, Congressional Cemetery staff looked outside their office windows and found themselves realizing the grand, oversized “Big Chair” was a blank canvas awaiting an artist's touch. Staff decided [...]
It’s back! Dead Man’s Run is Congressional Cemetery’s annual fall 5K fundraiser race! We hope that you will join us Saturday, October 12 at 5:30 PM for the region’s [...]
It’s BACK! Cinematery makes it’s triumphant return to our grounds this summer and this time we really got in the spirit. Cemeteries are often associated with stories of ghosts and [...]
The Inauguration of Washington. As First President of the United States, April 30th 1789, At the Old City Hall, New York. The oath of office was administered by Chancellor [...]
This is part 2 of a two part series about life and death in DC before the advent of scientific body donation. To see part 1 of this harrowing [...]
Author’s and Editor’s Note To go along with our latest book club read, STIFF: The Curious Lives of Human Cadavers by Mary Roach, we would like to share a [...]
The Circle of Life was officially dedicated on 3/19/23 during the Vernal Equinox as Batalá drummers led an enthusiastic procession of guests to the cemetery’s nature landmark. With [...]
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