Of The People: The American Presidency at Congressional Cemetery
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 [...]
Resurrection Men: Body Snatching and Grave Robbing in the Federal City, Part 2
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 [...]
Resurrection Men: Body Snatching and Grave Robbing in the Federal City, Part 1
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 [...]
Notable Military Figures Buried at Congressional Cemetery
The historic ground of Congressional Cemetery in Washington, DC, is filled with military personalities from American Revolution to the present. Before our American Military History Tour, we thought we’d [...]
3 US Presidents that were interred in the Public Vault
There are few more storied structures in Washington, DC, or Arlington County, VA, cemeteries than the public vault in Congressional Cemetery. The classical structure has existed since 1832. It is [...]
Key Factors to Consider When Choosing a Headstone
When end-of-life planning, you might have a certain image of what you want your final resting place to look like. However, when selecting a headstone for cemeteries in Washington, [...]
6 Reasons Why We Use Headstones
Anyone who has visited a cemetery in Washington, DC, knows that headstones are an enduring and important part of the landscape. From humble beginnings to their modern iteration, headstones have [...]
Why Do So Many Headstones Face East
During a guided tour or our annual Soul Strolls, you may have noticed many of the headstones face the east. This is not uncommon for cemeteries. Many graves in cemeteries [...]
Where to Bury Your Pet in Washington, DC
No one looks forward to losing their pet. Unfortunately, having one means signing up for the possibility of such eventuality someday. Our Washington, DC cemetery provides a befitting place [...]
Tips for Researching Your Ancestry at Cemeteries
If you are in Alexandria, VA setting out to explore cemeteries nearby for clues about your family history, you’ve already met part of the criteria by being curious. Now, [...]
