Grief Karaoke: A Night of Karaoke in the Cemetery
“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 [...]
Master Plan Survey: Help Chart the Future of Congressional Cemetery
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 [...]
Registration Open for the Dead Man’s Run on July 23rd
Be Prepared! Dead Man’s Run is Congressional Cemetery’s annual fall 5K fundraiser race! We hope that you will join us Saturday, October 10th at 5:00 PM for the region’s [...]
For Eon: Grave Rubbings Workshop
The grave rubbings done during this workshop were under the supervision of staff members. Please do not attempt to do grave rubbings without the approval of a cemetery. Certain stones [...]
2025 Cinematery: Mausoleums & Monsters
Cinematery is back at Historic Congressional Cemetery, bringing classic monster related films to romp through the grounds with Mausoleums and Monsters! Kick off summer on Friday, May 23rd with [...]
Thanks to our 2025 Cemetery Sponsors!
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Forgotten Souls of DC: Smallpox, Potter’s Fields, an Asylum, and Body Snatching
“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, [...]
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 [...]
