Join us at Historic Congressional Cemetery for a special screening of If These Stones Could Talk, a powerful documentary that uncovers a long-buried chapter of Washington, DC’s history. The film tells the remarkable story of headstones from Columbian Harmony Cemetery—a historic African American burial ground once located at 9th Street and Rhode Island Avenue NE—that were discovered decades later, discarded in the Potomac River. In 1960, the graves were relocated, and the Rhode Island Avenue–Brentwood Metro station now sits on the site. Through community voices, archival footage, and a fight for remembrance, the documentary follows the journey to restore dignity to those once forgotten.
Runtime: 42 minutes
Gates Open: 6:30p
Movie Starts: 7:30p
Followed by a Post-Show Discussion
In the event of rain, the film will screen on Sunday, September 7th.
We recommend bringing your own blankets, low lying lawn chairs, etc. Please do NOT bring chairs that may obstruct the view of those behind you. Please let us know if you or a family member has special seating requirements.
Additional Guidelines
- While the tombstones in the seating area may look sturdy, it is very hazardous to lean on or have prolonged contact with them. Please, do not touch or lean on any tombstones.
- No dogs, please!
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Although it is an outdoor space, please no smoking.
Accessibility
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Please note that our seating area is roughly a 5-minute walk from our front gate. We can offer a ride in our golf cart upon request.
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Please let us know if you or a family member has special seating requirements.
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While we do not require folks to wear a mask, guests are welcome to mask up should they require one.
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In addition to the bathrooms on the back side of our garage near the front gate, there will be an ADA port a potty located near the Chapel.
