Funeral Service
The Cemetery will be closed to all dogs for the duration of our funeral proceedings. Thank You, HCC
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Mausoleums and Manuscripts: A Congressional Writer’s Group
Historic Congressional Cemetery Gatehouse 1801 E Street, Southeast, Washington, DC, United StatesIs your motivation to write giving up the ghost? Have you lost your plot, or maybe you need to find one on the grounds? Are the muses as silent as [...]
Only at Congressional Guided Introductory Tour
Historic Congressional Cemetery 1801 E Street, Southeast, Washington, DC, United StatesJoin us for a guided tour of Congressional Cemetery! Over 67,000 people are interred at Congressional Cemetery, ranging from 1807 all the way until the present day. Their stories are [...]
$5
Closed to Dogs
Historic Congressional Cemetery 1801 E Street, Southeast, Washington, DC, United StatesCongressional Cemetery is closed to all dogs each Saturday from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. for family grave site visits as well as during: Funerals | Private & community events | Federal [...]
Dead Man’s Run 2024
Historic Congressional Cemetery 1801 E Street, Southeast, Washington, DC, United StatesStart Time: The 5K begins at 5:30 pm. Registration and packet pickup opens at 4:00 PM. Cost: $35 for the race Not only is this a fun race, but it comes [...]
Halloween Pet Portraits
Historic Congressional Cemetery 1801 E Street, Southeast, Washington, DC, United StatesIt's back! In partnership with Just Walk, join us for a Halloween pet portrait in your pup's favorite place! Options for portraits include either dog or family style. Plan to [...]
Founding the Federal City: Capital Connections Tour
Established in 1800, Washington DC was the fledgling capital of a fledgling nation. Built to house the seats of federal government, the nation's capital soon became a city in its [...]
$5
Soul Strolls: Scandal & Slander
Historic Congressional Cemetery 1801 E Street, Southeast, Washington, DC, United StatesFew American cities embody scandal quite like Washington, D.C. As the heart of political power and prestige throughout U.S. history, Washington has been the stage for some of the nation's [...]
Pride LGBTQ+ Tour
Historic Congressional Cemetery 1801 E Street, Southeast, Washington, DC, United StatesJoin docent Jeffrey Rollins for an LGBTQ+ tour of Historic Congressional Cemetery. HCC is one of the only known cemeteries in the world with a dedicated LGBTQ+ section. Find out who is [...]
Closed to Dogs
Historic Congressional Cemetery 1801 E Street, Southeast, Washington, DC, United StatesCongressional Cemetery is closed to all dogs each Saturday from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. for family grave site visits as well as during: Funerals | Private & community events | Federal [...]
Soul Strolls: Scandal & Slander
Historic Congressional Cemetery 1801 E Street, Southeast, Washington, DC, United StatesFew American cities embody scandal quite like Washington, D.C. As the heart of political power and prestige throughout U.S. history, Washington has been the stage for some of the nation's [...]
Sunday Stroll Guided Introductory Tour
Join us for a guided tour of Congressional Cemetery! Over 67,000 people are interred at Congressional Cemetery, ranging from 1807 all the way until the present day. Their stories are [...]
$5
