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Sunday Stroll Guided Tour
Sunday Stroll Guided Tour
Join us for a guided tour of Congressional Cemetery! Over 65,000 people are interred at Congressional Cemetery, ranging from 1807 all the way until the present day. Their story is our story and many of them lived noteworthy and extraordinary lives. Come and learn from one of our expert docents who will share the stories […]
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Death Doula Days
Death Doula Days
This Saturday’s topic is “What is Loving End of Life Preparation?”
Our special drop in guests will be Catherine, Death Project Manager; Gabby Jimenez, The Hospice Heart ; and Lisa Pahl of TheDeathDeck. As always when we have special guests for Q&A this is from 10:30am to 11:30am. You are welcome, of course, to arrive or leave any time during Death Doula Day office hours 10am until noon.
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Holiday Pet Portraits
Holiday Pet Portraits
In partnership with Just Walk, join us for a Holiday Pet Portrait event in your pup’s favorite place! Options for portraits include either dog or family style. Plan to dress up in your favorite costume! We will have some costume options available for your pet as well as seasonally cheery backgrounds and decorations. […]
Congressional Cemetery Holiday Market
Congressional Cemetery Holiday Market
Holiday Market Sunday Dec 3rd, 2023 - 11am to 4pm Make this festive season extra special at the first HCC Holiday Market, featuring one-of-a kind gifts, hand crafted treasures, and delectable treats, all made by local makers, bakers, artists, and vendors. Admission is free. Dogs are welcome. Download Holiday Market Flyer A HUGE thank […]
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Death Doula Days
Death Doula Days
This Saturday’s topic is: Bodies above and below ground (special guest, Margaret Canilang)
Our special drop in guest will be Margaret Canilang, HCC Director of Conservation. As always when we have a special guest for Q&A this is from 10:30am to 11:30am. You are welcome, of course, to arrive or leave any time during Death Doula Day office hours 10am until noon.
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Worldwide Candle Lighting (with The Compassionate Friends)
Worldwide Candle Lighting (with The Compassionate Friends)
Congressional Cemetery will host a candle lighting on December 10 as part of The Compassionate Friends 27th Worldwide Candle Lighting. Compassionate Friends is an international organization dedicated to "supporting family after a child has died."
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Death Cafe
Death Cafe
As an active burial ground, Historic Congressional Cemetery is well acquainted with death. But just what is a Death Cafe? Death Cafe is a global movement facilitating thoughts and discussion about the often taboo subject of death, It’s a intimate informal gathering to discuss death while eating cake and drinking tea. There is no agenda […]
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Death Doula Days
Death Doula Days
Our special drop in guest will be our own Kitty Linton, HCC’s social media contributor and photographer. You are welcome, of course, to arrive or leave any time during Death Doula Day office hours 10am until noon. Kitty is a professional photographer originally from London, England and when she's not taking photos of the cemetery, she is documenting the living.
Wreaths Across America Wreath Laying
Wreaths Across America Wreath Laying
Please join Congressional Cemetery Staff in our partnership with Wreaths Across America to lay wreaths at the gravesites of our resident veterans this Holiday Season! Wreaths Across America is a US-based Non-Profit Organization started in 2007 by Wreath Producer Morrill Worcester. Every year, in partnership with shipping companies, truckers, living veterans, cemetery staff, and all […]
Notes From the Crypt Holiday Concert
Notes From the Crypt Holiday Concert
Enjoy holiday favorites performed by musicians from the National Symphony Orchestra. This is a FREE event - no tickets or reservations are required. Seating is first come, first served. Door open at 11:30am. Join us! Download Flyer
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Death Doula Days
Death Doula Days
This is our final Death Doula Day activity for 2023.
This end of year session in our end of life topic will be a celebration and a remembrance of an extraordinary project. Come with a dish to share for a Death Doula Day community meal, from 11am to 1pm.Come remember the activities, the guests, the conversations we engaged in over the year and reconnect with others who have been with us one time, many times, or even haven't been able to attend but always wanted to!
