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SUMMARY:Mausoleums and Manuscripts: A Congressional Writer's Group
DESCRIPTION:Is 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 the grave for you? \nHere at HCC\, we have a solution! Join our Writing Group: Mausoleums and Manuscripts! \nIn our pursuit to support the arts\, we’ve decided to invite the artists to us by creating a community of authors. Every other Saturday\, barring major event programming\, we will have M&M Writing Group meet in the gatehouse at 10 AM for two hours of support\, accountability\, and dedictated time to hone your writing craft. Snacks\, tea\, and coffee will be available\, and writing prompts and exercises will be provided! \nTo make sure we have enough room and resources\, each week will be limited to 15 people\, so sign up fast if you’re interested! And if you want to support the cemetery and its mission\, please consider making a donation. \nLocation: Historic Congressional Cemetery Gatehouse\nTime: 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM every other Saturday \nAgenda:\n10:00-10:20: Socializing and Settling in\n10:20-10:30: Introduction to Today’s Exercises/Prompts\n10:30-11:30: Write!\n11:30-12:00: Sharing/Reflecting/Group Discussion \nPlease bring your own preferred method of writing. Writers of all levels and genres welcome!
URL:https://congressionalcemetery.org/event/mausoleums-and-manuscripts-a-congressional-writers-group-2/2024-10-12/
LOCATION:Historic Congressional Cemetery Gatehouse\, 1801 E Street\, Southeast\, Washington\, DC\, 20003\, United States
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SUMMARY:Only at Congressional Guided Introductory Tour
DESCRIPTION: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 American history in microcosm\, all in 35 acres of the nation’s capital. Come and experience their extraordinary lives in a one of kind portal into the past. In this 1 hour to 1 hour and 30-minute tour\, one of our trained docents who will share the stories of some of Congressionals’s interred residents while walking the beautiful and scenic cemetery grounds. \n \nPlease come prepared with comfortable and weather appropriate clothing and shoes\, as the tours often stray from the main paths. \nThe Cemetery is closed to dogs on Saturdays from 11am – 3pm. \nReservations are required and a tour reservation is a $5 donation. \nSaturday tours begin at 11 am\, rain or shine. Visitors may meet docents at the front gate of the cemetery located at the corner of E St. and Potomac Ave. \nReserve your spot here!\n  \n 
URL:https://congressionalcemetery.org/event/only-at-congressional-guided-introductory-tour/2024-10-12/
LOCATION:Historic Congressional Cemetery\, 1801 E Street\, Southeast\, Washington\, DC\, 20003\, United States
CATEGORIES:Tour
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SUMMARY:Closed to Dogs
DESCRIPTION:Congressional 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: \nFunerals  |  Private & community events  |  Federal holidays
URL:https://congressionalcemetery.org/event/closed-to-dogs/2024-10-12/
LOCATION:Historic Congressional Cemetery\, 1801 E Street\, Southeast\, Washington\, DC\, 20003\, United States
CATEGORIES:No Dogs Allowed
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SUMMARY:Dead Man's Run 2024
DESCRIPTION:Start Time: The 5K begins at 5:30 pm. Registration and packet pickup opens at 4:00 PM. \nCost: $35 for the race \nNot only is this a fun race\, but it comes with the good feeling you get when supporting a non-profit! \nWe are unable to offer refunds or race transfers. ​Our races are rain or shine\, and there is no rain date for the race. \nThe Course:\nOur 5K course is flat\, fast\, and USATF certified. Start and finish are within the cemetery\, and the course goes out on the adjoining Anacostia Trail for a quick out and back. Water is available at the start/finish line and at a water stop around the halfway point of the 5k course. \nAwards:\nPrizes will be rewarded for the top finishers\, including the team with the best collective time! Water and snacks are provided to all race participants. Additional prizes are awarded for the winners of the costume contest. \nShirts:\nWant to dress for the occasion with some Dead Man’s Run swag? You are in luck! You may purchase an official race shirt using the link here. \nDogs:\nWe do allow strollers and dogs on this course. However\, please keep in mind that all those with dogs and strollers will be asked to start at the back of the group to minimize confusion. Please no retractable leashes! \nChildren’s Race:\nWe are also offering a children’s race prior to the start of the 5k. Participation in the children’s run is free for any child who has a parent\, guardian\, or friend registered for the 5K. Children may still participate\, if no runners are registered\, for a $5 fee. Registration for the children’s race is in our chapel the day of the race and a parent or guardian must sign a waiver. \nRegistration:\nThere is no pre-race packet pickup. All bib pickup will occur prior to the race in our chapel. Bib pickup begins at 4:00 PM in the Chapel. \nCostume Contest:\nDressing for the occasion? In addition to prizes for the top finishers\, a panel of judges will award prizes to the top individual and team costumes. Entry into the contest is on race day only. Find our judges near the starting line\, fill out a small registration card\, and the judges will check out your costume. Be sure to arrive early to register to win! \nWe are unable to offer refunds or race transfers. ​Our races are rain or shine\, and there is no rain date for the race.
URL:https://congressionalcemetery.org/event/dead-mans-run-2024/
LOCATION:Historic Congressional Cemetery\, 1801 E Street\, Southeast\, Washington\, DC\, 20003\, United States
CATEGORIES:5K Races
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