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SUMMARY:Sunday Stroll 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 60 to 90-minute tour\, one of our trained docents who will share the stories of some of Congressional’s interred residents while walking the beautiful and scenic cemetery grounds. \nPlease come prepared with comfortable and weather appropriate clothing and shoes\, as the tours often stray from the main paths. \nThe Cemetery is open to dogs on Sundays. Please be aware of that off-leash dogs will be on the grounds at the time of the tour. \nReservations are required and a tour reservation is a $5 donation. \nSunday tours begin at 1:00 PM\, 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!
URL:https://congressionalcemetery.org/event/sunday-stroll-guided-introductory-tour-5/
LOCATION:DC
CATEGORIES:Tour
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SUMMARY:Dead Man's Run 2025
DESCRIPTION:Dead Man’s Run is Congressional Cemetery’s annual fall 5K fundraiser race! We hope that you will join us Sunday\, October 12 at 5:30 PM for the region’s most death defying and thematic 5k race. This bare bones run is the best way to stay ahead of your grave…by running among them! The race starts inside the cemetery and continues onto the Anacostia Trail for a ghostly evening run full of spooky music and other fun! \nStart Time: The 5K begins at 5:30 pm. \nCost (Includes T-shirt if ordered before September 22nd): \nEarly Bird [BEFORE August 1st]: $30 \nStandard: $40 \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:\nRegistration and packet pickup opens at 9:00 AM on October 11th at the Gatehouse and goes until 4:00 PM. October 12th\, opens 3:30 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-2025/
LOCATION:Historic Congressional Cemetery\, 1801 E Street\, Southeast\, Washington\, DC\, 20003\, United States
CATEGORIES:5K Races,No Dogs Allowed
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SUMMARY:Mary Shelley's Monsters by Bob Bartlett
DESCRIPTION:Congressional Cemetery is happy to welcome local playwright Bob Bartlett back to the cemetery after Lýkos Ánthrōpos last fall. Please see below for more information about the play from Bartlett and how to purchase tickets. \nPlease note\, Congressional Cemetery is the venue for this event. The cemetery is not involved in the play’s content\, writing\, ticketing administration/sales\, and day of show check in. All inquiries about the event should be directed to directly to Bob Bartlett via his contact information and the official event page\, link below. \nDirected by Alex Levy and featuring Katrina Clark as Mary Shelley\, Jon Beal as the Creature\, and JC Payne as Victor Frankenstein\n\nThe author of the infamous novel faces her creations and reckons with the lasting impact of her radical and horrific story in this new retelling of Frankenstein. “A poetically arresting journey into one of the greatest horrors of all time.”\nSeptember 18 – October 12\, 2025 \n8:00 PM and 2:00 PM (Thursdays\, Fridays\, Saturdays\, and Sundays)\n\nLocation: \nHistoric Congressional Cemetery \n1801 E St SE\, Washington\, DC 20003​​​ \n  \nTickets and Timeline: \nAttendees will be checked-in at the front gate\, which is located at 1801 E Street\, SE. You do not need to bring a printed ticket to the gate: if you have purchased a ticket\, your name will be on our registration list. \nThis performance will happen in the Chapel at Congressional Cemetery\, which is a brief walk from the entrance. Attendees will receive an email the day before their scheduled performance with reminders and updates. Seating is provided. \n  \nGetting to the Cemetery: \nWe strongly encourage public transportation to get to Congressional Cemetery. The closest metro station to Congressional Cemetery is Stadium Armory\, located on the Orange/Blue/Silver lines. Bikes may be locked just outside the cemetery gate. There is limited street parking\, but we advise visitors to closely read parking signs before finding a spot. \n  \nWhat to Know: \n\nPlease note that the Cemetery will remain open to off-leash dog walking during the performance.\nThere is no smoking permitted.\nPlease wear appropriate footwear as the Chapel is a brief walk from the front gate.\nThe performance runs 85 minutes with no intermission.\nNo onsite ticket sales (only advanced/online ticket sales).\nAdult content.\nPlease note that Congressional Cemetery is the venue for the event and not the host. Please direct all inquiries to Bob Bartlett (bobbartlettjr@gmail).
URL:https://congressionalcemetery.org/event/mary-shelleys-monsters-by-bob-bartlett-8/
LOCATION:Historic Congressional Cemetery\, 1801 E Street\, Southeast\, Washington\, DC\, 20003\, United States
CATEGORIES:Theater
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SUMMARY:Mary Shelley's Monsters by Bob Bartlett
DESCRIPTION:Congressional Cemetery is happy to welcome local playwright Bob Bartlett back to the cemetery after Lýkos Ánthrōpos last fall. Please see below for more information about the play from Bartlett and how to purchase tickets. \nPlease note\, Congressional Cemetery is the venue for this event. The cemetery is not involved in the play’s content\, writing\, ticketing administration/sales\, and day of show check in. All inquiries about the event should be directed to directly to Bob Bartlett via his contact information and the official event page\, link below. \nDirected by Alex Levy and featuring Katrina Clark as Mary Shelley\, Jon Beal as the Creature\, and JC Payne as Victor Frankenstein\n\nThe author of the infamous novel faces her creations and reckons with the lasting impact of her radical and horrific story in this new retelling of Frankenstein. “A poetically arresting journey into one of the greatest horrors of all time.”\nSeptember 18 – October 12\, 2025 \n8:00 PM and 2:00 PM (Thursdays\, Fridays\, Saturdays\, and Sundays)\n\nLocation: \nHistoric Congressional Cemetery \n1801 E St SE\, Washington\, DC 20003​​​ \n  \nTickets and Timeline: \nAttendees will be checked-in at the front gate\, which is located at 1801 E Street\, SE. You do not need to bring a printed ticket to the gate: if you have purchased a ticket\, your name will be on our registration list. \nThis performance will happen in the Chapel at Congressional Cemetery\, which is a brief walk from the entrance. Attendees will receive an email the day before their scheduled performance with reminders and updates. Seating is provided. \n  \nGetting to the Cemetery: \nWe strongly encourage public transportation to get to Congressional Cemetery. The closest metro station to Congressional Cemetery is Stadium Armory\, located on the Orange/Blue/Silver lines. Bikes may be locked just outside the cemetery gate. There is limited street parking\, but we advise visitors to closely read parking signs before finding a spot. \n  \nWhat to Know: \n\nPlease note that the Cemetery will remain open to off-leash dog walking during the performance.\nThere is no smoking permitted.\nPlease wear appropriate footwear as the Chapel is a brief walk from the front gate.\nThe performance runs 85 minutes with no intermission.\nNo onsite ticket sales (only advanced/online ticket sales).\nAdult content.\nPlease note that Congressional Cemetery is the venue for the event and not the host. Please direct all inquiries to Bob Bartlett (bobbartlettjr@gmail).
URL:https://congressionalcemetery.org/event/mary-shelleys-monsters-by-bob-bartlett-19/
LOCATION:Historic Congressional Cemetery\, 1801 E Street\, Southeast\, Washington\, DC\, 20003\, United States
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