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SUMMARY:Elbridge Gerry: America 250 Commemoration
DESCRIPTION:As the United States approaches the 250th anniversary of the Declaration of Independence\, Historic Congressional Cemetery\, in partnership with the D.C. Sons of the American Revolution and the National Cemetery Administration\, invites the public to join us on Saturday\, July 4\, 2026\, for a special America 250 commemoration honoring Elbridge Gerry and the Revolutionary War veterans memorialized at Congressional Cemetery.\n\n\n\nFounding Father and Revolutionary War Patriot Elbridge Gerry is the only signer of the Declaration of Independence and the only vice president buried in Washington\, D.C. His historic gravesite at Congressional Cemetery remains an enduring place of national memory and reflection\, linking the nation’s founding generation to the present day.\n\n\nBeginning at 10:00 AM\, the ceremony will feature remarks from representatives of Historic Congressional Cemetery\, the D.C. Sons of the American Revolution\, and the National Cemetery Administration. The program will include the presentation of colors\, the National Anthem\, the playing of TAPS\, unveiling a new interpretive sign\, and a wreath and flower laying at Gerry’s grave in honor of his service to the founding of the United States and the enduring legacy of the Revolutionary generation.\n\n\n\nA tent and complimentary refreshments will be provided courtesy of the DC Sons of the American Revolution.\n\nThe event is free and open to the public. If you plan to attend\, we ask that you please RSVP using the link below.\n\nRSVP HERE!
URL:https://congressionalcemetery.org/event/elbridge-gerry-america250-commemoration/
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CATEGORIES:Cemetery CLOSURE,Memorial,No Dogs Allowed
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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/2026-07-04/
LOCATION:Historic Congressional Cemetery\, 1801 E Street\, Southeast\, Washington\, DC\, 20003\, United States
CATEGORIES:No Dogs Allowed
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