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SUMMARY:Día de los Muertos
DESCRIPTION:Join us for an extraordinary celebration of Día de los Muertos at Historic Congressional Cemetery. In collaboration with special guest and Capitol Hill resident\, Rosa Moreno\, and Death Doula-in-Residence\, Laura Lyster-Mensh\, we will transform the chapel in the center of our grounds into a place of learning\, remembrance\, community gathering\, and celebration of the “Day of the Dead.” \nDía de los Muertos is a tradition that honors loved ones who have passed\, celebrating the ongoing bond between the living and the dead. Millions in Mexico\, Latin America\, and beyond celebrate by creating colorful ofrendas (altars) with photos\, flowers\, food\, and mementos to welcome spirits back to the earthly world. Many also gather in cemeteries or at festivals to share music\, meals\, and remembrance in a joyful celebration of life. \nNow in its third year\, Congressional Cemetery’s Día de los Muertos celebration invites the public to join us on Sunday\, November 1st from 11:00 am to 3:00 pm at the historic chapel to collectively build a large-scale ofrenda honoring our departed loved ones. \n \nAs Rosa Moreno shares\, “Day of the Dead is one of my favorite holidays because we get to set aside a day to celebrate our loved ones that have passed. It’s a festive celebration full of life and joy”. \n \nEveryone is welcome to bring photos of departed loved ones\, some of their favorite foods\, mementos\, flowers (fresh or dried)\, and/or other cherished artifacts from their lives. You can also make something on-site during the event. We will have a variety of hands-on crafts and activities for all ages\, including decorating sugar skulls and crafting paper flowers. You can add your creations to the ofrenda during the event and take them home afterward as a keepsake.  In celebrating the people and things they loved\, we will share stories about those who are gone\, learn about the traditions of Día de los Muertos and similar customs around the world\, and join the community around remembrance and celebration. \n  \nAll are welcome to this all ages event. Accessibility information is detailed below about how to access the cemetery grounds. Visitors are encouraged to collect their items before departing the event; please note that items left behind will be respectfully recycled or donated following the event. \n  \nAre you joining us? CLICK HERE to RSVP. You will receive a reminder a few days before November 1st. \n  \nWant to learn more?  \n\nWhat is an ofrenda? CLICK HERE\nPBS News Hour: What is Día de los Muertos? An expert explains the holiday celebrating loved ones who have died\n\n  \nThis free community event is made possible by the Congressional Cemetery’s nonprofit\, The Association for the Preservation of Historic Congressional Cemetery. Donations to the Association are welcomed\, they help us open the grounds for these impactful gatherings and serve our goal in offering death education and awareness activities at our historic cemetery\, “DC’s Greatest Undertaking”! \n  \nAccessibility \nThe path to the Chapel is paved with stone pavers that are accessible to wheelchairs. Historic Congressional Chapel\, where the event will take place\, is roughly a 5-minute walk from our front gate. Golf cart transport is available upon request\, please email Kurt Deion at Kdeion@congressionalcemetery.org. We request at least 24 hours notice to ensure accommodation. \nPlease note that most paved walkways are ADA accessible\, but the historic cemetery grounds throughout the cemetery often have uneven ground. Please exercise caution when moving through the cemetery off the paved pathways. \nCovid Mitigation  \nWhile we do not require folks to wear a mask\, guests are welcome to mask up should they require one. \nSeating \nIn addition to pew seating within the Chapel\, there will be seating available outside at tables for craft activities. \nBathrooms \nIn addition to the bathrooms on the back side of our garage near the front gate\, there will be an ADA portable toilet located near the Chapel. \nDogs \nDogs are welcome on leash. \n  \nQuestions? Please contact staff@congressionalcemetery.org for any event related questions.
URL:https://congressionalcemetery.org/event/dia-de-los-muertos-2/
LOCATION:Historic Congressional Cemetery Chapel\, 1801 E Street\, Southeast\, Washington\, DC\, 20003\, United States
CATEGORIES:Death Awareness,Dog Friendly
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SUMMARY:Death Cafe at Congressional Cemetery
DESCRIPTION:We welcome you to join us at one of our monthly Death Cafes at Historic Congressional Cemetery. \nAs an active burial ground\, Historic Congressional Cemetery is well acquainted with death\, but just what is a Death Cafe? \nDeath Cafe is a global movement to encourage discussion about the often-taboo subject of death. These are intimate informal gatherings where we discuss death while eating cake and drinking tea to remind us of comfort and sweetness even in difficult times. There is no agenda other than providing a space for an open-ended conversation. \nPlease join us to explore these topics in the spirit of curiosity and wonder. These gatherings are not meant to offer or replace grief counseling. In the interest of privacy and being present\, we ask that these conversations remain in the room and there be no recording\, note-taking\, or personal details shared afterward. \nFollow this link for more about Death Cafe history and concept. \nOur Death Doula in Residence\, Laura Lyster-Mensh\, facilitates our death cafes and represents the cemetery for these evenings with a range of guest co-facilitators from the community. \nCongressional Cemetery offers these unique conversations free of charge\, and offers tea and sweets in the tradition of death cafes around the world. We do ask that you consider bringing a food or beverage item to share\, or a suggested $5 donation\, to help cover event costs. \nDue to space limitations and to allow us to offer an intimate conversation\, please reserve a chair in advance for the dates you will be joining us. We release reservations three months before the scheduled date. To be on the waitlist for any unavailable dates\, use the form on this page or contact Laura by email. \nQuestions? Email Laura at deathdoula@congressionalcemetery.org \nInterested? RSVP to reserve your seat HERE!
URL:https://congressionalcemetery.org/event/death-cafe-at-congressional-cemetery-4/2026-11-05/
LOCATION:Historic Congressional Cemetery\, 1801 E Street\, Southeast\, Washington\, DC\, 20003\, United States
CATEGORIES:Death Awareness,Death Cafe
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