Memorial

Please Note

The cemetery is closed to dogs every Saturday from
11:00 AM to 3:00 PM

The cemetery is closed to dogs every Saturday from
11:00 AM to 3:00 PM

Big Chair gathering: meet the artists

Historic Congressional Cemetery Big Chair 1801 E St SE, Washington, DC, United States

Join us as we gather to introduce the newest Message of Hope painting on the cemetery's famous Big Chair. This informal gathering at 2:30pm on May 3 outside the cemetery [...]

Worldwide Candle Lighting (with The Compassionate Friends)

Historic Congressional Cemetery 1801 E Street, Southeast, Washington, DC, United States

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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