Big Chair gathering: meet the artists
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 [...]
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Historic Congressional Cemetery Big Chair 1801 E St SE, Washington, DC, United States
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Worldwide Candle Lighting (with The Compassionate Friends)
Historic Congressional Cemetery 1801 E Street, Southeast, Washington, DC, United StatesCongressional 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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Wreaths Across America Wreath Laying
FeaturedHistoric Congressional Cemetery 1801 E Street, Southeast, Washington, DC, United StatesAt Congressional, we remember our veterans. Over 1700 veterans from almost every major American armed conflict are interred in the historic grounds of Congressional Cemetery. And while they are no [...]
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General Alexander Macomb Reinterment Ceremony: Commemorating Army, Navy, and Marine Corps 250
FeaturedHistoric Congressional Cemetery 1801 E Street, Southeast, Washington, DC, United StatesJoin us for a ceremony and commemoration at Congressional Cemetery honoring the life and service of Major General Alexander Macomb, Commanding General of the United States Army from 1828 to [...]
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Wreaths Across America Wreath Laying
FeaturedHistoric Congressional Cemetery 1801 E Street, Southeast, Washington, DC, United StatesAt Congressional, we remember our veterans. Over 1700 veterans from almost every major American armed conflict are interred in the historic grounds of Congressional Cemetery. And while they are [...]
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2025 Reading of Names
Historic Congressional Cemetery Chapel 1801 E Street, Southeast, Washington, DC, United StatesA special on-site gathering held in loving remembrance of all those laid to rest at Historic Congressional Cemetery in 2025. Guests are welcome to arrive anytime beginning at 1:00 PM [...]
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Remembering Irish-American Sacrifice: Arsenal Monument Wreath-Laying
Historic Congressional Cemetery 1801 E Street, Southeast, Washington, DC, United StatesOn March 27, Historic Congressional Cemetery invites the public to join us in a remembrance and wreath laying ceremony at the Arsenal Monument, honoring the Irish immigrant women who lost [...]
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Elbridge Gerry: America 250 Commemoration
FeaturedAs 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 [...]
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Revolutionary War Veteran Wreath Laying Ceremony
FeaturedHistoric Congressional Cemetery 1801 E Street, Southeast, Washington, DC, United StatesIn honor of the 250th anniversary of America's independence, we invite you to join Historic Congressional Cemetery and our partners from the National Cemetery Administration for a special wreath-laying ceremony [...]
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Wreaths Across America Wreath Laying
FeaturedHistoric Congressional Cemetery 1801 E Street, Southeast, Washington, DC, United StatesAt Congressional, we remember our veterans. Over 1700 veterans from almost every major American armed conflict are interred in the historic grounds of Congressional Cemetery. And while they are [...]
