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SUMMARY:Only at Congressional 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. \n \nPlease come prepared with comfortable and weather appropriate clothing and shoes\, as the tours often stray from the main paths. \nThe Cemetery is closed to dogs on Saturdays from 11am – 3pm. \nReservations are required and a tour reservation is a $5 donation. \nSaturday tours begin at 11 am\, 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!\n  \n 
URL:https://congressionalcemetery.org/event/only-at-congressional-guided-introductory-tour-2/2025-11-08/
LOCATION:Historic Congressional Cemetery\, 1801 E Street\, Southeast\, Washington\, DC\, 20003\, United States
CATEGORIES:No Dogs Allowed,Tour
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SUMMARY:CANCELLED: John Philip Sousa Birthday Concert 2025
DESCRIPTION:Due to the continued lack of government appropriations\, the Marine Band informed us today that they are unable to perform public facing events at this time\, including the wreath laying ceremony and concert in honor of John Philip Sousa scheduled for Thursday\, November 6 at 12:30 PM. They look forward to returning to public performances very soon and we apologize for any inconvenience. \n  \nIn lieu of the full ceremony\, we will have complimentary docent led tours and history hunt school activities available. \n  \n 
URL:https://congressionalcemetery.org/event/john-philip-sousa-birthday-concert-2025/
LOCATION:Historic Congressional Cemetery Chapel\, 1801 E Street\, Southeast\, Washington\, DC\, 20003\, United States
CATEGORIES:Concert,No Dogs Allowed
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251103T113000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251103T140000
DTSTAMP:20251028T150054Z
CREATED:20251028T150054Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251028T150054Z
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SUMMARY:Private Funeral Service
DESCRIPTION:To provide privacy for the family\, the cemetery will be closed to all dogs and visitors for the duration of our funeral proceedings. \nThank You\, \nHCC
URL:https://congressionalcemetery.org/event/private-funeral-service-30/
CATEGORIES:Funeral,No Dogs Allowed
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251101T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251101T213000
DTSTAMP:20251001T170223Z
CREATED:20250827T151303Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251001T170223Z
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SUMMARY:Soul Strolls: Grave Robbing and Resurrection
DESCRIPTION:  \nSECOND WAVE TICKETS AVAILABLE OCTOBER 10th at 5:00 PM\nWashington\, D.C. is a city of light and shadow. Beneath the shining edifices of marble that dot the landscape lies the story of dark deeds from decades past. Grave robbing\, body snatching\, and resurrection plagued the nation’s capital over a hundred years ago. The dead were not safe—and the living were complicit. \nThis macabre drama played out in the burial grounds of America: an unsettling collision of scientific inquiry\, unsuspecting victims\, and blasphemous desecration. \nThis fall\, we invite you to experience another dark chapter of our common history—a chilling glimpse into D.C.’s past. Discover the stories of our interred residents\, victims and perpetrators alike\, brought to life by our talented actors. Encounter them and uncover their long-buried secrets. Reckon with their legacies and learn about the American past. Join us for Soul Strolls 2025: Grave Robbing and Resurrection. \nOur annual twilight tours explore the stories of individuals buried here through a guided lantern lit tour of the grounds with costumed interpreters. Experience the history of this hallowed ground exactly the way it should be experienced in October – in twilight and darkness\, immersed in vignettes of the lives of our interred residents. \nDetails: \nSoul Strolls take place over 6 nights\, October 17-18\, October 24-25\, and October 31-November 1. Hour-long tours depart every 15 minutes between 6:00 and 9:30 pm on Fridays (Oct 17\, Oct 24\, Oct 31) and between 5:00 PM- 9:30 PM on Saturdays (Oct 18\, Oct 25\, Nov 1). Gates open a half hour prior to the first tour start time. We recommend arriving at least 20 minutes prior to your tour start time. Tours depart from the chapel\, also known as the “Tavern of Lost Souls” during the event. Come and enjoy live music\, thematic cocktails\, and the ambiance of an evening in the cemetery. Costumes are encouraged and welcomed from attendees! \nVIP Tours: \nWe offer exclusive VIP tours as a part of Soul Strolls! On Fridays\, the 7:00 PM and 8:00 PM are exclusively VIP. On Saturdays\, the 6:00 PM\, 7:00 PM\, and 8:00 PM tours are VIP. A VIP Tour Ticket includes: \n\n\nA smaller\, more private tour group.\n\n\nA free drink ticket.\n\n\nA Soul Strolls swag bag.\n\n\nA secret and exclusive tour stop\, champagne included\, experience to learn about the curious fate of the skull of William Wirt.\n\n\nEverything included in a standard ticket.\n\n\nFamily Friendly Tour Times and Child Tickets: \nWant to bring children to Soul Strolls but are looking for a more family friendly tour? We have you covered. The 5:00 PM tour times on Saturday (Oct 18\, Oct 25\, Nov 1) will be curated to be more family friendly. Mature themes and topics will be dialed back with younger audiences in mind. Consider these tour times rated “PG.” \nChild tickets are available for all non-VIP tour times. Tickets for ages 5 to 12 are $15.00. Ages 0-4 attend for free! \nASL Inclusive Tour Times: \nWant to participate in Soul Strolls but need ASL interpretation? We have you covered too! The 5:30 PM tour times on Saturday (Oct 18\, Oct 25\, Nov 1) will include a complimentary ASL interpreter. They will accompany the tour to make sure everything being said by our actors is translated into ASL! \nOther: \nPlease Note: The Cemetery is unable to offer refunds or tour time changes\, so please keep this in mind when purchasing tickets. Tickets are non-transferable. \nThis event is rain or shine. Any rain cancelation will be due to dangerous or severe weather or an emergency. There are no rain dates for the event. \nComfortable shoes are encouraged\, as are flashlights. Tours will not stay on the paths\, so please be ready for uneven terrain. \nMATURE CONTENT WARNING: Soul Strolls 2025 includes dramatic performances that touch on mature themes\, including descriptions of post-mortem mutilations and an infant death. \nInformation about Congressional Cemetery: www.congressionalcemetery.org. \nQuestions about Soul Strolls? Email staff@congressionalcemetery.org. \nTickets on Sale NOW! PURCHASE THEM HERE!\nThank you to our sponsors!
URL:https://congressionalcemetery.org/event/soul-strolls-grave-robbing-and-resurrection/2025-11-01/
LOCATION:Historic Congressional Cemetery\, 1801 E Street\, Southeast\, Washington\, DC\, 20003\, United States
CATEGORIES:No Dogs Allowed,Soul Strolls
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251101T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251101T170000
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CREATED:20251101T192447Z
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SUMMARY:Soul Strolls Prep
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://congressionalcemetery.org/event/soul-strolls-prep/
CATEGORIES:No Dogs Allowed
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251101T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251101T150000
DTSTAMP:20251024T195509Z
CREATED:20240917T142313Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251024T195509Z
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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/2025-11-01/
LOCATION:Historic Congressional Cemetery\, 1801 E Street\, Southeast\, Washington\, DC\, 20003\, United States
CATEGORIES:No Dogs Allowed
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251101T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251101T120000
DTSTAMP:20250914T144942Z
CREATED:20250914T141706Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250914T144942Z
UID:10001931-1761994800-1761998400@congressionalcemetery.org
SUMMARY:Explorers\, Pioneers\, and Mountain Men Tour
DESCRIPTION:Purchase your tickets here!\nA romanticized cover illustration for a biography of Thomas “Broken Hand” Fitzpatrick. Pen and ink\, by Joe Neil Beeler. \nHistoric Congressional Cemetery is the final resting place for some of the most influential – and colorful – Western explorers in U.S. history. Join intrepid docent Jeff Trinca as he navigates the graves of interred residents like the famous mountain man and guide\, Thomas “Broken Hand” Fitzpatrick; of map makers and explorers George Preuss and Joseph Nicollet\, who drew the road maps of the West used by everyday people; and of explorer and peace commissioner Alfred B. Meacham\, who survived a scalping. They and several others dot the trail of this special topic tour\, which is being offered for the first time. \nTickets are only $10 and all proceeds go to benefitting our non-profit mission of historical preservation and education. Please come prepared with comfortable clothing and shoes\, as the tours often stray from the main paths. \nThe event is rain or shine and you may meet the docent near our front gate. \nPurchase your tickets here!
URL:https://congressionalcemetery.org/event/explorers-2025/
CATEGORIES:No Dogs Allowed,Tour
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251031T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251031T213000
DTSTAMP:20251001T170223Z
CREATED:20250827T151303Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251001T170223Z
UID:10001890-1761933600-1761946200@congressionalcemetery.org
SUMMARY:Soul Strolls: Grave Robbing and Resurrection
DESCRIPTION:  \nSECOND WAVE TICKETS AVAILABLE OCTOBER 10th at 5:00 PM\nWashington\, D.C. is a city of light and shadow. Beneath the shining edifices of marble that dot the landscape lies the story of dark deeds from decades past. Grave robbing\, body snatching\, and resurrection plagued the nation’s capital over a hundred years ago. The dead were not safe—and the living were complicit. \nThis macabre drama played out in the burial grounds of America: an unsettling collision of scientific inquiry\, unsuspecting victims\, and blasphemous desecration. \nThis fall\, we invite you to experience another dark chapter of our common history—a chilling glimpse into D.C.’s past. Discover the stories of our interred residents\, victims and perpetrators alike\, brought to life by our talented actors. Encounter them and uncover their long-buried secrets. Reckon with their legacies and learn about the American past. Join us for Soul Strolls 2025: Grave Robbing and Resurrection. \nOur annual twilight tours explore the stories of individuals buried here through a guided lantern lit tour of the grounds with costumed interpreters. Experience the history of this hallowed ground exactly the way it should be experienced in October – in twilight and darkness\, immersed in vignettes of the lives of our interred residents. \nDetails: \nSoul Strolls take place over 6 nights\, October 17-18\, October 24-25\, and October 31-November 1. Hour-long tours depart every 15 minutes between 6:00 and 9:30 pm on Fridays (Oct 17\, Oct 24\, Oct 31) and between 5:00 PM- 9:30 PM on Saturdays (Oct 18\, Oct 25\, Nov 1). Gates open a half hour prior to the first tour start time. We recommend arriving at least 20 minutes prior to your tour start time. Tours depart from the chapel\, also known as the “Tavern of Lost Souls” during the event. Come and enjoy live music\, thematic cocktails\, and the ambiance of an evening in the cemetery. Costumes are encouraged and welcomed from attendees! \nVIP Tours: \nWe offer exclusive VIP tours as a part of Soul Strolls! On Fridays\, the 7:00 PM and 8:00 PM are exclusively VIP. On Saturdays\, the 6:00 PM\, 7:00 PM\, and 8:00 PM tours are VIP. A VIP Tour Ticket includes: \n\n\nA smaller\, more private tour group.\n\n\nA free drink ticket.\n\n\nA Soul Strolls swag bag.\n\n\nA secret and exclusive tour stop\, champagne included\, experience to learn about the curious fate of the skull of William Wirt.\n\n\nEverything included in a standard ticket.\n\n\nFamily Friendly Tour Times and Child Tickets: \nWant to bring children to Soul Strolls but are looking for a more family friendly tour? We have you covered. The 5:00 PM tour times on Saturday (Oct 18\, Oct 25\, Nov 1) will be curated to be more family friendly. Mature themes and topics will be dialed back with younger audiences in mind. Consider these tour times rated “PG.” \nChild tickets are available for all non-VIP tour times. Tickets for ages 5 to 12 are $15.00. Ages 0-4 attend for free! \nASL Inclusive Tour Times: \nWant to participate in Soul Strolls but need ASL interpretation? We have you covered too! The 5:30 PM tour times on Saturday (Oct 18\, Oct 25\, Nov 1) will include a complimentary ASL interpreter. They will accompany the tour to make sure everything being said by our actors is translated into ASL! \nOther: \nPlease Note: The Cemetery is unable to offer refunds or tour time changes\, so please keep this in mind when purchasing tickets. Tickets are non-transferable. \nThis event is rain or shine. Any rain cancelation will be due to dangerous or severe weather or an emergency. There are no rain dates for the event. \nComfortable shoes are encouraged\, as are flashlights. Tours will not stay on the paths\, so please be ready for uneven terrain. \nMATURE CONTENT WARNING: Soul Strolls 2025 includes dramatic performances that touch on mature themes\, including descriptions of post-mortem mutilations and an infant death. \nInformation about Congressional Cemetery: www.congressionalcemetery.org. \nQuestions about Soul Strolls? Email staff@congressionalcemetery.org. \nTickets on Sale NOW! PURCHASE THEM HERE!\nThank you to our sponsors!
URL:https://congressionalcemetery.org/event/soul-strolls-grave-robbing-and-resurrection/2025-10-31/
LOCATION:Historic Congressional Cemetery\, 1801 E Street\, Southeast\, Washington\, DC\, 20003\, United States
CATEGORIES:No Dogs Allowed,Soul Strolls
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251031T143000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251031T180000
DTSTAMP:20251024T195509Z
CREATED:20240917T142313Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251024T195509Z
UID:10001996-1761921000-1761933600@congressionalcemetery.org
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/2025-10-31/
LOCATION:Historic Congressional Cemetery\, 1801 E Street\, Southeast\, Washington\, DC\, 20003\, United States
CATEGORIES:No Dogs Allowed
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251025T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251025T213000
DTSTAMP:20251001T170223Z
CREATED:20250827T151303Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251001T170223Z
UID:10001889-1761411600-1761427800@congressionalcemetery.org
SUMMARY:Soul Strolls: Grave Robbing and Resurrection
DESCRIPTION:  \nSECOND WAVE TICKETS AVAILABLE OCTOBER 10th at 5:00 PM\nWashington\, D.C. is a city of light and shadow. Beneath the shining edifices of marble that dot the landscape lies the story of dark deeds from decades past. Grave robbing\, body snatching\, and resurrection plagued the nation’s capital over a hundred years ago. The dead were not safe—and the living were complicit. \nThis macabre drama played out in the burial grounds of America: an unsettling collision of scientific inquiry\, unsuspecting victims\, and blasphemous desecration. \nThis fall\, we invite you to experience another dark chapter of our common history—a chilling glimpse into D.C.’s past. Discover the stories of our interred residents\, victims and perpetrators alike\, brought to life by our talented actors. Encounter them and uncover their long-buried secrets. Reckon with their legacies and learn about the American past. Join us for Soul Strolls 2025: Grave Robbing and Resurrection. \nOur annual twilight tours explore the stories of individuals buried here through a guided lantern lit tour of the grounds with costumed interpreters. Experience the history of this hallowed ground exactly the way it should be experienced in October – in twilight and darkness\, immersed in vignettes of the lives of our interred residents. \nDetails: \nSoul Strolls take place over 6 nights\, October 17-18\, October 24-25\, and October 31-November 1. Hour-long tours depart every 15 minutes between 6:00 and 9:30 pm on Fridays (Oct 17\, Oct 24\, Oct 31) and between 5:00 PM- 9:30 PM on Saturdays (Oct 18\, Oct 25\, Nov 1). Gates open a half hour prior to the first tour start time. We recommend arriving at least 20 minutes prior to your tour start time. Tours depart from the chapel\, also known as the “Tavern of Lost Souls” during the event. Come and enjoy live music\, thematic cocktails\, and the ambiance of an evening in the cemetery. Costumes are encouraged and welcomed from attendees! \nVIP Tours: \nWe offer exclusive VIP tours as a part of Soul Strolls! On Fridays\, the 7:00 PM and 8:00 PM are exclusively VIP. On Saturdays\, the 6:00 PM\, 7:00 PM\, and 8:00 PM tours are VIP. A VIP Tour Ticket includes: \n\n\nA smaller\, more private tour group.\n\n\nA free drink ticket.\n\n\nA Soul Strolls swag bag.\n\n\nA secret and exclusive tour stop\, champagne included\, experience to learn about the curious fate of the skull of William Wirt.\n\n\nEverything included in a standard ticket.\n\n\nFamily Friendly Tour Times and Child Tickets: \nWant to bring children to Soul Strolls but are looking for a more family friendly tour? We have you covered. The 5:00 PM tour times on Saturday (Oct 18\, Oct 25\, Nov 1) will be curated to be more family friendly. Mature themes and topics will be dialed back with younger audiences in mind. Consider these tour times rated “PG.” \nChild tickets are available for all non-VIP tour times. Tickets for ages 5 to 12 are $15.00. Ages 0-4 attend for free! \nASL Inclusive Tour Times: \nWant to participate in Soul Strolls but need ASL interpretation? We have you covered too! The 5:30 PM tour times on Saturday (Oct 18\, Oct 25\, Nov 1) will include a complimentary ASL interpreter. They will accompany the tour to make sure everything being said by our actors is translated into ASL! \nOther: \nPlease Note: The Cemetery is unable to offer refunds or tour time changes\, so please keep this in mind when purchasing tickets. Tickets are non-transferable. \nThis event is rain or shine. Any rain cancelation will be due to dangerous or severe weather or an emergency. There are no rain dates for the event. \nComfortable shoes are encouraged\, as are flashlights. Tours will not stay on the paths\, so please be ready for uneven terrain. \nMATURE CONTENT WARNING: Soul Strolls 2025 includes dramatic performances that touch on mature themes\, including descriptions of post-mortem mutilations and an infant death. \nInformation about Congressional Cemetery: www.congressionalcemetery.org. \nQuestions about Soul Strolls? Email staff@congressionalcemetery.org. \nTickets on Sale NOW! PURCHASE THEM HERE!\nThank you to our sponsors!
URL:https://congressionalcemetery.org/event/soul-strolls-grave-robbing-and-resurrection/2025-10-25/
LOCATION:Historic Congressional Cemetery\, 1801 E Street\, Southeast\, Washington\, DC\, 20003\, United States
CATEGORIES:No Dogs Allowed,Soul Strolls
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/webp:https://congressionalcemetery.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/08/Soul-Stroll_2024_Congressional-Cemetery_guide.webp
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251025T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251025T150000
DTSTAMP:20251024T195509Z
CREATED:20240917T142313Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251024T195509Z
UID:10001362-1761390000-1761404400@congressionalcemetery.org
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/2025-10-25/
LOCATION:Historic Congressional Cemetery\, 1801 E Street\, Southeast\, Washington\, DC\, 20003\, United States
CATEGORIES:No Dogs Allowed
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/webp:https://congressionalcemetery.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/08/backlit-dog.webp
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251024T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251024T213000
DTSTAMP:20251001T170223Z
CREATED:20250827T151303Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251001T170223Z
UID:10001888-1761328800-1761341400@congressionalcemetery.org
SUMMARY:Soul Strolls: Grave Robbing and Resurrection
DESCRIPTION:  \nSECOND WAVE TICKETS AVAILABLE OCTOBER 10th at 5:00 PM\nWashington\, D.C. is a city of light and shadow. Beneath the shining edifices of marble that dot the landscape lies the story of dark deeds from decades past. Grave robbing\, body snatching\, and resurrection plagued the nation’s capital over a hundred years ago. The dead were not safe—and the living were complicit. \nThis macabre drama played out in the burial grounds of America: an unsettling collision of scientific inquiry\, unsuspecting victims\, and blasphemous desecration. \nThis fall\, we invite you to experience another dark chapter of our common history—a chilling glimpse into D.C.’s past. Discover the stories of our interred residents\, victims and perpetrators alike\, brought to life by our talented actors. Encounter them and uncover their long-buried secrets. Reckon with their legacies and learn about the American past. Join us for Soul Strolls 2025: Grave Robbing and Resurrection. \nOur annual twilight tours explore the stories of individuals buried here through a guided lantern lit tour of the grounds with costumed interpreters. Experience the history of this hallowed ground exactly the way it should be experienced in October – in twilight and darkness\, immersed in vignettes of the lives of our interred residents. \nDetails: \nSoul Strolls take place over 6 nights\, October 17-18\, October 24-25\, and October 31-November 1. Hour-long tours depart every 15 minutes between 6:00 and 9:30 pm on Fridays (Oct 17\, Oct 24\, Oct 31) and between 5:00 PM- 9:30 PM on Saturdays (Oct 18\, Oct 25\, Nov 1). Gates open a half hour prior to the first tour start time. We recommend arriving at least 20 minutes prior to your tour start time. Tours depart from the chapel\, also known as the “Tavern of Lost Souls” during the event. Come and enjoy live music\, thematic cocktails\, and the ambiance of an evening in the cemetery. Costumes are encouraged and welcomed from attendees! \nVIP Tours: \nWe offer exclusive VIP tours as a part of Soul Strolls! On Fridays\, the 7:00 PM and 8:00 PM are exclusively VIP. On Saturdays\, the 6:00 PM\, 7:00 PM\, and 8:00 PM tours are VIP. A VIP Tour Ticket includes: \n\n\nA smaller\, more private tour group.\n\n\nA free drink ticket.\n\n\nA Soul Strolls swag bag.\n\n\nA secret and exclusive tour stop\, champagne included\, experience to learn about the curious fate of the skull of William Wirt.\n\n\nEverything included in a standard ticket.\n\n\nFamily Friendly Tour Times and Child Tickets: \nWant to bring children to Soul Strolls but are looking for a more family friendly tour? We have you covered. The 5:00 PM tour times on Saturday (Oct 18\, Oct 25\, Nov 1) will be curated to be more family friendly. Mature themes and topics will be dialed back with younger audiences in mind. Consider these tour times rated “PG.” \nChild tickets are available for all non-VIP tour times. Tickets for ages 5 to 12 are $15.00. Ages 0-4 attend for free! \nASL Inclusive Tour Times: \nWant to participate in Soul Strolls but need ASL interpretation? We have you covered too! The 5:30 PM tour times on Saturday (Oct 18\, Oct 25\, Nov 1) will include a complimentary ASL interpreter. They will accompany the tour to make sure everything being said by our actors is translated into ASL! \nOther: \nPlease Note: The Cemetery is unable to offer refunds or tour time changes\, so please keep this in mind when purchasing tickets. Tickets are non-transferable. \nThis event is rain or shine. Any rain cancelation will be due to dangerous or severe weather or an emergency. There are no rain dates for the event. \nComfortable shoes are encouraged\, as are flashlights. Tours will not stay on the paths\, so please be ready for uneven terrain. \nMATURE CONTENT WARNING: Soul Strolls 2025 includes dramatic performances that touch on mature themes\, including descriptions of post-mortem mutilations and an infant death. \nInformation about Congressional Cemetery: www.congressionalcemetery.org. \nQuestions about Soul Strolls? Email staff@congressionalcemetery.org. \nTickets on Sale NOW! PURCHASE THEM HERE!\nThank you to our sponsors!
URL:https://congressionalcemetery.org/event/soul-strolls-grave-robbing-and-resurrection/2025-10-24/
LOCATION:Historic Congressional Cemetery\, 1801 E Street\, Southeast\, Washington\, DC\, 20003\, United States
CATEGORIES:No Dogs Allowed,Soul Strolls
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251018T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251018T213000
DTSTAMP:20251001T170223Z
CREATED:20250827T151303Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251001T170223Z
UID:10001887-1760806800-1760823000@congressionalcemetery.org
SUMMARY:Soul Strolls: Grave Robbing and Resurrection
DESCRIPTION:  \nSECOND WAVE TICKETS AVAILABLE OCTOBER 10th at 5:00 PM\nWashington\, D.C. is a city of light and shadow. Beneath the shining edifices of marble that dot the landscape lies the story of dark deeds from decades past. Grave robbing\, body snatching\, and resurrection plagued the nation’s capital over a hundred years ago. The dead were not safe—and the living were complicit. \nThis macabre drama played out in the burial grounds of America: an unsettling collision of scientific inquiry\, unsuspecting victims\, and blasphemous desecration. \nThis fall\, we invite you to experience another dark chapter of our common history—a chilling glimpse into D.C.’s past. Discover the stories of our interred residents\, victims and perpetrators alike\, brought to life by our talented actors. Encounter them and uncover their long-buried secrets. Reckon with their legacies and learn about the American past. Join us for Soul Strolls 2025: Grave Robbing and Resurrection. \nOur annual twilight tours explore the stories of individuals buried here through a guided lantern lit tour of the grounds with costumed interpreters. Experience the history of this hallowed ground exactly the way it should be experienced in October – in twilight and darkness\, immersed in vignettes of the lives of our interred residents. \nDetails: \nSoul Strolls take place over 6 nights\, October 17-18\, October 24-25\, and October 31-November 1. Hour-long tours depart every 15 minutes between 6:00 and 9:30 pm on Fridays (Oct 17\, Oct 24\, Oct 31) and between 5:00 PM- 9:30 PM on Saturdays (Oct 18\, Oct 25\, Nov 1). Gates open a half hour prior to the first tour start time. We recommend arriving at least 20 minutes prior to your tour start time. Tours depart from the chapel\, also known as the “Tavern of Lost Souls” during the event. Come and enjoy live music\, thematic cocktails\, and the ambiance of an evening in the cemetery. Costumes are encouraged and welcomed from attendees! \nVIP Tours: \nWe offer exclusive VIP tours as a part of Soul Strolls! On Fridays\, the 7:00 PM and 8:00 PM are exclusively VIP. On Saturdays\, the 6:00 PM\, 7:00 PM\, and 8:00 PM tours are VIP. A VIP Tour Ticket includes: \n\n\nA smaller\, more private tour group.\n\n\nA free drink ticket.\n\n\nA Soul Strolls swag bag.\n\n\nA secret and exclusive tour stop\, champagne included\, experience to learn about the curious fate of the skull of William Wirt.\n\n\nEverything included in a standard ticket.\n\n\nFamily Friendly Tour Times and Child Tickets: \nWant to bring children to Soul Strolls but are looking for a more family friendly tour? We have you covered. The 5:00 PM tour times on Saturday (Oct 18\, Oct 25\, Nov 1) will be curated to be more family friendly. Mature themes and topics will be dialed back with younger audiences in mind. Consider these tour times rated “PG.” \nChild tickets are available for all non-VIP tour times. Tickets for ages 5 to 12 are $15.00. Ages 0-4 attend for free! \nASL Inclusive Tour Times: \nWant to participate in Soul Strolls but need ASL interpretation? We have you covered too! The 5:30 PM tour times on Saturday (Oct 18\, Oct 25\, Nov 1) will include a complimentary ASL interpreter. They will accompany the tour to make sure everything being said by our actors is translated into ASL! \nOther: \nPlease Note: The Cemetery is unable to offer refunds or tour time changes\, so please keep this in mind when purchasing tickets. Tickets are non-transferable. \nThis event is rain or shine. Any rain cancelation will be due to dangerous or severe weather or an emergency. There are no rain dates for the event. \nComfortable shoes are encouraged\, as are flashlights. Tours will not stay on the paths\, so please be ready for uneven terrain. \nMATURE CONTENT WARNING: Soul Strolls 2025 includes dramatic performances that touch on mature themes\, including descriptions of post-mortem mutilations and an infant death. \nInformation about Congressional Cemetery: www.congressionalcemetery.org. \nQuestions about Soul Strolls? Email staff@congressionalcemetery.org. \nTickets on Sale NOW! PURCHASE THEM HERE!\nThank you to our sponsors!
URL:https://congressionalcemetery.org/event/soul-strolls-grave-robbing-and-resurrection/2025-10-18/
LOCATION:Historic Congressional Cemetery\, 1801 E Street\, Southeast\, Washington\, DC\, 20003\, United States
CATEGORIES:No Dogs Allowed,Soul Strolls
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251018T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251018T150000
DTSTAMP:20251024T195509Z
CREATED:20240917T142313Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251024T195509Z
UID:10001361-1760785200-1760799600@congressionalcemetery.org
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/2025-10-18/
LOCATION:Historic Congressional Cemetery\, 1801 E Street\, Southeast\, Washington\, DC\, 20003\, United States
CATEGORIES:No Dogs Allowed
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251017T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251017T213000
DTSTAMP:20251001T170223Z
CREATED:20250827T151303Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251001T170223Z
UID:10001886-1760724000-1760736600@congressionalcemetery.org
SUMMARY:Soul Strolls: Grave Robbing and Resurrection
DESCRIPTION:  \nSECOND WAVE TICKETS AVAILABLE OCTOBER 10th at 5:00 PM\nWashington\, D.C. is a city of light and shadow. Beneath the shining edifices of marble that dot the landscape lies the story of dark deeds from decades past. Grave robbing\, body snatching\, and resurrection plagued the nation’s capital over a hundred years ago. The dead were not safe—and the living were complicit. \nThis macabre drama played out in the burial grounds of America: an unsettling collision of scientific inquiry\, unsuspecting victims\, and blasphemous desecration. \nThis fall\, we invite you to experience another dark chapter of our common history—a chilling glimpse into D.C.’s past. Discover the stories of our interred residents\, victims and perpetrators alike\, brought to life by our talented actors. Encounter them and uncover their long-buried secrets. Reckon with their legacies and learn about the American past. Join us for Soul Strolls 2025: Grave Robbing and Resurrection. \nOur annual twilight tours explore the stories of individuals buried here through a guided lantern lit tour of the grounds with costumed interpreters. Experience the history of this hallowed ground exactly the way it should be experienced in October – in twilight and darkness\, immersed in vignettes of the lives of our interred residents. \nDetails: \nSoul Strolls take place over 6 nights\, October 17-18\, October 24-25\, and October 31-November 1. Hour-long tours depart every 15 minutes between 6:00 and 9:30 pm on Fridays (Oct 17\, Oct 24\, Oct 31) and between 5:00 PM- 9:30 PM on Saturdays (Oct 18\, Oct 25\, Nov 1). Gates open a half hour prior to the first tour start time. We recommend arriving at least 20 minutes prior to your tour start time. Tours depart from the chapel\, also known as the “Tavern of Lost Souls” during the event. Come and enjoy live music\, thematic cocktails\, and the ambiance of an evening in the cemetery. Costumes are encouraged and welcomed from attendees! \nVIP Tours: \nWe offer exclusive VIP tours as a part of Soul Strolls! On Fridays\, the 7:00 PM and 8:00 PM are exclusively VIP. On Saturdays\, the 6:00 PM\, 7:00 PM\, and 8:00 PM tours are VIP. A VIP Tour Ticket includes: \n\n\nA smaller\, more private tour group.\n\n\nA free drink ticket.\n\n\nA Soul Strolls swag bag.\n\n\nA secret and exclusive tour stop\, champagne included\, experience to learn about the curious fate of the skull of William Wirt.\n\n\nEverything included in a standard ticket.\n\n\nFamily Friendly Tour Times and Child Tickets: \nWant to bring children to Soul Strolls but are looking for a more family friendly tour? We have you covered. The 5:00 PM tour times on Saturday (Oct 18\, Oct 25\, Nov 1) will be curated to be more family friendly. Mature themes and topics will be dialed back with younger audiences in mind. Consider these tour times rated “PG.” \nChild tickets are available for all non-VIP tour times. Tickets for ages 5 to 12 are $15.00. Ages 0-4 attend for free! \nASL Inclusive Tour Times: \nWant to participate in Soul Strolls but need ASL interpretation? We have you covered too! The 5:30 PM tour times on Saturday (Oct 18\, Oct 25\, Nov 1) will include a complimentary ASL interpreter. They will accompany the tour to make sure everything being said by our actors is translated into ASL! \nOther: \nPlease Note: The Cemetery is unable to offer refunds or tour time changes\, so please keep this in mind when purchasing tickets. Tickets are non-transferable. \nThis event is rain or shine. Any rain cancelation will be due to dangerous or severe weather or an emergency. There are no rain dates for the event. \nComfortable shoes are encouraged\, as are flashlights. Tours will not stay on the paths\, so please be ready for uneven terrain. \nMATURE CONTENT WARNING: Soul Strolls 2025 includes dramatic performances that touch on mature themes\, including descriptions of post-mortem mutilations and an infant death. \nInformation about Congressional Cemetery: www.congressionalcemetery.org. \nQuestions about Soul Strolls? Email staff@congressionalcemetery.org. \nTickets on Sale NOW! PURCHASE THEM HERE!\nThank you to our sponsors!
URL:https://congressionalcemetery.org/event/soul-strolls-grave-robbing-and-resurrection/2025-10-17/
LOCATION:Historic Congressional Cemetery\, 1801 E Street\, Southeast\, Washington\, DC\, 20003\, United States
CATEGORIES:No Dogs Allowed,Soul Strolls
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251015T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251015T123000
DTSTAMP:20251001T135709Z
CREATED:20251001T135709Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251001T135709Z
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SUMMARY:Private Funeral Service
DESCRIPTION:To provide privacy for the family\, the cemetery will be closed to all dogs and visitors for the duration of our funeral proceedings. \nThank You\, \nHCC
URL:https://congressionalcemetery.org/event/private-funeral-service-29/
CATEGORIES:Funeral,No Dogs Allowed
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251012T173000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251012T193000
DTSTAMP:20251001T201138Z
CREATED:20250711T185934Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251001T201138Z
UID:10001846-1760290200-1760297400@congressionalcemetery.org
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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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251011T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251011T150000
DTSTAMP:20251024T195509Z
CREATED:20240917T142313Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251024T195509Z
UID:10001360-1760180400-1760194800@congressionalcemetery.org
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/2025-10-11/
LOCATION:Historic Congressional Cemetery\, 1801 E Street\, Southeast\, Washington\, DC\, 20003\, United States
CATEGORIES:No Dogs Allowed
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251006T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251006T133000
DTSTAMP:20251001T135625Z
CREATED:20251001T135625Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251001T135625Z
UID:10001935-1759744800-1759757400@congressionalcemetery.org
SUMMARY:Private Funeral Service
DESCRIPTION:To provide privacy for the family\, the cemetery will be closed to all dogs and visitors for the duration of our funeral proceedings. \nThank You\, \nHCC
URL:https://congressionalcemetery.org/event/private-funeral-service-28/
CATEGORIES:Funeral,No Dogs Allowed
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251004T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251004T150000
DTSTAMP:20251024T195509Z
CREATED:20240917T142313Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251024T195509Z
UID:10001359-1759575600-1759590000@congressionalcemetery.org
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/2025-10-04/
LOCATION:Historic Congressional Cemetery\, 1801 E Street\, Southeast\, Washington\, DC\, 20003\, United States
CATEGORIES:No Dogs Allowed
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251004T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251004T123000
DTSTAMP:20250723T210025Z
CREATED:20250312T184654Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250723T210025Z
UID:10001875-1759575600-1759581000@congressionalcemetery.org
SUMMARY:Only at Congressional 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. \n \nPlease come prepared with comfortable and weather appropriate clothing and shoes\, as the tours often stray from the main paths. \nThe Cemetery is closed to dogs on Saturdays from 11am – 3pm. \nReservations are required and a tour reservation is a $5 donation. \nSaturday tours begin at 11 am\, 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!\n  \n 
URL:https://congressionalcemetery.org/event/only-at-congressional-guided-introductory-tour-2/2025-10-04/
LOCATION:Historic Congressional Cemetery\, 1801 E Street\, Southeast\, Washington\, DC\, 20003\, United States
CATEGORIES:No Dogs Allowed,Tour
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250927T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250927T143000
DTSTAMP:20250825T170932Z
CREATED:20250824T155706Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250825T170932Z
UID:10001900-1758978000-1758983400@congressionalcemetery.org
SUMMARY:Cemetery Speaker Series: Tobias Lear\, with Dr. Lindsay M. Chervinsky
DESCRIPTION:Tobias Lear\, circa the 1780s. Courtesy of New England Historical Society \nSign up here!\nIn his capacities as general\, president\, enslaver\, and farmer\, George Washington received support from many individuals who — compared to the nation’s first chief executive — are less remembered. One such person is Tobias Lear\, who in 1784 was recommended by General Benjamin Lincoln to serve as Washington’s executive secretary. Over the next 15 years\, Lear worked for Washington as an indispensable employee and became\, literally\, part of the Washington family. His relationship with Washington ended only with the general’s death in 1799\, which Lear witnessed and recorded in detail. Lear’s own demise in 1816 was followed by his burial in Historic Congressional Cemetery. \nFor this entry of the 2025 Speaker Series\, HCC is thrilled to welcome one of the country’s most sought-out presidential historians\, Dr. Lindsay M. Chervinsky\, to discuss Lear’s life and connection to George Washington. Dr. Chervinsky currently serves as the Executive Director of the George Washington Presidential Library. She is the author of the award-winning books\, The Cabinet: George Washington and the Creation of an American Institution and Making the Presidency: John Adams and the Precedents That Forged the Republic\, and co-editor of Mourning the Presidents: Loss and Legacy in American Culture. She regularly writes for public audiences in the Wall Street Journal\, The Bulwark\, Time Magazine\, USA Today\, CNN\, and the Washington Post. \nFollowing Dr. Chervinsky’s presentation\, come along on a docent-led tour to the grave of Tobias Lear\, as well as the final resting places of more of Washington’s contemporaries and other figures from the nation’s founding era. \nTickets are only $10 and all proceeds go to benefit our non-profit mission of historical preservation and education. Space is limited so be sure to reserve your spot today! Keynote remarks will take place inside the Chapel\, and the walking tour will take place on the grounds. The tour is approximately 45 minutes in length. Please come prepared with comfortable clothing and shoes\, as the tours often stray from the main paths. \nSign up here!
URL:https://congressionalcemetery.org/event/cemetery-speaker-series-tobias-lear-lindsay-chervinsky/
LOCATION:Historic Congressional Cemetery Chapel\, 1801 E Street\, Southeast\, Washington\, DC\, 20003\, United States
CATEGORIES:Lecture,No Dogs Allowed,Speaker Series,Tour
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250927T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250927T150000
DTSTAMP:20251024T195509Z
CREATED:20240917T142313Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251024T195509Z
UID:10001358-1758970800-1758985200@congressionalcemetery.org
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/2025-09-27/
LOCATION:Historic Congressional Cemetery\, 1801 E Street\, Southeast\, Washington\, DC\, 20003\, United States
CATEGORIES:No Dogs Allowed
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250920T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250920T150000
DTSTAMP:20251024T195509Z
CREATED:20240917T142313Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251024T195509Z
UID:10001357-1758366000-1758380400@congressionalcemetery.org
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/2025-09-20/
LOCATION:Historic Congressional Cemetery\, 1801 E Street\, Southeast\, Washington\, DC\, 20003\, United States
CATEGORIES:No Dogs Allowed
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250920T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250920T130000
DTSTAMP:20250815T171626Z
CREATED:20250815T150156Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250815T171626Z
UID:10001894-1758366000-1758373200@congressionalcemetery.org
SUMMARY:General Alexander Macomb Reinterment Ceremony: Commemorating Army\, Navy\, and Marine Corps 250
DESCRIPTION:Join 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 1841. \nSeptember 20\, 11:00 AM- 1:00 PM \nAwarded the Congressional Gold Medal for service during the War of 1812\, General Macomb patriotically served the United States for decades. On September 20\, we will honor the reinterment of Macomb’s remains with a military ceremony and various speakers. A light reception in the Chapel will follow the ceremony. \nThis ceremony will not only honor General Macomb’s legacy\, but also serve as a tribute to the thousands of veterans interred at Congressional Cemetery —men and women of the Army\, Navy\, Air Force\, and Marine Corps whose service has safeguarded our nation for more than two centuries. \nPresented in partnership with representatives of the United States Armed Forces\, this event will also commemorate the 250th anniversaries of the Army\, Navy\, and Marine Corps. We hope that you will join us and the Macomb descendants to reflect on the enduring sacrifices of those who have worn the uniform and to express our gratitude for their service to our country. \n\nAll are welcome to attend this free public ceremony.\nRSVP HERE\nProgram Includes:\nIntroductory Remarks by A.J. Orlikoff\, Interim Executive Director\, Historic Congressional Cemetery \nPresentation of the Colors: United States Army ‘The Old Guard’ Ceremonial Color Guard \nPerformance of the National Anthem: The United States Army Band ‘Pershing’s Own’ Brass Quintet \nKeynote Remarks: Mr. Charles Bowery\, Executive Director\, U.S. Army Center of Military History  \nA Wreath and Flower Laying \nReception and Pop Up Tours \nWhy is Macomb Being Reinterred?\nMajor General Alexander Macomb died in 1841 and holds a unique distinction: he may be the only general in American history whose remains have been interred four separate times. He was first buried at the Presbyterian Burying Ground before being removed and reinterred at Congressional Cemetery in 1850. Joined in death by his wife Catherine\, the Macombs rested there until the mid-2000s\, when the towering obelisk marking their grave began to lean. To prevent the vault from collapsing\, the Department of Veterans Affairs repaired the monument. During this work\, the Macombs’ remains were removed\, and the Smithsonian\, in coordination with the Macomb descendants\, studied the remains and burial contents. \nMost of General Macomb’s remains were reinterred in 2008 in a military ceremony attended by descendants. However\, the story did not end there. In November 2024\, the Smithsonian returned the final remains and artifacts removed from the Macomb vault and others for study. In honor of the Army’s 250th anniversary and the approaching America 250 commemoration\, we are proud to reinter General Macomb’s remains for a fourth and final time — in partnership with local Department of Defense commands and the Macomb family.
URL:https://congressionalcemetery.org/event/general-alexander-macomb-reinterment-ceremony-commemorating-army-navy-and-marine-corps-250/
LOCATION:Historic Congressional Cemetery\, 1801 E Street\, Southeast\, Washington\, DC\, 20003\, United States
CATEGORIES:Dedication,Memorial,No Dogs Allowed
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250919T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250919T143000
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LAST-MODIFIED:20250912T212953Z
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SUMMARY:Private Funeral Service
DESCRIPTION:To provide privacy for the family\, the cemetery will be closed to all dogs and visitors for the duration of our funeral proceedings. \nThank You\, \nHCC
URL:https://congressionalcemetery.org/event/private-funeral-service-26/
CATEGORIES:Funeral,No Dogs Allowed
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250917T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250917T123000
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CREATED:20250912T213030Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250912T213030Z
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SUMMARY:Private Funeral Service
DESCRIPTION:To provide privacy for the family\, the cemetery will be closed to all dogs and visitors for the duration of our funeral proceedings. \nThank You\, \nHCC
URL:https://congressionalcemetery.org/event/private-funeral-service-27/
CATEGORIES:Funeral,No Dogs Allowed
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250913T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250913T150000
DTSTAMP:20251024T195509Z
CREATED:20240917T142313Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251024T195509Z
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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/2025-09-13/
LOCATION:Historic Congressional Cemetery\, 1801 E Street\, Southeast\, Washington\, DC\, 20003\, United States
CATEGORIES:No Dogs Allowed
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250913T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250913T123000
DTSTAMP:20250723T210025Z
CREATED:20250312T184654Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250723T210025Z
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SUMMARY:Only at Congressional 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. \n \nPlease come prepared with comfortable and weather appropriate clothing and shoes\, as the tours often stray from the main paths. \nThe Cemetery is closed to dogs on Saturdays from 11am – 3pm. \nReservations are required and a tour reservation is a $5 donation. \nSaturday tours begin at 11 am\, 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!\n  \n 
URL:https://congressionalcemetery.org/event/only-at-congressional-guided-introductory-tour-2/2025-09-13/
LOCATION:Historic Congressional Cemetery\, 1801 E Street\, Southeast\, Washington\, DC\, 20003\, United States
CATEGORIES:No Dogs Allowed,Tour
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250912T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250912T223000
DTSTAMP:20250910T184824Z
CREATED:20250418T132319Z
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SUMMARY:Cinematery: Ghostbusters
DESCRIPTION:SOLD OUT\nCinematery is back at Historic Congressional Cemetery\, bringing classic monster related films to romp through the grounds with Mausoleums and Monsters! Kick off summer on Friday\, May 23rd with the iconic shark thriller Jaws—just when you thought it was safe to go back in the grass. Then\, on Friday\, June 13th\, delight the whole family with the heartwarming chaos of Monsters\, Inc.. We’ll turn up the heat again on Friday\, August 29th with the sand-swept thrills of The Mummy\, and wrap up the season with paranormal perfection on Friday\, September 12th as Ghostbusters haunts the cemetery in style. Bring a blanket\, your bravest friends\, and settle in for a movie night like no other—where the stars shine bright and the dead don’t mind a little company.\n\nIn the event of rain\, the film will screen on the following Friday evening (please note the below rain dates\, May 30\, June 20\, September 3\, September 19).\n\n\nFeel free to bring your own beverages and food. Alcohol is permitted and will also be for sale. Keep in mind that all guests will be ID checked upon entry. We also recommend bringing your own blankets\, low lying lawn chairs\, etc. Please do NOT bring chairs that may obstruct the view of those behind you.\n\nGates open about an hour before sunset and the movie begins at sunset.\n\n\nRegister Below!\n\n\n \n\n \n\n\n\n\nOur official pre-game location of choice is Duffy’s Irish Pub! Just a short walk from the cemetery main gates\, make sure you grab a few pints (or some to go food) before the show and let them know you are there for Cinematery!\n\n  \nWe would like to thank our community partner and neighbor Fulcrum Properties Group for sponsoring the Cinematery screen and complimentary popcorn! \n\n\n\n  \n 
URL:https://congressionalcemetery.org/event/cinematery-ghostbusters/
LOCATION:Historic Congressional Cemetery\, 1801 E Street\, Southeast\, Washington\, DC\, 20003\, United States
CATEGORIES:Cinematery,No Dogs Allowed
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