No Dogs Allowed

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

August Cinematery: Batman

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

The Dark Knight. Gotham’s Protector. The Caped Crusader. Bruce Wayne’s Night Job. Indeed, few heroes have the name recognition of Batman, one of the most beloved and iconic superheroes of [...]

Ray’s Race: Running Psychologists 5k

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

Come join the American Psychology Association for their annual Running Psychologists 5k! You can purchase tickets here! Work up a good sweat and support a great cause. See below for [...]

$40

Mindfulness Among the Monuments

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

Experience Congressional Cemetery through Mindfulness Immerse yourself in the natural and cultural features of Congressional Cemetery through an outdoor mindfulness tour. Outdoor mindfulness is akin to Shinrin-yoku, or forest bathing, [...]

Ben Wasserman: Live After Death Comedy Show

IT'S THE WORLD'S MOST CHAOTIC COMEDY SHOW ABOUT GRIEF & LOSS! Within the span of 3 years comedian Ben Wasserman lost his dad, granddad, uncle, and four friends. In his new show Live [...]

$15 – $20

Dead Man’s Run 2023

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

Dead Man’s Run is Congressional Cemetery’s annual 5k race. And in 2023, it's back and spookier than ever! Please join us Saturday, October 14 at 5:30 PM for the region's [...]

Soul Strolls: Tragic Lives & Demise

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

Washington, DC, like any American setting, is no stranger to tragedy. It textured the lives of the millions of people who have called the region home. Their stories reflect our [...]

Soul Strolls: Tragic Lives & Demise

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

Washington, DC, like any American setting, is no stranger to tragedy. It textured the lives of the millions of people who have called the region home. Their stories reflect our [...]

Soul Strolls: Tragic Lives & Demise

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

Washington, DC, like any American setting, is no stranger to tragedy. It textured the lives of the millions of people who have called the region home. Their stories reflect our [...]

Soul Strolls: Tragic Lives & Demise

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

Washington, DC, like any American setting, is no stranger to tragedy. It textured the lives of the millions of people who have called the region home. Their stories reflect our [...]

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