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SUMMARY:Soul Strolls: Twilight Tours
DESCRIPTION:Around the dawn of the 20th century\, Washington D.C. and the United States of America was a hot bed of activities deemed to be sinful. Gambling was rampant\, prostitution was legal\, and violence was just another part of life. Millions of individuals engaged in and with the criminal world\, some innocent victims and others willful perpetrators. Immerse yourself in the world of criminal sin and discover the secrets of Congressional Cemetery’s interred residents in this year’s Soul Strolls. \nOur annual twilight tours explore the stories of individuals buried here through guided tours and costumed interpreters. Experience the history of this hallowed ground exactly the way it should be experienced in October – in twilight and darkness\, happening upon vignettes and individuals in a walking tour led by one of our expert guides. \nSoul Strolls take place over four nights\, October 14th-15th and October 21st-22nd. \nHour-long tours depart every 15 minutes between 6:00 and 9:30 pm. The 7:00 PM and 8:00 PM tours are smaller and exclusively VIP. \nAlcoholic Beverages will be on sold at our main thematic bar at the Chapel. \nVIP tickets include: \n\nsmaller\, more private tour of 15 people\n3 drink tickets\nA VIP Swag Bag\nAn exclusive visit to our Public Vault cocktail bar at the conclusion of the tour.\n\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. \nYou may purchase tickets HERE. \nComfortable shoes are encouraged\, as are flashlights. Tours will not stay on the paths\, so please be ready for uneven terrain. \nThis event is rain or shine. Any rain cancelation will be due to dangerous severe weather. There are no rain dates for the event. \nInformation about Congressional Cemetery: www.congressionalcemetery.org. \nQuestions about Soul Strolls? Email staff@congressionalcemetery.org. \nCongressional Cemetery would like to thank the following for sponsoring Soul Strolls 2022:
URL:https://congressionalcemetery.org/event/soul-strolls-twilight-tours-2/
LOCATION:Historic Congressional Cemetery\, 1801 E Street\, Southeast\, Washington\, DC\, 20003\, United States
CATEGORIES:Soul Strolls,Tour
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SUMMARY:Soul Strolls: Tragic Lives & Demise
DESCRIPTION: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 story as a nation\, helping us understand the past to inform our future. In this macabre mirror\, we can catch glimpses of tragic twists of fate endured by them. And while these tragedies influenced the course of their lives\, it didn’t define them. Rather\, it was the triumph over the tragedy\, the beauty in the sorrow\, that did. \nAcross 4 evenings this October\, discover a selection of tragic tales of Congressional Cemetery’s residents. Learn how they are alive today in our memory. Encounter them\, and their stories\, brought back to life by our talented actors.  Bear witness to their legacies. Come and experience Soul Strolls 2023: Tragic Lives and Demise. \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 four nights\, October 20-21 and October 27-28. Hour-long tours depart every 15 minutes between 6:00 and 9:30 pm on Fridays (Oct 20\, Oct 27) and between 5:00 PM- 9:30 PM on Saturdays (Oct 21\, Oct 28). General Admission Adult tickets are $40\, General Admission Children’s tickets are $15\, and VIP Tickets are $75. Gates open a half hour prior to the first tour start time. We recommend arriving at least 15 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! \n \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\nA smaller\, more private tour group of 15.\nTwo free drink tickets\nA Soul Strolls swag item\nAn exclusive visit inside the Public Vault\, including a special toast with Dolly Madison herself!\nEverything included in a standard ticket\n\nFamily Friendly Tour Times:\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 21 and Oct 28) will be curated to be more family friendly. Mature topics related to the untimely demise of our residents will be dialed back with younger audiences in mind. Consider these tour times rated “PG.” \nASL Inclusive Tour Times:\nWant to participate in Soul Strolls but need ASL interpretation? We have you covered too! The 5:15 PM tour times on Saturday (Oct 21 and Oct 28) will include a complimentary ASL interpreter. They will accompany the tour to make sure everything being said by our actors is translated into ASL! \n \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. \nComfortable shoes are encouraged\, as are flashlights. Tours will not stay on the paths\, so please be ready for uneven terrain. \nThis event is rain or shine. Any rain cancelation will be due to dangerous severe weather. There are no rain dates for the event. \nInformation about Congressional Cemetery: www.congressionalcemetery.org. \nQuestions about Soul Strolls? Email staff@congressionalcemetery.org. \nClick here to purchase tickets!\n  \nThank you to our sponsors! \nKeynote Sponsor
URL:https://congressionalcemetery.org/event/soul-strolls-tragic-lives-demise/
LOCATION:Historic Congressional Cemetery\, 1801 E Street\, Southeast\, Washington\, DC\, 20003\, United States
CATEGORIES:No Dogs Allowed,Soul Strolls
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SUMMARY:Soul Strolls: Tragic Lives & Demise
DESCRIPTION: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 story as a nation\, helping us understand the past to inform our future. In this macabre mirror\, we can catch glimpses of tragic twists of fate endured by them. And while these tragedies influenced the course of their lives\, it didn’t define them. Rather\, it was the triumph over the tragedy\, the beauty in the sorrow\, that did. \nAcross 4 evenings this October\, discover a selection of tragic tales of Congressional Cemetery’s residents. Learn how they are alive today in our memory. Encounter them\, and their stories\, brought back to life by our talented actors.  Bear witness to their legacies. Come and experience Soul Strolls 2023: Tragic Lives and Demise. \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 four nights\, October 20-21 and October 27-28. Hour-long tours depart every 15 minutes between 6:00 and 9:30 pm on Fridays (Oct 20\, Oct 27) and between 5:00 PM- 9:30 PM on Saturdays (Oct 21\, Oct 28). General Admission Adult tickets are $40\, General Admission Children’s tickets are $15\, and VIP Tickets are $75. Gates open a half hour prior to the first tour start time. We recommend arriving at least 15 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! \n \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\nA smaller\, more private tour group of 15.\nTwo free drink tickets\nA Soul Strolls swag item\nAn exclusive visit inside the Public Vault\, including a special toast with Dolly Madison herself!\nEverything included in a standard ticket\n\nFamily Friendly Tour Times:\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 21 and Oct 28) will be curated to be more family friendly. Mature topics related to the untimely demise of our residents will be dialed back with younger audiences in mind. Consider these tour times rated “PG.” \nASL Inclusive Tour Times:\nWant to participate in Soul Strolls but need ASL interpretation? We have you covered too! The 5:15 PM tour times on Saturday (Oct 21 and Oct 28) will include a complimentary ASL interpreter. They will accompany the tour to make sure everything being said by our actors is translated into ASL! \n \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. \nComfortable shoes are encouraged\, as are flashlights. Tours will not stay on the paths\, so please be ready for uneven terrain. \nThis event is rain or shine. Any rain cancelation will be due to dangerous severe weather. There are no rain dates for the event. \nInformation about Congressional Cemetery: www.congressionalcemetery.org. \nQuestions about Soul Strolls? Email staff@congressionalcemetery.org. \nClick here to purchase tickets!\n  \nThank you to our sponsors! \nKeynote Sponsor
URL:https://congressionalcemetery.org/event/soul-strolls-tragic-lives-demise-3/
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:20231027T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20231027T213000
DTSTAMP:20240915T224234Z
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SUMMARY:Soul Strolls: Tragic Lives & Demise
DESCRIPTION: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 story as a nation\, helping us understand the past to inform our future. In this macabre mirror\, we can catch glimpses of tragic twists of fate endured by them. And while these tragedies influenced the course of their lives\, it didn’t define them. Rather\, it was the triumph over the tragedy\, the beauty in the sorrow\, that did. \nAcross 4 evenings this October\, discover a selection of tragic tales of Congressional Cemetery’s residents. Learn how they are alive today in our memory. Encounter them\, and their stories\, brought back to life by our talented actors.  Bear witness to their legacies. Come and experience Soul Strolls 2023: Tragic Lives and Demise. \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 four nights\, October 20-21 and October 27-28. Hour-long tours depart every 15 minutes between 6:00 and 9:30 pm on Fridays (Oct 20\, Oct 27) and between 5:00 PM- 9:30 PM on Saturdays (Oct 21\, Oct 28). General Admission Adult tickets are $40\, General Admission Children’s tickets are $15\, and VIP Tickets are $75. Gates open a half hour prior to the first tour start time. We recommend arriving at least 15 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! \n \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\nA smaller\, more private tour group of 15.\nTwo free drink tickets\nA Soul Strolls swag item\nAn exclusive visit inside the Public Vault\, including a special toast with Dolly Madison herself!\nEverything included in a standard ticket\n\nFamily Friendly Tour Times:\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 21 and Oct 28) will be curated to be more family friendly. Mature topics related to the untimely demise of our residents will be dialed back with younger audiences in mind. Consider these tour times rated “PG.” \nASL Inclusive Tour Times:\nWant to participate in Soul Strolls but need ASL interpretation? We have you covered too! The 5:15 PM tour times on Saturday (Oct 21 and Oct 28) will include a complimentary ASL interpreter. They will accompany the tour to make sure everything being said by our actors is translated into ASL! \n \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. \nComfortable shoes are encouraged\, as are flashlights. Tours will not stay on the paths\, so please be ready for uneven terrain. \nThis event is rain or shine. Any rain cancelation will be due to dangerous severe weather. There are no rain dates for the event. \nInformation about Congressional Cemetery: www.congressionalcemetery.org. \nQuestions about Soul Strolls? Email staff@congressionalcemetery.org. \nClick here to purchase tickets!\n  \nThank you to our sponsors! \nKeynote Sponsor
URL:https://congressionalcemetery.org/event/soul-strolls-tragic-lives-demise-2/
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:20231028T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20231028T213000
DTSTAMP:20240915T224235Z
CREATED:20230816T005653Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240915T224235Z
UID:10000936-1698512400-1698528600@congressionalcemetery.org
SUMMARY:Soul Strolls: Tragic Lives & Demise
DESCRIPTION: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 story as a nation\, helping us understand the past to inform our future. In this macabre mirror\, we can catch glimpses of tragic twists of fate endured by them. And while these tragedies influenced the course of their lives\, it didn’t define them. Rather\, it was the triumph over the tragedy\, the beauty in the sorrow\, that did. \nAcross 4 evenings this October\, discover a selection of tragic tales of Congressional Cemetery’s residents. Learn how they are alive today in our memory. Encounter them\, and their stories\, brought back to life by our talented actors. Bear witness to their legacies. Come and experience Soul Strolls 2023: Tragic Lives and Demise. \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 four nights\, October 20-21 and October 27-28. Hour-long tours depart every 15 minutes between 6:00 and 9:30 pm on Fridays (Oct 20\, Oct 27) and between 5:00 PM- 9:30 PM on Saturdays (Oct 21\, Oct 28). General Admission Adult tickets are $40\, General Admission Children’s tickets are $15\, and VIP Tickets are $75. Gates open a half hour prior to the first tour start time. We recommend arriving at least 15 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! \n \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\nA smaller\, more private tour group of 15.\nTwo free drink tickets\nA Soul Strolls swag item\nAn exclusive visit inside the Public Vault\, including a special toast with Dolly Madison herself!\nEverything included in a standard ticket\n\nFamily Friendly Tour Times:\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 21 and Oct 28) will be curated to be more family friendly. Mature topics related to the untimely demise of our residents will be dialed back with younger audiences in mind. Consider these tour times rated “PG.” \nASL Inclusive Tour Times:\nWant to participate in Soul Strolls but need ASL interpretation? We have you covered too! The 5:15 PM tour times on Saturday (Oct 21 and Oct 28) will include a complimentary ASL interpreter. They will accompany the tour to make sure everything being said by our actors is translated into ASL! \n \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. \nComfortable shoes are encouraged\, as are flashlights. Tours will not stay on the paths\, so please be ready for uneven terrain. \nThis event is rain or shine. Any rain cancelation will be due to dangerous severe weather. There are no rain dates for the event. \nInformation about Congressional Cemetery: www.congressionalcemetery.org. \nQuestions about Soul Strolls? Email staff@congressionalcemetery.org. \nClick here to purchase tickets!\n  \nThank you to our sponsors! \nKeynote Sponsor
URL:https://congressionalcemetery.org/event/soul-strolls-tragic-lives-demise-4/
LOCATION:Historic Congressional Cemetery\, 1801 E Street\, Southeast\, Washington\, DC\, 20003\, United States
CATEGORIES:No Dogs Allowed,Soul Strolls
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SUMMARY:Soul Strolls: Scandal & Slander
DESCRIPTION:Few American cities embody scandal quite like Washington\, D.C. As the heart of political power and prestige throughout U.S. history\, Washington has been the stage for some of the nation’s most infamous scandals. Where power thrives\, controversy follows\, and the truth remains elusive. Slander\, libel\, and gossip have all shaped and skewed the historical record\, making it challenging to separate fact from fiction. Many of the people at the center of these scandals—or who became infamous themselves—lived\, worked\, and died in the nation’s capital. But who were these individuals? What are their stories? \nThis fall\, we invite you to uncover tales of scandal from the residents of Congressional Cemetery—a macabre glimpse into D.C.’s notorious past. Discover how their legacies endure in our collective memory. Encounter those shrouded in the past\, brought vividly to life by our talented actors\, and witness them as they tell their stories. Join us for Soul Strolls 2024: Scandal and Slander. \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 four nights\, October 18-19 and October 25-26. Hour-long tours depart every 15 minutes between 6:00 and 9:30 pm on Fridays (Oct 18\, Oct 25) and between 5:00 PM- 9:30 PM on Saturdays (Oct 19\, Oct 26). Gates open a half hour prior to the first tour start time. We recommend arriving at least 15 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\nA smaller\, more private tour group.\nA free drink ticket\nA Soul Strolls swag bag\nA free polaroid photo experience at the Public Vault\nAn exclusive champagne toast with none other than the Madam on the Mall herself\, Mary Ann Hall.\nEverything included in a standard ticket\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 19 and Oct 26) 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 5:15 PM tour times on Saturday (Oct 19 and Oct 26) 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 2024 includes dramatic recountings that touch on mature themes\, including sex work\, alcoholism\, and murder. \nInformation about Congressional Cemetery: www.congressionalcemetery.org. \nQuestions about Soul Strolls? Email staff@congressionalcemetery.org. \nThank you to our sponsors!
URL:https://congressionalcemetery.org/event/soul-strolls-scandal-slander/
LOCATION:Historic Congressional Cemetery\, 1801 E Street\, Southeast\, Washington\, DC\, 20003\, United States
CATEGORIES:Soul Strolls
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20241019T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20241019T213000
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SUMMARY:Soul Strolls: Scandal & Slander
DESCRIPTION:Few American cities embody scandal quite like Washington\, D.C. As the heart of political power and prestige throughout U.S. history\, Washington has been the stage for some of the nation’s most infamous scandals. Where power thrives\, controversy follows\, and the truth remains elusive. Slander\, libel\, and gossip have all shaped and skewed the historical record\, making it challenging to separate fact from fiction. Many of the people at the center of these scandals—or who became infamous themselves—lived\, worked\, and died in the nation’s capital. But who were these individuals? What are their stories? \nThis fall\, we invite you to uncover tales of scandal from the residents of Congressional Cemetery—a macabre glimpse into D.C.’s notorious past. Discover how their legacies endure in our collective memory. Encounter those shrouded in the past\, brought vividly to life by our talented actors\, and witness them as they tell their stories. Join us for Soul Strolls 2024: Scandal and Slander. \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 four nights\, October 18-19 and October 25-26. Hour-long tours depart every 15 minutes between 6:00 and 9:30 pm on Fridays (Oct 18\, Oct 25) and between 5:00 PM- 9:30 PM on Saturdays (Oct 19\, Oct 26). Gates open a half hour prior to the first tour start time. We recommend arriving at least 15 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\nA smaller\, more private tour group.\nA free drink ticket\nA Soul Strolls swag bag\nA free polaroid photo experience at the Public Vault\nAn exclusive champagne toast with none other than the Madam on the Mall herself\, Mary Ann Hall.\nEverything included in a standard ticket\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 19 and Oct 26) 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 5:15 PM tour times on Saturday (Oct 19 and Oct 26) 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 2024 includes dramatic recountings that touch on mature themes\, including sex work\, alcoholism\, and murder. \nInformation about Congressional Cemetery: www.congressionalcemetery.org. \nQuestions about Soul Strolls? Email staff@congressionalcemetery.org. \nThank you to our sponsors!
URL:https://congressionalcemetery.org/event/soul-strolls-scandal-slander-2/
LOCATION:Historic Congressional Cemetery\, 1801 E Street\, Southeast\, Washington\, DC\, 20003\, United States
CATEGORIES:No Dogs Allowed,Soul Strolls
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SUMMARY:Soul Strolls: Scandal & Slander
DESCRIPTION:Few American cities embody scandal quite like Washington\, D.C. As the heart of political power and prestige throughout U.S. history\, Washington has been the stage for some of the nation’s most infamous scandals. Where power thrives\, controversy follows\, and the truth remains elusive. Slander\, libel\, and gossip have all shaped and skewed the historical record\, making it challenging to separate fact from fiction. Many of the people at the center of these scandals—or who became infamous themselves—lived\, worked\, and died in the nation’s capital. But who were these individuals? What are their stories? \nThis fall\, we invite you to uncover tales of scandal from the residents of Congressional Cemetery—a macabre glimpse into D.C.’s notorious past. Discover how their legacies endure in our collective memory. Encounter those shrouded in the past\, brought vividly to life by our talented actors\, and witness them as they tell their stories. Join us for Soul Strolls 2024: Scandal and Slander. \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 four nights\, October 18-19 and October 25-26. Hour-long tours depart every 15 minutes between 6:00 and 9:30 pm on Fridays (Oct 18\, Oct 25) and between 5:00 PM- 9:30 PM on Saturdays (Oct 19\, Oct 26). Gates open a half hour prior to the first tour start time. We recommend arriving at least 15 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\nA smaller\, more private tour group.\nA free drink ticket\nA Soul Strolls swag bag\nA free polaroid photo experience at the Public Vault\nAn exclusive champagne toast with none other than the Madam on the Mall herself\, Mary Ann Hall.\nEverything included in a standard ticket\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 19 and Oct 26) 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 5:15 PM tour times on Saturday (Oct 19 and Oct 26) 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 2024 includes dramatic recountings that touch on mature themes\, including sex work\, alcoholism\, and murder. \nInformation about Congressional Cemetery: www.congressionalcemetery.org. \nQuestions about Soul Strolls? Email staff@congressionalcemetery.org. \nThank you to our sponsors!
URL:https://congressionalcemetery.org/event/soul-strolls-scandal-slander-3/
LOCATION:Historic Congressional Cemetery\, 1801 E Street\, Southeast\, Washington\, DC\, 20003\, United States
CATEGORIES:No Dogs Allowed,Soul Strolls
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SUMMARY:Soul Strolls: Scandal & Slander
DESCRIPTION:Few American cities embody scandal quite like Washington\, D.C. As the heart of political power and prestige throughout U.S. history\, Washington has been the stage for some of the nation’s most infamous scandals. Where power thrives\, controversy follows\, and the truth remains elusive. Slander\, libel\, and gossip have all shaped and skewed the historical record\, making it challenging to separate fact from fiction. Many of the people at the center of these scandals—or who became infamous themselves—lived\, worked\, and died in the nation’s capital. But who were these individuals? What are their stories? \nThis fall\, we invite you to uncover tales of scandal from the residents of Congressional Cemetery—a macabre glimpse into D.C.’s notorious past. Discover how their legacies endure in our collective memory. Encounter those shrouded in the past\, brought vividly to life by our talented actors\, and witness them as they tell their stories. Join us for Soul Strolls 2024: Scandal and Slander. \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 four nights\, October 18-19 and October 25-26. Hour-long tours depart every 15 minutes between 6:00 and 9:30 pm on Fridays (Oct 18\, Oct 25) and between 5:00 PM- 9:30 PM on Saturdays (Oct 19\, Oct 26). Gates open a half hour prior to the first tour start time. We recommend arriving at least 15 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\nA smaller\, more private tour group.\nA free drink ticket\nA Soul Strolls swag bag\nA free polaroid photo experience at the Public Vault\nAn exclusive champagne toast with none other than the Madam on the Mall herself\, Mary Ann Hall.\nEverything included in a standard ticket\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 19 and Oct 26) 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 5:15 PM tour times on Saturday (Oct 19 and Oct 26) 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 2024 includes dramatic recountings that touch on mature themes\, including sex work\, alcoholism\, and murder. \nInformation about Congressional Cemetery: www.congressionalcemetery.org. \nQuestions about Soul Strolls? Email staff@congressionalcemetery.org. \nThank you to our sponsors!
URL:https://congressionalcemetery.org/event/soul-strolls-scandal-slander-4/
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/2024/09/Soul-Strolls-2024-3.webp
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DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251017T213000
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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/2025-10-17/
LOCATION:Historic Congressional Cemetery\, 1801 E Street\, Southeast\, Washington\, DC\, 20003\, United States
CATEGORIES:No Dogs Allowed,Soul Strolls
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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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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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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
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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/2025-10-31/
LOCATION:Historic Congressional Cemetery\, 1801 E Street\, Southeast\, Washington\, DC\, 20003\, United States
CATEGORIES:No Dogs Allowed,Soul Strolls
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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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SUMMARY:Soul Strolls: Becoming America
DESCRIPTION:The United States was founded upon powerful ideals: freedom\, equality\, liberty\, and representative government. 250 years ago\, the Declaration of Independence boldly declared the birth of a new age of freedom\, asserting that “All men are created equal.”\nYet\, the United States failed to be what it imagined itself to be. Enslavement persisted. Women were denied political and legal equality. Native nations were displaced and brutalized. People without wealth\, status\, or social power were routinely excluded from the country’s promises. \nOver time\, America’s true form emerged and it was shaped by Americans who refused to accept these inequities. Across generations\, activists\, agitators\, freedom seekers\, reformers\, and ordinary individuals pushed the nation closer to the ideals it claimed to represent. \nIn recognition and celebration of America’s 250th anniversary and brought to life by Congressional Cemetery’s interred residents\, Soul Strolls: Becoming America explores this contested space between ideals and reality. Through the stories of those who came before\, visitors will consider not only the values of America’s founding\, but how generations of people have embodied what America truly is. \nOur annual lantern-lit twilight tours bring the cemetery’s history to life through immersive performances by costumed interpreters. Journey through the grounds after dark\, encounter Congressional Cemetery’s interred residents\, and discover the lives and legacies that helped shape the nation. \nGuests are encouraged to arrive early before their scheduled tour to enjoy live music\, refreshments\, and the atmosphere of an October evening in the cemetery. We plan to have a food truck available each evening\, along with drinks and other refreshments for purchase. \nAttendee costumes are welcomed and encouraged! \n\nTickets available here!\nDetails:\nSoul Strolls take place over 6 nights\, October 16-17\, October 23-24\, and October 30-31. Hour-long tours depart every 10 minutes. The major change to Soul Strolls 2026 is our new tour queue system. When purchasing your ticket\, you will select a tour queue time. The time on your ticket is the time by which you must be checked in and standing in the tour queue. We recommend arriving at least 30 minutes prior to your tour queue time to enjoy live music\, thematic cocktails\, and the ambiance of an evening in the cemetery. Visit our ticketing page for detailed information on our new ticket system\, tours\, and more. Costumes are encouraged and welcomed from attendees! \nStandard Tour Experience \nStandard Soul Strolls tickets include: \n\nA guided lantern-lit tour through Congressional Cemetery\nImmersive theatrical performances by costumed interpreters\nAccess to the event grounds before and after the tour\nLive music and thematic décor\nThe opportunity to purchase food\, drinks\, refreshments\, and merchandise\n\nVIP Tour Experience \nEnjoy Soul Strolls with a smaller group and a few special additions. VIP tickets include: \n\nA smaller\, more intimate tour group\nA Soul Strolls swag bag\nOne complimentary drink ticket\nAn exclusive additional performance available only to VIP guests\nEverything included with a standard Soul Strolls ticket\n\nMobility-Accessible Tour \nFor the first time\, Soul Strolls will offer a specially designed Mobility-Accessible Tour option. \nThis tour will: \n\nFollow a shorter route\nRemain on paved paths\nAvoid the grassy and uneven portions of the standard route\nProvide a more wheelchair-friendly Soul Strolls experience\n\n \nASL-Interpreted Tours \nSelect Soul Strolls tours will include tours with a complimentary American Sign Language interpreter. \nAn ASL interpreter will accompany the group throughout the tour and interpret the guide’s remarks and character performances. Guests requiring interpretation should purchase one of the specifically designated ASL Tour tickets. \nFamily-Friendly Tours \nSelect tours will be specially adapted for families and younger audiences. \nThese performances will retain the evening’s history and theatrical atmosphere while moderating some of the production’s more intense language and descriptions. Family-friendly tours should be considered approximately PG-rated. \nParents and guardians should still review the content advisory when deciding whether the program is appropriate for their children. Soul Strolls is a historical theatrical experience\, not a haunted attraction\, but it discusses mature events from American history. Visit our ticketing page for more information about themes and content. \nFood and Refreshments\nWe plan to have a food truck available each evening of Soul Strolls. Drinks and additional refreshments will also be available for purchase. \nFood-truck participation and menu offerings may vary by evening and are subject to change. Guests should plan to arrive approximately 30 minutes before their estimated tour time if they would like to purchase food or enjoy the event grounds before joining the tour queue. \nSoul Strolls is a rain-or-shine event \nSupporting Congressional Cemetery\nSoul Strolls may be a spirited evening in the cemetery\, but it is also one of Congressional Cemetery’s most important annual fundraising programs. \nCongressional Cemetery is operated by a nonprofit organization\, the Association for the Preservation of Historic Congressional Cemetery. Proceeds from Soul Strolls support our mission\, programs\, preservation work\, and stewardship of this extraordinary historic landscape. \nQuestions about Soul Strolls? Please email staff@congressionalcemetery.org. \nTickets available here!\n 
URL:https://congressionalcemetery.org/event/soul-strolls-becoming-america/2026-10-16/
LOCATION:Historic Congressional Cemetery\, 1801 E Street\, Southeast\, Washington\, DC\, 20003\, United States
CATEGORIES:No Dogs Allowed,Soul Strolls
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SUMMARY:Soul Strolls: Becoming America
DESCRIPTION:The United States was founded upon powerful ideals: freedom\, equality\, liberty\, and representative government. 250 years ago\, the Declaration of Independence boldly declared the birth of a new age of freedom\, asserting that “All men are created equal.”\nYet\, the United States failed to be what it imagined itself to be. Enslavement persisted. Women were denied political and legal equality. Native nations were displaced and brutalized. People without wealth\, status\, or social power were routinely excluded from the country’s promises. \nOver time\, America’s true form emerged and it was shaped by Americans who refused to accept these inequities. Across generations\, activists\, agitators\, freedom seekers\, reformers\, and ordinary individuals pushed the nation closer to the ideals it claimed to represent. \nIn recognition and celebration of America’s 250th anniversary and brought to life by Congressional Cemetery’s interred residents\, Soul Strolls: Becoming America explores this contested space between ideals and reality. Through the stories of those who came before\, visitors will consider not only the values of America’s founding\, but how generations of people have embodied what America truly is. \nOur annual lantern-lit twilight tours bring the cemetery’s history to life through immersive performances by costumed interpreters. Journey through the grounds after dark\, encounter Congressional Cemetery’s interred residents\, and discover the lives and legacies that helped shape the nation. \nGuests are encouraged to arrive early before their scheduled tour to enjoy live music\, refreshments\, and the atmosphere of an October evening in the cemetery. We plan to have a food truck available each evening\, along with drinks and other refreshments for purchase. \nAttendee costumes are welcomed and encouraged! \n\nTickets available here!\nDetails:\nSoul Strolls take place over 6 nights\, October 16-17\, October 23-24\, and October 30-31. Hour-long tours depart every 10 minutes. The major change to Soul Strolls 2026 is our new tour queue system. When purchasing your ticket\, you will select a tour queue time. The time on your ticket is the time by which you must be checked in and standing in the tour queue. We recommend arriving at least 30 minutes prior to your tour queue time to enjoy live music\, thematic cocktails\, and the ambiance of an evening in the cemetery. Visit our ticketing page for detailed information on our new ticket system\, tours\, and more. Costumes are encouraged and welcomed from attendees! \nStandard Tour Experience \nStandard Soul Strolls tickets include: \n\nA guided lantern-lit tour through Congressional Cemetery\nImmersive theatrical performances by costumed interpreters\nAccess to the event grounds before and after the tour\nLive music and thematic décor\nThe opportunity to purchase food\, drinks\, refreshments\, and merchandise\n\nVIP Tour Experience \nEnjoy Soul Strolls with a smaller group and a few special additions. VIP tickets include: \n\nA smaller\, more intimate tour group\nA Soul Strolls swag bag\nOne complimentary drink ticket\nAn exclusive additional performance available only to VIP guests\nEverything included with a standard Soul Strolls ticket\n\nMobility-Accessible Tour \nFor the first time\, Soul Strolls will offer a specially designed Mobility-Accessible Tour option. \nThis tour will: \n\nFollow a shorter route\nRemain on paved paths\nAvoid the grassy and uneven portions of the standard route\nProvide a more wheelchair-friendly Soul Strolls experience\n\n \nASL-Interpreted Tours \nSelect Soul Strolls tours will include tours with a complimentary American Sign Language interpreter. \nAn ASL interpreter will accompany the group throughout the tour and interpret the guide’s remarks and character performances. Guests requiring interpretation should purchase one of the specifically designated ASL Tour tickets. \nFamily-Friendly Tours \nSelect tours will be specially adapted for families and younger audiences. \nThese performances will retain the evening’s history and theatrical atmosphere while moderating some of the production’s more intense language and descriptions. Family-friendly tours should be considered approximately PG-rated. \nParents and guardians should still review the content advisory when deciding whether the program is appropriate for their children. Soul Strolls is a historical theatrical experience\, not a haunted attraction\, but it discusses mature events from American history. Visit our ticketing page for more information about themes and content. \nFood and Refreshments\nWe plan to have a food truck available each evening of Soul Strolls. Drinks and additional refreshments will also be available for purchase. \nFood-truck participation and menu offerings may vary by evening and are subject to change. Guests should plan to arrive approximately 30 minutes before their estimated tour time if they would like to purchase food or enjoy the event grounds before joining the tour queue. \nSoul Strolls is a rain-or-shine event \nSupporting Congressional Cemetery\nSoul Strolls may be a spirited evening in the cemetery\, but it is also one of Congressional Cemetery’s most important annual fundraising programs. \nCongressional Cemetery is operated by a nonprofit organization\, the Association for the Preservation of Historic Congressional Cemetery. Proceeds from Soul Strolls support our mission\, programs\, preservation work\, and stewardship of this extraordinary historic landscape. \nQuestions about Soul Strolls? Please email staff@congressionalcemetery.org. \nTickets available here!\n 
URL:https://congressionalcemetery.org/event/soul-strolls-becoming-america/2026-10-17/
LOCATION:Historic Congressional Cemetery\, 1801 E Street\, Southeast\, Washington\, DC\, 20003\, United States
CATEGORIES:No Dogs Allowed,Soul Strolls
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SUMMARY:Soul Strolls: Becoming America
DESCRIPTION:The United States was founded upon powerful ideals: freedom\, equality\, liberty\, and representative government. 250 years ago\, the Declaration of Independence boldly declared the birth of a new age of freedom\, asserting that “All men are created equal.”\nYet\, the United States failed to be what it imagined itself to be. Enslavement persisted. Women were denied political and legal equality. Native nations were displaced and brutalized. People without wealth\, status\, or social power were routinely excluded from the country’s promises. \nOver time\, America’s true form emerged and it was shaped by Americans who refused to accept these inequities. Across generations\, activists\, agitators\, freedom seekers\, reformers\, and ordinary individuals pushed the nation closer to the ideals it claimed to represent. \nIn recognition and celebration of America’s 250th anniversary and brought to life by Congressional Cemetery’s interred residents\, Soul Strolls: Becoming America explores this contested space between ideals and reality. Through the stories of those who came before\, visitors will consider not only the values of America’s founding\, but how generations of people have embodied what America truly is. \nOur annual lantern-lit twilight tours bring the cemetery’s history to life through immersive performances by costumed interpreters. Journey through the grounds after dark\, encounter Congressional Cemetery’s interred residents\, and discover the lives and legacies that helped shape the nation. \nGuests are encouraged to arrive early before their scheduled tour to enjoy live music\, refreshments\, and the atmosphere of an October evening in the cemetery. We plan to have a food truck available each evening\, along with drinks and other refreshments for purchase. \nAttendee costumes are welcomed and encouraged! \n\nTickets available here!\nDetails:\nSoul Strolls take place over 6 nights\, October 16-17\, October 23-24\, and October 30-31. Hour-long tours depart every 10 minutes. The major change to Soul Strolls 2026 is our new tour queue system. When purchasing your ticket\, you will select a tour queue time. The time on your ticket is the time by which you must be checked in and standing in the tour queue. We recommend arriving at least 30 minutes prior to your tour queue time to enjoy live music\, thematic cocktails\, and the ambiance of an evening in the cemetery. Visit our ticketing page for detailed information on our new ticket system\, tours\, and more. Costumes are encouraged and welcomed from attendees! \nStandard Tour Experience \nStandard Soul Strolls tickets include: \n\nA guided lantern-lit tour through Congressional Cemetery\nImmersive theatrical performances by costumed interpreters\nAccess to the event grounds before and after the tour\nLive music and thematic décor\nThe opportunity to purchase food\, drinks\, refreshments\, and merchandise\n\nVIP Tour Experience \nEnjoy Soul Strolls with a smaller group and a few special additions. VIP tickets include: \n\nA smaller\, more intimate tour group\nA Soul Strolls swag bag\nOne complimentary drink ticket\nAn exclusive additional performance available only to VIP guests\nEverything included with a standard Soul Strolls ticket\n\nMobility-Accessible Tour \nFor the first time\, Soul Strolls will offer a specially designed Mobility-Accessible Tour option. \nThis tour will: \n\nFollow a shorter route\nRemain on paved paths\nAvoid the grassy and uneven portions of the standard route\nProvide a more wheelchair-friendly Soul Strolls experience\n\n \nASL-Interpreted Tours \nSelect Soul Strolls tours will include tours with a complimentary American Sign Language interpreter. \nAn ASL interpreter will accompany the group throughout the tour and interpret the guide’s remarks and character performances. Guests requiring interpretation should purchase one of the specifically designated ASL Tour tickets. \nFamily-Friendly Tours \nSelect tours will be specially adapted for families and younger audiences. \nThese performances will retain the evening’s history and theatrical atmosphere while moderating some of the production’s more intense language and descriptions. Family-friendly tours should be considered approximately PG-rated. \nParents and guardians should still review the content advisory when deciding whether the program is appropriate for their children. Soul Strolls is a historical theatrical experience\, not a haunted attraction\, but it discusses mature events from American history. Visit our ticketing page for more information about themes and content. \nFood and Refreshments\nWe plan to have a food truck available each evening of Soul Strolls. Drinks and additional refreshments will also be available for purchase. \nFood-truck participation and menu offerings may vary by evening and are subject to change. Guests should plan to arrive approximately 30 minutes before their estimated tour time if they would like to purchase food or enjoy the event grounds before joining the tour queue. \nSoul Strolls is a rain-or-shine event \nSupporting Congressional Cemetery\nSoul Strolls may be a spirited evening in the cemetery\, but it is also one of Congressional Cemetery’s most important annual fundraising programs. \nCongressional Cemetery is operated by a nonprofit organization\, the Association for the Preservation of Historic Congressional Cemetery. Proceeds from Soul Strolls support our mission\, programs\, preservation work\, and stewardship of this extraordinary historic landscape. \nQuestions about Soul Strolls? Please email staff@congressionalcemetery.org. \nTickets available here!\n 
URL:https://congressionalcemetery.org/event/soul-strolls-becoming-america/2026-10-23/
LOCATION:Historic Congressional Cemetery\, 1801 E Street\, Southeast\, Washington\, DC\, 20003\, United States
CATEGORIES:No Dogs Allowed,Soul Strolls
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SUMMARY:Soul Strolls: Becoming America
DESCRIPTION:The United States was founded upon powerful ideals: freedom\, equality\, liberty\, and representative government. 250 years ago\, the Declaration of Independence boldly declared the birth of a new age of freedom\, asserting that “All men are created equal.”\nYet\, the United States failed to be what it imagined itself to be. Enslavement persisted. Women were denied political and legal equality. Native nations were displaced and brutalized. People without wealth\, status\, or social power were routinely excluded from the country’s promises. \nOver time\, America’s true form emerged and it was shaped by Americans who refused to accept these inequities. Across generations\, activists\, agitators\, freedom seekers\, reformers\, and ordinary individuals pushed the nation closer to the ideals it claimed to represent. \nIn recognition and celebration of America’s 250th anniversary and brought to life by Congressional Cemetery’s interred residents\, Soul Strolls: Becoming America explores this contested space between ideals and reality. Through the stories of those who came before\, visitors will consider not only the values of America’s founding\, but how generations of people have embodied what America truly is. \nOur annual lantern-lit twilight tours bring the cemetery’s history to life through immersive performances by costumed interpreters. Journey through the grounds after dark\, encounter Congressional Cemetery’s interred residents\, and discover the lives and legacies that helped shape the nation. \nGuests are encouraged to arrive early before their scheduled tour to enjoy live music\, refreshments\, and the atmosphere of an October evening in the cemetery. We plan to have a food truck available each evening\, along with drinks and other refreshments for purchase. \nAttendee costumes are welcomed and encouraged! \n\nTickets available here!\nDetails:\nSoul Strolls take place over 6 nights\, October 16-17\, October 23-24\, and October 30-31. Hour-long tours depart every 10 minutes. The major change to Soul Strolls 2026 is our new tour queue system. When purchasing your ticket\, you will select a tour queue time. The time on your ticket is the time by which you must be checked in and standing in the tour queue. We recommend arriving at least 30 minutes prior to your tour queue time to enjoy live music\, thematic cocktails\, and the ambiance of an evening in the cemetery. Visit our ticketing page for detailed information on our new ticket system\, tours\, and more. Costumes are encouraged and welcomed from attendees! \nStandard Tour Experience \nStandard Soul Strolls tickets include: \n\nA guided lantern-lit tour through Congressional Cemetery\nImmersive theatrical performances by costumed interpreters\nAccess to the event grounds before and after the tour\nLive music and thematic décor\nThe opportunity to purchase food\, drinks\, refreshments\, and merchandise\n\nVIP Tour Experience \nEnjoy Soul Strolls with a smaller group and a few special additions. VIP tickets include: \n\nA smaller\, more intimate tour group\nA Soul Strolls swag bag\nOne complimentary drink ticket\nAn exclusive additional performance available only to VIP guests\nEverything included with a standard Soul Strolls ticket\n\nMobility-Accessible Tour \nFor the first time\, Soul Strolls will offer a specially designed Mobility-Accessible Tour option. \nThis tour will: \n\nFollow a shorter route\nRemain on paved paths\nAvoid the grassy and uneven portions of the standard route\nProvide a more wheelchair-friendly Soul Strolls experience\n\n \nASL-Interpreted Tours \nSelect Soul Strolls tours will include tours with a complimentary American Sign Language interpreter. \nAn ASL interpreter will accompany the group throughout the tour and interpret the guide’s remarks and character performances. Guests requiring interpretation should purchase one of the specifically designated ASL Tour tickets. \nFamily-Friendly Tours \nSelect tours will be specially adapted for families and younger audiences. \nThese performances will retain the evening’s history and theatrical atmosphere while moderating some of the production’s more intense language and descriptions. Family-friendly tours should be considered approximately PG-rated. \nParents and guardians should still review the content advisory when deciding whether the program is appropriate for their children. Soul Strolls is a historical theatrical experience\, not a haunted attraction\, but it discusses mature events from American history. Visit our ticketing page for more information about themes and content. \nFood and Refreshments\nWe plan to have a food truck available each evening of Soul Strolls. Drinks and additional refreshments will also be available for purchase. \nFood-truck participation and menu offerings may vary by evening and are subject to change. Guests should plan to arrive approximately 30 minutes before their estimated tour time if they would like to purchase food or enjoy the event grounds before joining the tour queue. \nSoul Strolls is a rain-or-shine event \nSupporting Congressional Cemetery\nSoul Strolls may be a spirited evening in the cemetery\, but it is also one of Congressional Cemetery’s most important annual fundraising programs. \nCongressional Cemetery is operated by a nonprofit organization\, the Association for the Preservation of Historic Congressional Cemetery. Proceeds from Soul Strolls support our mission\, programs\, preservation work\, and stewardship of this extraordinary historic landscape. \nQuestions about Soul Strolls? Please email staff@congressionalcemetery.org. \nTickets available here!\n 
URL:https://congressionalcemetery.org/event/soul-strolls-becoming-america/2026-10-24/
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:20261030T180000
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SUMMARY:Soul Strolls: Becoming America
DESCRIPTION:The United States was founded upon powerful ideals: freedom\, equality\, liberty\, and representative government. 250 years ago\, the Declaration of Independence boldly declared the birth of a new age of freedom\, asserting that “All men are created equal.”\nYet\, the United States failed to be what it imagined itself to be. Enslavement persisted. Women were denied political and legal equality. Native nations were displaced and brutalized. People without wealth\, status\, or social power were routinely excluded from the country’s promises. \nOver time\, America’s true form emerged and it was shaped by Americans who refused to accept these inequities. Across generations\, activists\, agitators\, freedom seekers\, reformers\, and ordinary individuals pushed the nation closer to the ideals it claimed to represent. \nIn recognition and celebration of America’s 250th anniversary and brought to life by Congressional Cemetery’s interred residents\, Soul Strolls: Becoming America explores this contested space between ideals and reality. Through the stories of those who came before\, visitors will consider not only the values of America’s founding\, but how generations of people have embodied what America truly is. \nOur annual lantern-lit twilight tours bring the cemetery’s history to life through immersive performances by costumed interpreters. Journey through the grounds after dark\, encounter Congressional Cemetery’s interred residents\, and discover the lives and legacies that helped shape the nation. \nGuests are encouraged to arrive early before their scheduled tour to enjoy live music\, refreshments\, and the atmosphere of an October evening in the cemetery. We plan to have a food truck available each evening\, along with drinks and other refreshments for purchase. \nAttendee costumes are welcomed and encouraged! \n\nTickets available here!\nDetails:\nSoul Strolls take place over 6 nights\, October 16-17\, October 23-24\, and October 30-31. Hour-long tours depart every 10 minutes. The major change to Soul Strolls 2026 is our new tour queue system. When purchasing your ticket\, you will select a tour queue time. The time on your ticket is the time by which you must be checked in and standing in the tour queue. We recommend arriving at least 30 minutes prior to your tour queue time to enjoy live music\, thematic cocktails\, and the ambiance of an evening in the cemetery. Visit our ticketing page for detailed information on our new ticket system\, tours\, and more. Costumes are encouraged and welcomed from attendees! \nStandard Tour Experience \nStandard Soul Strolls tickets include: \n\nA guided lantern-lit tour through Congressional Cemetery\nImmersive theatrical performances by costumed interpreters\nAccess to the event grounds before and after the tour\nLive music and thematic décor\nThe opportunity to purchase food\, drinks\, refreshments\, and merchandise\n\nVIP Tour Experience \nEnjoy Soul Strolls with a smaller group and a few special additions. VIP tickets include: \n\nA smaller\, more intimate tour group\nA Soul Strolls swag bag\nOne complimentary drink ticket\nAn exclusive additional performance available only to VIP guests\nEverything included with a standard Soul Strolls ticket\n\nMobility-Accessible Tour \nFor the first time\, Soul Strolls will offer a specially designed Mobility-Accessible Tour option. \nThis tour will: \n\nFollow a shorter route\nRemain on paved paths\nAvoid the grassy and uneven portions of the standard route\nProvide a more wheelchair-friendly Soul Strolls experience\n\n \nASL-Interpreted Tours \nSelect Soul Strolls tours will include tours with a complimentary American Sign Language interpreter. \nAn ASL interpreter will accompany the group throughout the tour and interpret the guide’s remarks and character performances. Guests requiring interpretation should purchase one of the specifically designated ASL Tour tickets. \nFamily-Friendly Tours \nSelect tours will be specially adapted for families and younger audiences. \nThese performances will retain the evening’s history and theatrical atmosphere while moderating some of the production’s more intense language and descriptions. Family-friendly tours should be considered approximately PG-rated. \nParents and guardians should still review the content advisory when deciding whether the program is appropriate for their children. Soul Strolls is a historical theatrical experience\, not a haunted attraction\, but it discusses mature events from American history. Visit our ticketing page for more information about themes and content. \nFood and Refreshments\nWe plan to have a food truck available each evening of Soul Strolls. Drinks and additional refreshments will also be available for purchase. \nFood-truck participation and menu offerings may vary by evening and are subject to change. Guests should plan to arrive approximately 30 minutes before their estimated tour time if they would like to purchase food or enjoy the event grounds before joining the tour queue. \nSoul Strolls is a rain-or-shine event \nSupporting Congressional Cemetery\nSoul Strolls may be a spirited evening in the cemetery\, but it is also one of Congressional Cemetery’s most important annual fundraising programs. \nCongressional Cemetery is operated by a nonprofit organization\, the Association for the Preservation of Historic Congressional Cemetery. Proceeds from Soul Strolls support our mission\, programs\, preservation work\, and stewardship of this extraordinary historic landscape. \nQuestions about Soul Strolls? Please email staff@congressionalcemetery.org. \nTickets available here!\n 
URL:https://congressionalcemetery.org/event/soul-strolls-becoming-america/2026-10-30/
LOCATION:Historic Congressional Cemetery\, 1801 E Street\, Southeast\, Washington\, DC\, 20003\, United States
CATEGORIES:No Dogs Allowed,Soul Strolls
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SUMMARY:Soul Strolls: Becoming America
DESCRIPTION:The United States was founded upon powerful ideals: freedom\, equality\, liberty\, and representative government. 250 years ago\, the Declaration of Independence boldly declared the birth of a new age of freedom\, asserting that “All men are created equal.”\nYet\, the United States failed to be what it imagined itself to be. Enslavement persisted. Women were denied political and legal equality. Native nations were displaced and brutalized. People without wealth\, status\, or social power were routinely excluded from the country’s promises. \nOver time\, America’s true form emerged and it was shaped by Americans who refused to accept these inequities. Across generations\, activists\, agitators\, freedom seekers\, reformers\, and ordinary individuals pushed the nation closer to the ideals it claimed to represent. \nIn recognition and celebration of America’s 250th anniversary and brought to life by Congressional Cemetery’s interred residents\, Soul Strolls: Becoming America explores this contested space between ideals and reality. Through the stories of those who came before\, visitors will consider not only the values of America’s founding\, but how generations of people have embodied what America truly is. \nOur annual lantern-lit twilight tours bring the cemetery’s history to life through immersive performances by costumed interpreters. Journey through the grounds after dark\, encounter Congressional Cemetery’s interred residents\, and discover the lives and legacies that helped shape the nation. \nGuests are encouraged to arrive early before their scheduled tour to enjoy live music\, refreshments\, and the atmosphere of an October evening in the cemetery. We plan to have a food truck available each evening\, along with drinks and other refreshments for purchase. \nAttendee costumes are welcomed and encouraged! \n\nTickets available here!\nDetails:\nSoul Strolls take place over 6 nights\, October 16-17\, October 23-24\, and October 30-31. Hour-long tours depart every 10 minutes. The major change to Soul Strolls 2026 is our new tour queue system. When purchasing your ticket\, you will select a tour queue time. The time on your ticket is the time by which you must be checked in and standing in the tour queue. We recommend arriving at least 30 minutes prior to your tour queue time to enjoy live music\, thematic cocktails\, and the ambiance of an evening in the cemetery. Visit our ticketing page for detailed information on our new ticket system\, tours\, and more. Costumes are encouraged and welcomed from attendees! \nStandard Tour Experience \nStandard Soul Strolls tickets include: \n\nA guided lantern-lit tour through Congressional Cemetery\nImmersive theatrical performances by costumed interpreters\nAccess to the event grounds before and after the tour\nLive music and thematic décor\nThe opportunity to purchase food\, drinks\, refreshments\, and merchandise\n\nVIP Tour Experience \nEnjoy Soul Strolls with a smaller group and a few special additions. VIP tickets include: \n\nA smaller\, more intimate tour group\nA Soul Strolls swag bag\nOne complimentary drink ticket\nAn exclusive additional performance available only to VIP guests\nEverything included with a standard Soul Strolls ticket\n\nMobility-Accessible Tour \nFor the first time\, Soul Strolls will offer a specially designed Mobility-Accessible Tour option. \nThis tour will: \n\nFollow a shorter route\nRemain on paved paths\nAvoid the grassy and uneven portions of the standard route\nProvide a more wheelchair-friendly Soul Strolls experience\n\n \nASL-Interpreted Tours \nSelect Soul Strolls tours will include tours with a complimentary American Sign Language interpreter. \nAn ASL interpreter will accompany the group throughout the tour and interpret the guide’s remarks and character performances. Guests requiring interpretation should purchase one of the specifically designated ASL Tour tickets. \nFamily-Friendly Tours \nSelect tours will be specially adapted for families and younger audiences. \nThese performances will retain the evening’s history and theatrical atmosphere while moderating some of the production’s more intense language and descriptions. Family-friendly tours should be considered approximately PG-rated. \nParents and guardians should still review the content advisory when deciding whether the program is appropriate for their children. Soul Strolls is a historical theatrical experience\, not a haunted attraction\, but it discusses mature events from American history. Visit our ticketing page for more information about themes and content. \nFood and Refreshments\nWe plan to have a food truck available each evening of Soul Strolls. Drinks and additional refreshments will also be available for purchase. \nFood-truck participation and menu offerings may vary by evening and are subject to change. Guests should plan to arrive approximately 30 minutes before their estimated tour time if they would like to purchase food or enjoy the event grounds before joining the tour queue. \nSoul Strolls is a rain-or-shine event \nSupporting Congressional Cemetery\nSoul Strolls may be a spirited evening in the cemetery\, but it is also one of Congressional Cemetery’s most important annual fundraising programs. \nCongressional Cemetery is operated by a nonprofit organization\, the Association for the Preservation of Historic Congressional Cemetery. Proceeds from Soul Strolls support our mission\, programs\, preservation work\, and stewardship of this extraordinary historic landscape. \nQuestions about Soul Strolls? Please email staff@congressionalcemetery.org. \nTickets available here!\n 
URL:https://congressionalcemetery.org/event/soul-strolls-becoming-america/2026-10-31/
LOCATION:Historic Congressional Cemetery\, 1801 E Street\, Southeast\, Washington\, DC\, 20003\, United States
CATEGORIES:No Dogs Allowed,Soul Strolls
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