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SUMMARY:Only at Congressional Guided Tour
DESCRIPTION:Join us for a guided tour of Congressional Cemetery! Over 65\,000 people are interred at Congressional Cemetery\, ranging from 1807 all the way until the present day. Their story is our story and many of them lived noteworthy and extraordinary lives. Come and learn from one of our expert docents who will share the stories of some of our interred residents in an approximately 1-to-1.5-hour tour of the beautiful and scenic cemetery grounds. This tour takes a broad look at the cemetery’s history and captures the life and times of some of our most notable interred residents. \nPlease come prepared with comfortable clothing and shoes\, as the tours often stray from the main paths. \nThe Cemetery is open to dogs on Sundays. Please be aware of that off-leash dogs will be on the grounds at the time of the tour. \nReservations are required. $5 donation per person. \nSunday tours begin at 1:00 pm\, rain or shine\, and comfortable attire\, including footwear\, is strongly encouraged as tours often stray from the main paths. Visitors may meet docents at the front gate. \nReserve your tickets here! \n  \n 
URL:https://congressionalcemetery.org/event/only-at-congressional-guided-tour/2023-05-06/
LOCATION:DC
CATEGORIES:Tour
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230507T130000
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SUMMARY:Sunday Stroll Guided Tour
DESCRIPTION:Join us for a guided tour of Congressional Cemetery! Over 65\,000 people are interred at Congressional Cemetery\, ranging from 1807 all the way until the present day. Their story is our story and many of them lived noteworthy and extraordinary lives. Come and learn from one of our expert docents who will share the stories of some of our interred residents in an approximately 1-to-1.5-hour tour of the beautiful and scenic cemetery grounds. This tour takes a broad look at the cemetery’s history and captures the life and times of some of our most notable interred residents. \nPlease come prepared with comfortable clothing and shoes\, as the tours often stray from the main paths. \nThe Cemetery is open to dogs on Sundays. Please be aware of that off-leash dogs will be on the grounds at the time of the tour. \nReservations are required. $5 donation per person. \nSunday tours begin at 1:00 pm (and in the summer 10:30 AM to beat the heat)\, rain or shine\, and comfortable attire\, including footwear\, is strongly encouraged as tours often stray from the main paths. Visitors may meet docents at the front gate. \nReserve your tickets here! \n 
URL:https://congressionalcemetery.org/event/sunday-stroll-guided-tour/2023-05-07/
LOCATION:DC
CATEGORIES:Tour
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230514T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230514T143000
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SUMMARY:Mostly Mothers: The Eternal Maternal Guided Tour
DESCRIPTION:In honor of Mother’s Day\, this tour focuses exclusively on women for whom motherhood was central to their identities\, their lives and sometimes their deaths. Women celebrated on this tour may have been biological mothers\, such as Lucy Bell\, who devoted her life to fighting for her family’s freedom from slavery\, and expectant mother Sarah Reed\,  who died reportedly trying to save her stepchildren during the explosion of the steamship Wawaset.  Others are metaphorical\, like Mother of Gay Rights Barbara Gittings\, or whimsical\, like Flora Darling\, founder of “Daughters of” organizations\, such as the DAR.  Walk among two centuries of motherhood at Congressional as we honor the public and private roles of some of our female residents. \nTours are limited. Registration is required. Comfortable attire is strongly encouraged. Visitors may meet docents at the front gate. The tour is rain or shine. \nPlease come prepared with comfortable clothing and shoes\, as the tours often stray from the main paths. The Cemetery is open to dogs on Sunday so be aware of the presence of off leash dogs. \nReserve your tickets here!
URL:https://congressionalcemetery.org/event/mostly-mothers-the-eternal-maternal-guided-tour/
LOCATION:DC
CATEGORIES:Tour
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230520T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230520T123000
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SUMMARY:American Military History: Guided Docent Tour
DESCRIPTION:Prior to the creation of Arlington National Cemetery\, Congressional Cemetery was the preeminent national cemetery. And many veterans of America’s earliest wars chose Congressional Cemetery as their final resting place. This tradition continued throughout United States history and now thousands of veteran graves dot the landscape of our historic grounds. Join one of our expert docents for a military history focused tour of the cemetery in honor of the upcoming Memorial Day holiday. \nPlease come prepared with comfortable clothing and shoes\, as the tours often stray from the main paths. \nThe Cemetery is closed to dogs on Saturdays from 11am – 3pm. \nReservations are required. $5 donation per person. \nTo reserve your tickets\, click HERE!
URL:https://congressionalcemetery.org/event/american-military-history-guided-docent-tour/
LOCATION:DC
CATEGORIES:Tour
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230527T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230527T123000
DTSTAMP:20240919T143521Z
CREATED:20230303T212752Z
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SUMMARY:Only at Congressional Guided Tour
DESCRIPTION:Join us for a guided tour of Congressional Cemetery! Over 65\,000 people are interred at Congressional Cemetery\, ranging from 1807 all the way until the present day. Their story is our story and many of them lived noteworthy and extraordinary lives. Come and learn from one of our expert docents who will share the stories of some of our interred residents in an approximately 1-to-1.5-hour tour of the beautiful and scenic cemetery grounds. This tour takes a broad look at the cemetery’s history and captures the life and times of some of our most notable interred residents. \nPlease come prepared with comfortable clothing and shoes\, as the tours often stray from the main paths. \nThe Cemetery is open to dogs on Sundays. Please be aware of that off-leash dogs will be on the grounds at the time of the tour. \nReservations are required. $5 donation per person. \nSunday tours begin at 1:00 pm\, rain or shine\, and comfortable attire\, including footwear\, is strongly encouraged as tours often stray from the main paths. Visitors may meet docents at the front gate. \nReserve your tickets here! \n  \n 
URL:https://congressionalcemetery.org/event/only-at-congressional-guided-tour/2023-05-27/
LOCATION:DC
CATEGORIES:Tour
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230527T130000
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SUMMARY:Cemetery Speaker Series: Capitol Police
DESCRIPTION:On January 6\, 2021 the United States Capitol was assaulted by a group of protesters\, many of whom intended to disrupt the certification of the 2020 Presidential Election results. Vivid images from that day showed outnumbered United States Capitol Police Officers attempting to protect Congress members from harm. The events of January 6 illustrates the all important and central role of the Capitol Police to both the security of Congress members and American democracy. Yet\, the origins and early days of the Capitol Police are often not focused on. Indeed\, the story of the guardians of the U.S. Capitol begins in the early days of Washington DC and the American Republic. From Revolutionary War heroes\, to the Commissioner of Public Buildings\, to Presidents\, all the way to foiling would be assassins\, the stories and individuals associated with the founding and early days of the USCP are more than worthy of note. \nJohn Quincy Adams (LOC) \nMay is Law Enforcement Appreciation Month and we hope that you will join us on Saturday\, May 13\, 1:00 PM-2:30 PM to commemorate the origins of the Capitol Police at our 2nd Cemetery Speaker Series of 2023. One part speaking engagement and one part docent led tour\, the event features keynote remarks on the founding of the U.S. Capitol Police from local historian and U.S. Capitol Fellow Blake Lindsey followed by a complimentary docent led tour of the gravesites\, monuments\, and memorials of USCP associated individuals such as Montjoy Baly\, John Quincy Adams\, and more! \nTickets are only $5 and all proceeds go to benefitting our non-profit mission of historical preservation and education. Space is limited so be sure to reserve your spot today! Keynote remarks will take place either outside or inside the Chapel\, weather depending and the walking tour will take place on the grounds. The tour is approximately 45 minutes in length. Please come prepared with comfortable clothing and shoes\, as the tours often stray from the main paths. \nRefreshments and alcoholic beverages will be for sale near the speaking area. \nThe event is rain or shine. Smoking is prohibited and dogs are not allowed to attend the event unless they are a service animal. \nTo purchase tickets\, click the link HERE.\nWant to rock Cemetery Speaker series merchandise\, including shirts\, hoodies\, and more?\nClick HERE to go to our online store page!\n 
URL:https://congressionalcemetery.org/event/cemetery-speaker-series-capitol-police/
LOCATION:DC
CATEGORIES:Lecture,Speaker Series,Tour
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CREATED:20230303T212738Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240915T224157Z
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SUMMARY:Sunday Stroll Guided Tour
DESCRIPTION:Join us for a guided tour of Congressional Cemetery! Over 65\,000 people are interred at Congressional Cemetery\, ranging from 1807 all the way until the present day. Their story is our story and many of them lived noteworthy and extraordinary lives. Come and learn from one of our expert docents who will share the stories of some of our interred residents in an approximately 1-to-1.5-hour tour of the beautiful and scenic cemetery grounds. This tour takes a broad look at the cemetery’s history and captures the life and times of some of our most notable interred residents. \nPlease come prepared with comfortable clothing and shoes\, as the tours often stray from the main paths. \nThe Cemetery is open to dogs on Sundays. Please be aware of that off-leash dogs will be on the grounds at the time of the tour. \nReservations are required. $5 donation per person. \nSunday tours begin at 1:00 pm (and in the summer 10:30 AM to beat the heat)\, rain or shine\, and comfortable attire\, including footwear\, is strongly encouraged as tours often stray from the main paths. Visitors may meet docents at the front gate. \nReserve your tickets here! \n 
URL:https://congressionalcemetery.org/event/sunday-stroll-guided-tour/2023-05-28/
LOCATION:DC
CATEGORIES:Tour
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