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SUMMARY:Only at Congressional Guided Introductory Tour
DESCRIPTION:Join us for a guided tour of Congressional Cemetery! Over 67\,000 people are interred at Congressional Cemetery\, ranging from 1807 all the way until the present day. Their stories are American history in microcosm\, all in 35 acres of the nation’s capital. Come and experience their extraordinary lives in a one of kind portal into the past. In this 60 to 90-minute tour\, one of our trained docents who will share the stories of some of Congressional’s interred residents while walking the beautiful and scenic cemetery grounds. \n \nPlease come prepared with comfortable and weather appropriate clothing and shoes\, as the tours often stray from the main paths. \nThe Cemetery is closed to dogs on Saturdays from 11am – 3pm. \nReservations are required and a tour reservation is a $5 donation. \nSaturday tours begin at 11 am\, rain or shine. Visitors may meet docents at the front gate of the cemetery located at the corner of E St. and Potomac Ave. \nReserve your spot here!\n  \n 
URL:https://congressionalcemetery.org/event/only-at-congressional-guided-introductory-tour-2/2025-06-14/
LOCATION:Historic Congressional Cemetery\, 1801 E Street\, Southeast\, Washington\, DC\, 20003\, United States
CATEGORIES:No Dogs Allowed,Tour
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250628T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250628T123000
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LAST-MODIFIED:20250615T130017Z
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SUMMARY:Nurses of War Tour\, with Melanie La Force
DESCRIPTION:Find out the true stories of the women who served as nurses in war – their yearning to help\, to change life\, to improve the situation of their sons\, fathers\, and uncles in the field of battle and how with courage and dedication they helped improve the lives of so many. On this tour we will look into the lives of these women and how they contributed to the suffragist movement. \n\nThe docent for this special topic tour is Melanie La Force\, an award -winning professional tourist guide in Washington\, DC. She brings a passion for the human side of history to the artistry of storytelling. She earned a BA in French language and teaching at the University of Illinois\, Champaign-Urbana. She studied Roman History at the Sorbonne in Paris and her love of art and archeology grew. With a Masters Degree in public policy from George Washington University she continued a dedicated career in the federal government. While working internationally for the EPA she saw how much she loved history and travel and earned a Masters in Curriculum Design and then turned to tourist guiding in DC. She developed her own Clara Barton tour and presented it with DC Walking Town and now is offering tours in the DC area. She is a French language tour guide and has developed her own company\, Bonjour La Force\, LLC\, offering tours in French and English in DC and the Baltimore area. \n\nPlease come prepared with comfortable and weather appropriate clothing and shoes\, as the tours often stray from the main paths. \nThe Cemetery is closed to dogs on Saturdays from 11am – 3pm. \nReservations are required and a tour reservation is a $10 donation. \nSaturday tours begin at 11 am\, rain or shine. Visitors may meet docents at the front gate of the cemetery located at the corner of E St. and Potomac Ave. \n\nYou may reserve your ticket below or by using this link. \n\n 
URL:https://congressionalcemetery.org/event/nurses-tour-melanie-la-force/
LOCATION:Historic Congressional Cemetery\, 1801 E Street\, Southeast\, Washington\, DC\, 20003\, United States
CATEGORIES:No Dogs Allowed,Tour
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250705T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250705T123000
DTSTAMP:20250609T152755Z
CREATED:20250609T152547Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250609T152755Z
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SUMMARY:Civil War at Congressional: Docent Tour
DESCRIPTION:The United States was consumed by the Civil War from 1861 to 1865. Millions of individuals were swept up in the chaos of the conflict as the war raged for over four years. Come and explore the graves and memorials which showcase incredible individual stories from the Civil War in a docent led tour. \nPlease come prepared with comfortable and weather appropriate clothing and shoes\, as the tours often stray from the main paths. \nThe Cemetery is closed to dogs on Saturdays from 11am – 3pm. \nReservations are required and a tour reservation is a $10 donation. \nSaturday tours begin at 11 am\, rain or shine. Visitors may meet docents at the front gate of the cemetery located at the corner of E St. and Potomac Ave. \n\nYou may reserve your ticket below or by using this link. \n\n  \n 
URL:https://congressionalcemetery.org/event/civil-war-at-congressional-docent-tour-3/
LOCATION:Historic Congressional Cemetery\, 1801 E Street\, Southeast\, Washington\, DC\, 20003\, United States
CATEGORIES:No Dogs Allowed,Tour
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250816T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250816T123000
DTSTAMP:20250723T210025Z
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SUMMARY:Only at Congressional Guided Introductory Tour
DESCRIPTION:Join us for a guided tour of Congressional Cemetery! Over 67\,000 people are interred at Congressional Cemetery\, ranging from 1807 all the way until the present day. Their stories are American history in microcosm\, all in 35 acres of the nation’s capital. Come and experience their extraordinary lives in a one of kind portal into the past. In this 60 to 90-minute tour\, one of our trained docents who will share the stories of some of Congressional’s interred residents while walking the beautiful and scenic cemetery grounds. \n \nPlease come prepared with comfortable and weather appropriate clothing and shoes\, as the tours often stray from the main paths. \nThe Cemetery is closed to dogs on Saturdays from 11am – 3pm. \nReservations are required and a tour reservation is a $5 donation. \nSaturday tours begin at 11 am\, rain or shine. Visitors may meet docents at the front gate of the cemetery located at the corner of E St. and Potomac Ave. \nReserve your spot here!\n  \n 
URL:https://congressionalcemetery.org/event/only-at-congressional-guided-introductory-tour-2/2025-08-16/
LOCATION:Historic Congressional Cemetery\, 1801 E Street\, Southeast\, Washington\, DC\, 20003\, United States
CATEGORIES:No Dogs Allowed,Tour
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250830T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250830T123000
DTSTAMP:20250723T210025Z
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SUMMARY:Only at Congressional Guided Introductory Tour
DESCRIPTION:Join us for a guided tour of Congressional Cemetery! Over 67\,000 people are interred at Congressional Cemetery\, ranging from 1807 all the way until the present day. Their stories are American history in microcosm\, all in 35 acres of the nation’s capital. Come and experience their extraordinary lives in a one of kind portal into the past. In this 60 to 90-minute tour\, one of our trained docents who will share the stories of some of Congressional’s interred residents while walking the beautiful and scenic cemetery grounds. \n \nPlease come prepared with comfortable and weather appropriate clothing and shoes\, as the tours often stray from the main paths. \nThe Cemetery is closed to dogs on Saturdays from 11am – 3pm. \nReservations are required and a tour reservation is a $5 donation. \nSaturday tours begin at 11 am\, rain or shine. Visitors may meet docents at the front gate of the cemetery located at the corner of E St. and Potomac Ave. \nReserve your spot here!\n  \n 
URL:https://congressionalcemetery.org/event/only-at-congressional-guided-introductory-tour-2/2025-08-30/
LOCATION:Historic Congressional Cemetery\, 1801 E Street\, Southeast\, Washington\, DC\, 20003\, United States
CATEGORIES:No Dogs Allowed,Tour
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250906T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250906T123000
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LAST-MODIFIED:20250723T203050Z
UID:10001873-1757156400-1757161800@congressionalcemetery.org
SUMMARY:Founding the Federal City: Capital Connections Tour 2025
DESCRIPTION:Established in 1800\, Washington\, D.C. was the fledgling capital of a fledgling nation. Built to house the seats of federal government\, the nation’s capital soon became a city in its own right\, a place where people lived\, worked\, and\, of course\, died. A mix of congressmen\, merchants\, military officers\, diplomats\, architects\, and enslaved individuals comprised the fabric of the new capital\, an experimental mix of people in an experimental new nation. \nWe invite you to experience the lives of the people in the early days of the Federal City in a new special tour of the cemetery grounds. \nPlease come prepared with comfortable and weather appropriate 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 and a tour reservation is a $10 donation. \nSaturday tours begin at 11:00 AM\, rain or shine. Visitors may meet docents at the front gate of the cemetery located at the corner of E St. and Potomac Ave. \nYou May Purchase Tickets Here!
URL:https://congressionalcemetery.org/event/founding-the-federal-city-capital-connections-tour-2025/
LOCATION:DC
CATEGORIES:No Dogs Allowed,Tour
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250907T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250907T143000
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SUMMARY:Mostly Mothers: The Eternal Maternal Guided Tour
DESCRIPTION: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. \nPlease come prepared with comfortable and weather appropriate 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 and a tour reservation is a $10 donation. \nSunday tours begin at 1:00 PM\, rain or shine. Visitors may meet docents at the front gate of the cemetery located at the corner of E St. and Potomac Ave. \nYou May Purchase Tickets Here!\nhttps://www.ticketleap.events/tickets/congressionalcemetery/mostly-mothers-the-eternal-maternal-at-congressional-cemetery-2
URL:https://congressionalcemetery.org/event/mostly-mothers-the-eternal-maternal-guided-tour-5/2025-09-07/
LOCATION:DC
CATEGORIES:Tour
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250913T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250913T123000
DTSTAMP:20250723T210025Z
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SUMMARY:Only at Congressional Guided Introductory Tour
DESCRIPTION:Join us for a guided tour of Congressional Cemetery! Over 67\,000 people are interred at Congressional Cemetery\, ranging from 1807 all the way until the present day. Their stories are American history in microcosm\, all in 35 acres of the nation’s capital. Come and experience their extraordinary lives in a one of kind portal into the past. In this 60 to 90-minute tour\, one of our trained docents who will share the stories of some of Congressional’s interred residents while walking the beautiful and scenic cemetery grounds. \n \nPlease come prepared with comfortable and weather appropriate clothing and shoes\, as the tours often stray from the main paths. \nThe Cemetery is closed to dogs on Saturdays from 11am – 3pm. \nReservations are required and a tour reservation is a $5 donation. \nSaturday tours begin at 11 am\, rain or shine. Visitors may meet docents at the front gate of the cemetery located at the corner of E St. and Potomac Ave. \nReserve your spot here!\n  \n 
URL:https://congressionalcemetery.org/event/only-at-congressional-guided-introductory-tour-2/2025-09-13/
LOCATION:Historic Congressional Cemetery\, 1801 E Street\, Southeast\, Washington\, DC\, 20003\, United States
CATEGORIES:No Dogs Allowed,Tour
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250927T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250927T143000
DTSTAMP:20250825T170932Z
CREATED:20250824T155706Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250825T170932Z
UID:10001900-1758978000-1758983400@congressionalcemetery.org
SUMMARY:Cemetery Speaker Series: Tobias Lear\, with Dr. Lindsay M. Chervinsky
DESCRIPTION:Tobias Lear\, circa the 1780s. Courtesy of New England Historical Society \nSign up here!\nIn his capacities as general\, president\, enslaver\, and farmer\, George Washington received support from many individuals who — compared to the nation’s first chief executive — are less remembered. One such person is Tobias Lear\, who in 1784 was recommended by General Benjamin Lincoln to serve as Washington’s executive secretary. Over the next 15 years\, Lear worked for Washington as an indispensable employee and became\, literally\, part of the Washington family. His relationship with Washington ended only with the general’s death in 1799\, which Lear witnessed and recorded in detail. Lear’s own demise in 1816 was followed by his burial in Historic Congressional Cemetery. \nFor this entry of the 2025 Speaker Series\, HCC is thrilled to welcome one of the country’s most sought-out presidential historians\, Dr. Lindsay M. Chervinsky\, to discuss Lear’s life and connection to George Washington. Dr. Chervinsky currently serves as the Executive Director of the George Washington Presidential Library. She is the author of the award-winning books\, The Cabinet: George Washington and the Creation of an American Institution and Making the Presidency: John Adams and the Precedents That Forged the Republic\, and co-editor of Mourning the Presidents: Loss and Legacy in American Culture. She regularly writes for public audiences in the Wall Street Journal\, The Bulwark\, Time Magazine\, USA Today\, CNN\, and the Washington Post. \nFollowing Dr. Chervinsky’s presentation\, come along on a docent-led tour to the grave of Tobias Lear\, as well as the final resting places of more of Washington’s contemporaries and other figures from the nation’s founding era. \nTickets are only $10 and all proceeds go to benefit our non-profit mission of historical preservation and education. Space is limited so be sure to reserve your spot today! Keynote remarks will take place inside the Chapel\, and the walking tour will take place on the grounds. The tour is approximately 45 minutes in length. Please come prepared with comfortable clothing and shoes\, as the tours often stray from the main paths. \nSign up here!
URL:https://congressionalcemetery.org/event/cemetery-speaker-series-tobias-lear-lindsay-chervinsky/
LOCATION:Historic Congressional Cemetery Chapel\, 1801 E Street\, Southeast\, Washington\, DC\, 20003\, United States
CATEGORIES:Lecture,No Dogs Allowed,Speaker Series,Tour
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250928T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250928T130000
DTSTAMP:20250903T191035Z
CREATED:20250903T191035Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250903T191035Z
UID:10001925-1759060800-1759064400@congressionalcemetery.org
SUMMARY:Disinterments\, Exhumations\, and Grave Robbing Tour
DESCRIPTION:Purchase your tickets here!\nDisinterment. Exhumation. Grave robbing. The words themselves seemingly resonate in our collective consciousness\, conjuring images of the silhouettes of misbegotten characters toting shovels\, sneaking into a cemetery on a dark night\, intent on their grisly work. While this cliche vignette might seem amusing\, is it true? Or does it obscure an equally macabre but far more true reality? What happens when someone’s remains are raised from the grave? How was it done in the past? And is grave robbing really dead? \nPlease join one of our expert docents for a thematic walking tour related to the Congressional Cemetery’s history with all types of exhumations\, including the theft of the skull of one of the nation’s longest-serving cabinet members\, the relocation of a vice president’s body\, the mass exhumation of Chinese migrants\, and more. \nTickets are only $10 and all proceeds go to benefitting our non-profit mission of historical preservation and education. Please come prepared with comfortable clothing and shoes\, as the tours often stray from the main paths. \nThe event is rain or shine and you may meet the docent near our front gate. \nPurchase your tickets here!
URL:https://congressionalcemetery.org/event/disinterments-tour-fall-2025/
LOCATION:DC
CATEGORIES:Tour
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251004T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251004T123000
DTSTAMP:20250723T210025Z
CREATED:20250312T184654Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250723T210025Z
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SUMMARY:Only at Congressional Guided Introductory Tour
DESCRIPTION:Join us for a guided tour of Congressional Cemetery! Over 67\,000 people are interred at Congressional Cemetery\, ranging from 1807 all the way until the present day. Their stories are American history in microcosm\, all in 35 acres of the nation’s capital. Come and experience their extraordinary lives in a one of kind portal into the past. In this 60 to 90-minute tour\, one of our trained docents who will share the stories of some of Congressional’s interred residents while walking the beautiful and scenic cemetery grounds. \n \nPlease come prepared with comfortable and weather appropriate clothing and shoes\, as the tours often stray from the main paths. \nThe Cemetery is closed to dogs on Saturdays from 11am – 3pm. \nReservations are required and a tour reservation is a $5 donation. \nSaturday tours begin at 11 am\, rain or shine. Visitors may meet docents at the front gate of the cemetery located at the corner of E St. and Potomac Ave. \nReserve your spot here!\n  \n 
URL:https://congressionalcemetery.org/event/only-at-congressional-guided-introductory-tour-2/2025-10-04/
LOCATION:Historic Congressional Cemetery\, 1801 E Street\, Southeast\, Washington\, DC\, 20003\, United States
CATEGORIES:No Dogs Allowed,Tour
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251012T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251012T143000
DTSTAMP:20251013T144227Z
CREATED:20251011T134045Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251013T144227Z
UID:10001940-1760274000-1760279400@congressionalcemetery.org
SUMMARY:Sunday Stroll Guided Introductory Tour
DESCRIPTION:Join us for a guided tour of Congressional Cemetery! Over 67\,000 people are interred at Congressional Cemetery\, ranging from 1807 all the way until the present day. Their stories are American history in microcosm\, all in 35 acres of the nation’s capital. Come and experience their extraordinary lives in a one of kind portal into the past. In this 60 to 90-minute tour\, one of our trained docents who will share the stories of some of Congressional’s interred residents while walking the beautiful and scenic cemetery grounds. \nPlease come prepared with comfortable and weather appropriate 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 and a tour reservation is a $5 donation. \nSunday tours begin at 1:00 PM\, rain or shine. Visitors may meet docents at the front gate of the cemetery located at the corner of E St. and Potomac Ave. \nReserve your spot here!
URL:https://congressionalcemetery.org/event/sunday-stroll-guided-introductory-tour-5/
LOCATION:DC
CATEGORIES:Tour
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251019T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251019T143000
DTSTAMP:20250723T203816Z
CREATED:20250723T174145Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250723T203816Z
UID:10001872-1760878800-1760884200@congressionalcemetery.org
SUMMARY:Lincoln Assassination Tour
DESCRIPTION:Back by popular demand! This is your chance to experience our one of a kind Lincoln Assassination Tour if you missed the Cemetery Speaker Series earlier this year. \nOn April 14\, 1865\, President Abraham Lincoln was shot in the head while watching a play at Ford’s Theatre. The assassin\, John Wilkes Booth\, jumped to the stage floor and fled. The next day\, April 15\, President Lincoln died as a result of his wounds. With Booth’s escape\, the largest manhunt in American history ensued as law enforcement and military searched for the assassin. Aided by fellow conspirators such as David Herold\, Booth evaded authorities until Army soldiers located Booth at a local farm. Surrounded\, Booth was shot and killed in that fateful confrontation. Eventually\, 8 other conspirators\, including Herold\, were implicated in the conspiracy and subsequently executed after a trial by military tribunal. \n \nThe story of the 16th President’s assassination is a well known one. Hundreds of books\, thousands of articles\, and dozens of special exhibits are just some of the ways this story has been told. But have you ever seen the story told using the graves of those involved with the assassination? \nPlease join one of our expert docents for a tour of the graves and memorials associated with the assassination at Congressional Cemetery. \nTickets are only $10 and all proceeds go to benefitting our non-profit mission of historical preservation and education. Please come prepared with comfortable clothing and shoes\, as the tours often stray from the main paths. \nThe event is rain or shine and you may meet the docent near our front gate. \n \n  \nPurchase your tickets here!
URL:https://congressionalcemetery.org/event/lincoln-assassination-tour-3/
LOCATION:DC
CATEGORIES:Tour
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251025T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251025T140000
DTSTAMP:20250903T203640Z
CREATED:20250903T203236Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250903T203640Z
UID:10001926-1761397200-1761400800@congressionalcemetery.org
SUMMARY:Pride LGBTQ+ Tour
DESCRIPTION:Purchase tickets here!\n\n\nHistoric Congressional Cemetery is one of the only known cemeteries in the world with a dedicated LGBTQ+ section. To explore LGBTQ+ history and gay legacy in the nation’s capital\, we hope that you will join us for this LGBTQ History Month edition of our LGBTQ+ tour. Find out who is buried here\, including many LGBTQ+ activists\, and learn about DC’s role in shaping the contours of the gay rights movement.\n\nFrom the GLAAD website: “Founded in 1994 by Rodney Wilson\, a gay history teacher from rural Missouri\, LGBTQ History Month was declared a national history month by President Barack Obama in 2009. This celebration coincides with National Coming Out Day (October 11) and commemorates the first and second marches on Washington for LGBTQ rights in 1979 and 1987.”\n\nTickets are only $10 and all proceeds go to benefitting our non-profit mission of historical preservation and education. Please come prepared with comfortable clothing and shoes\, as the tours often stray from the main paths. Meet by the gatehouse at the cemetery entrance at 1801 E Street SE.\n\nThe event is rain or shine.\n\n\nPurchase tickets here!
URL:https://congressionalcemetery.org/event/pride-lgbtq-tour-fall-2025/
LOCATION:Historic Congressional Cemetery\, 1801 E Street\, Southeast\, Washington\, DC\, 20003\, United States
CATEGORIES:Tour
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251101T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251101T120000
DTSTAMP:20250914T144942Z
CREATED:20250914T141706Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250914T144942Z
UID:10001931-1761994800-1761998400@congressionalcemetery.org
SUMMARY:Explorers\, Pioneers\, and Mountain Men Tour
DESCRIPTION:Purchase your tickets here!\nA romanticized cover illustration for a biography of Thomas “Broken Hand” Fitzpatrick. Pen and ink\, by Joe Neil Beeler. \nHistoric Congressional Cemetery is the final resting place for some of the most influential – and colorful – Western explorers in U.S. history. Join intrepid docent Jeff Trinca as he navigates the graves of interred residents like the famous mountain man and guide\, Thomas “Broken Hand” Fitzpatrick; of map makers and explorers George Preuss and Joseph Nicollet\, who drew the road maps of the West used by everyday people; and of explorer and peace commissioner Alfred B. Meacham\, who survived a scalping. They and several others dot the trail of this special topic tour\, which is being offered for the first time. \nTickets are only $10 and all proceeds go to benefitting our non-profit mission of historical preservation and education. Please come prepared with comfortable clothing and shoes\, as the tours often stray from the main paths. \nThe event is rain or shine and you may meet the docent near our front gate. \nPurchase your tickets here!
URL:https://congressionalcemetery.org/event/explorers-2025/
LOCATION:DC
CATEGORIES:No Dogs Allowed,Tour
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251108T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251108T123000
DTSTAMP:20250723T210025Z
CREATED:20250312T184654Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250723T210025Z
UID:10001876-1762599600-1762605000@congressionalcemetery.org
SUMMARY:Only at Congressional Guided Introductory Tour
DESCRIPTION:Join us for a guided tour of Congressional Cemetery! Over 67\,000 people are interred at Congressional Cemetery\, ranging from 1807 all the way until the present day. Their stories are American history in microcosm\, all in 35 acres of the nation’s capital. Come and experience their extraordinary lives in a one of kind portal into the past. In this 60 to 90-minute tour\, one of our trained docents who will share the stories of some of Congressional’s interred residents while walking the beautiful and scenic cemetery grounds. \n \nPlease come prepared with comfortable and weather appropriate clothing and shoes\, as the tours often stray from the main paths. \nThe Cemetery is closed to dogs on Saturdays from 11am – 3pm. \nReservations are required and a tour reservation is a $5 donation. \nSaturday tours begin at 11 am\, rain or shine. Visitors may meet docents at the front gate of the cemetery located at the corner of E St. and Potomac Ave. \nReserve your spot here!\n  \n 
URL:https://congressionalcemetery.org/event/only-at-congressional-guided-introductory-tour-2/2025-11-08/
LOCATION:Historic Congressional Cemetery\, 1801 E Street\, Southeast\, Washington\, DC\, 20003\, United States
CATEGORIES:No Dogs Allowed,Tour
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251115T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251115T123000
DTSTAMP:20250723T210025Z
CREATED:20250312T184654Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250723T210025Z
UID:10001877-1763204400-1763209800@congressionalcemetery.org
SUMMARY:Only at Congressional Guided Introductory Tour
DESCRIPTION:Join us for a guided tour of Congressional Cemetery! Over 67\,000 people are interred at Congressional Cemetery\, ranging from 1807 all the way until the present day. Their stories are American history in microcosm\, all in 35 acres of the nation’s capital. Come and experience their extraordinary lives in a one of kind portal into the past. In this 60 to 90-minute tour\, one of our trained docents who will share the stories of some of Congressional’s interred residents while walking the beautiful and scenic cemetery grounds. \n \nPlease come prepared with comfortable and weather appropriate clothing and shoes\, as the tours often stray from the main paths. \nThe Cemetery is closed to dogs on Saturdays from 11am – 3pm. \nReservations are required and a tour reservation is a $5 donation. \nSaturday tours begin at 11 am\, rain or shine. Visitors may meet docents at the front gate of the cemetery located at the corner of E St. and Potomac Ave. \nReserve your spot here!\n  \n 
URL:https://congressionalcemetery.org/event/only-at-congressional-guided-introductory-tour-2/2025-11-15/
LOCATION:Historic Congressional Cemetery\, 1801 E Street\, Southeast\, Washington\, DC\, 20003\, United States
CATEGORIES:No Dogs Allowed,Tour
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251123T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251123T150000
DTSTAMP:20251008T212457Z
CREATED:20251006T140758Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251008T212457Z
UID:10001937-1763902800-1763910000@congressionalcemetery.org
SUMMARY:Cemetery Speaker Series: Gravestone Recipes\, with Rosie Grant
DESCRIPTION:SOLD OUT\nThe final Speaker Series guest of 2025 is a real treat! 🍪 Congressional Cemetery is thrilled to welcome Rosie Grant\, author of the newly-released book\, To Die For: A Cookbook of Gravestone Recipes\, on Sunday\, November 23rd at 1 PM. \nRosie Grant (a former Congressional Cemetery intern) has been searching out and documenting the phenomenon of people immortalizing recipes on gravestones. In To Die For\, Rosie collects 40 recipes she’s found across the globe\, carved into headstones or associated with a grave that has a story to share. Each recipe is accompanied by an interview with the remaining family\, plus photography of the food\, the gravestone\, and any memorabilia the family wanted to share. \nRosie Grant baked snickerdoodles based off of the recipe listed on the tombstone of Annabell R. Gunderson in Willits\, California. \nRosie Grant is the creator behind @GhostlyArchive on TikTok and Instagram\, where she researches and re-creates recipes found on gravestones. She works at the Center for the Study of Women at UCLA and is currently working on a food studies certificate at the UCLA Extension School. She received her Masters in Library Science (MLIS) at the University of Maryland with a concentration in digital archives in 2022\, where she got to combine her love of food writing\, cemeteries\, and archival work. The gravestone recipe project first began during her digital archives internship at Congressional Cemetery in Washington\, DC. \nSpeaker Series: Gravestone Recipes with Rosie Grant will include a presentation about Rosie’s tasty travels\, followed by a book signing. The event will conclude with a tour of unique\, personalized gravestones throughout Congressional Cemetery. \nThere are two ticket options for this event: \n1) Regular admission costs $10 \n2) Admission PLUS a copy of Rosie Grant’s To Die For book costs $36. The books will be provided through a partnership with Bold Fork Books. \nBooks will be available to purchase in the Chapel on the day of the event\, as well. \nSpace is limited so be sure to reserve your spot today! Keynote remarks and the book signing will take place inside the Chapel\, and the walking tour will take place on the grounds. The tour is approximately 45 minutes in length. Please come prepared with comfortable clothing and shoes\, as the tours often stray from the main paths. \nSOLD OUT
URL:https://congressionalcemetery.org/event/cemetery-speaker-series-gravestone-recipes-with-rosie-grant/
LOCATION:Historic Congressional Cemetery Chapel\, 1801 E Street\, Southeast\, Washington\, DC\, 20003\, United States
CATEGORIES:Lecture,Speaker Series,Tour
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251206T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251206T123000
DTSTAMP:20250723T210025Z
CREATED:20250312T184654Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250723T210025Z
UID:10001878-1765018800-1765024200@congressionalcemetery.org
SUMMARY:Only at Congressional Guided Introductory Tour
DESCRIPTION:Join us for a guided tour of Congressional Cemetery! Over 67\,000 people are interred at Congressional Cemetery\, ranging from 1807 all the way until the present day. Their stories are American history in microcosm\, all in 35 acres of the nation’s capital. Come and experience their extraordinary lives in a one of kind portal into the past. In this 60 to 90-minute tour\, one of our trained docents who will share the stories of some of Congressional’s interred residents while walking the beautiful and scenic cemetery grounds. \n \nPlease come prepared with comfortable and weather appropriate clothing and shoes\, as the tours often stray from the main paths. \nThe Cemetery is closed to dogs on Saturdays from 11am – 3pm. \nReservations are required and a tour reservation is a $5 donation. \nSaturday tours begin at 11 am\, rain or shine. Visitors may meet docents at the front gate of the cemetery located at the corner of E St. and Potomac Ave. \nReserve your spot here!\n  \n 
URL:https://congressionalcemetery.org/event/only-at-congressional-guided-introductory-tour-2/2025-12-06/
LOCATION:Historic Congressional Cemetery\, 1801 E Street\, Southeast\, Washington\, DC\, 20003\, United States
CATEGORIES:No Dogs Allowed,Tour
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260322T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260322T143000
DTSTAMP:20260317T154626Z
CREATED:20260218T221217Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260317T154626Z
UID:10002094-1774184400-1774189800@congressionalcemetery.org
SUMMARY:Women of the Civil War Walking Tour
DESCRIPTION:Women’s contributions during the American Civil War were substantial. Thousands on both sides served as nurses\, while others manufactured ammunition. Some even took up arms in the battle between North and South.\n\nHistoric Congressional Cemetery is the final resting place of numerous women who had active roles in the deadliest American war. This Women’s History Month\, Congressional is partnering with the Clara Barton Missing Soldiers Office Museum to highlight some of these interred residents. This jointly-operated walking tour will be held at Congressional Cemetery on Sunday\, March 22nd at 1 p.m.\n\n\nTickets are only $10 and all proceeds benefit both non-profits. \nTHIS EVENT IS SOLD OUT! \nBuy Tickets \nFurther Tour Information \n\nVisitors may meet docents at the front gate of the cemetery located at the corner of E St. and Potomac Ave.\nPlease come prepared with comfortable clothing and shoes\, as the tours often stray from the main paths.\nThe event is rain or shine. Smoking is prohibited and dogs are not allowed to attend the event unless they are a service animal.\n\n 
URL:https://congressionalcemetery.org/event/women-of-the-civil-war-walking-tour/
LOCATION:Historic Congressional Cemetery\, 1801 E Street\, Southeast\, Washington\, DC\, 20003\, United States
CATEGORIES:Tour
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260404T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260404T123000
DTSTAMP:20260902T182734Z
CREATED:20260308T161940Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260902T182734Z
UID:10002125-1775300400-1775305800@congressionalcemetery.org
SUMMARY:Introductory Tour
DESCRIPTION:Purchase Tickets Here!\nJoin us for a guided introductory tour of Congressional Cemetery! Over 67\,000 people are interred at Congressional Cemetery\, ranging from 1807 all the way until the present day. Their stories are American history in microcosm\, all in 35 acres of the nation’s capital. Come and experience their extraordinary lives in a one of kind portal into the past. On this tour of approximately 90 minutes\, one of our trained docents will share with you the stories of some of Congressional’s interred residents while walking the beautiful and scenic cemetery grounds. \n \n\nTickets are only $5 and all proceeds go to benefitting our non-profit mission of historical preservation and education. This is a non-refundable donation.\n\n\n\nPlease come prepared with comfortable and weather-appropriate clothing and shoes\, as the tours often stray from the main paths. Tours are rain or shine. Visitors may meet docents at the front gate of the cemetery located at the corner of E St. and Potomac Ave.\n\n\nThe cemetery is closed to dogs on Saturdays from 11am – 3pm.\nPurchase Tickets Here!
URL:https://congressionalcemetery.org/event/introductory-tour/2026-04-04/
LOCATION:Historic Congressional Cemetery\, 1801 E Street\, Southeast\, Washington\, DC\, 20003\, United States
CATEGORIES:Tour
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260405T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260405T143000
DTSTAMP:20260902T182734Z
CREATED:20260308T161940Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260902T182734Z
UID:10002126-1775394000-1775399400@congressionalcemetery.org
SUMMARY:Introductory Tour
DESCRIPTION:Purchase Tickets Here!\nJoin us for a guided introductory tour of Congressional Cemetery! Over 67\,000 people are interred at Congressional Cemetery\, ranging from 1807 all the way until the present day. Their stories are American history in microcosm\, all in 35 acres of the nation’s capital. Come and experience their extraordinary lives in a one of kind portal into the past. On this tour of approximately 90 minutes\, one of our trained docents will share with you the stories of some of Congressional’s interred residents while walking the beautiful and scenic cemetery grounds. \n \n\nTickets are only $5 and all proceeds go to benefitting our non-profit mission of historical preservation and education. This is a non-refundable donation.\n\n\n\nPlease come prepared with comfortable and weather-appropriate clothing and shoes\, as the tours often stray from the main paths. Tours are rain or shine. Visitors may meet docents at the front gate of the cemetery located at the corner of E St. and Potomac Ave.\n\n\nThe cemetery is closed to dogs on Saturdays from 11am – 3pm.\nPurchase Tickets Here!
URL:https://congressionalcemetery.org/event/introductory-tour/2026-04-05/
LOCATION:Historic Congressional Cemetery\, 1801 E Street\, Southeast\, Washington\, DC\, 20003\, United States
CATEGORIES:Tour
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260411T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260411T123000
DTSTAMP:20260902T182734Z
CREATED:20260308T161940Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260902T182734Z
UID:10002127-1775905200-1775910600@congressionalcemetery.org
SUMMARY:Introductory Tour
DESCRIPTION:Purchase Tickets Here!\nJoin us for a guided introductory tour of Congressional Cemetery! Over 67\,000 people are interred at Congressional Cemetery\, ranging from 1807 all the way until the present day. Their stories are American history in microcosm\, all in 35 acres of the nation’s capital. Come and experience their extraordinary lives in a one of kind portal into the past. On this tour of approximately 90 minutes\, one of our trained docents will share with you the stories of some of Congressional’s interred residents while walking the beautiful and scenic cemetery grounds. \n \n\nTickets are only $5 and all proceeds go to benefitting our non-profit mission of historical preservation and education. This is a non-refundable donation.\n\n\n\nPlease come prepared with comfortable and weather-appropriate clothing and shoes\, as the tours often stray from the main paths. Tours are rain or shine. Visitors may meet docents at the front gate of the cemetery located at the corner of E St. and Potomac Ave.\n\n\nThe cemetery is closed to dogs on Saturdays from 11am – 3pm.\nPurchase Tickets Here!
URL:https://congressionalcemetery.org/event/introductory-tour/2026-04-11/
LOCATION:Historic Congressional Cemetery\, 1801 E Street\, Southeast\, Washington\, DC\, 20003\, United States
CATEGORIES:Tour
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260418T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260418T143000
DTSTAMP:20260324T153140Z
CREATED:20260308T140142Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260324T153140Z
UID:10002105-1776517200-1776522600@congressionalcemetery.org
SUMMARY:Cemetery Speaker Series: Lincoln Assassination\, with Daiya Malone
DESCRIPTION:SIGN UP HERE!\nDavid Herold\, (LOC) \nOn Friday\, April 14\, 1865\, President Abraham Lincoln was shot in the head while watching a play at Ford’s Theatre. The assassin\, actor John Wilkes Booth\, jumped to the stage floor and fled. President Lincoln died as a result of his wound the following morning. With Booth’s escape\, the largest manhunt in American history ensued\, as law enforcement and military searched for the assassin. Aided by fellow conspirators such as David Herold\, Booth evaded authorities until Union Army soldiers located Booth at a Virginia farm. Surrounded\, Booth was shot and killed in that fateful confrontation. Eventually\, eight other conspirators were implicated in the conspiracy. After a trial by military tribunal\, four were imprisoned and four others\, including Herold\, were executed. \nThe story of the 16th president’s assassination is a well known one. Hundreds of books\, thousands of articles\, and dozens of special exhibits are just some of the ways this story has been told. But have you ever seen the story told using the graves of those involved with the assassination? \nIn partnership with our friends at Ford’s Theatre\, please join us on Saturday\, April 18th from 1:00 PM to 2:30 PM for a special event. One part speaking engagement and one part docent-led tour\, this first entry in our 2026 Cemetery Speaker Series features keynote remarks on the Lincoln Assassination from Ford’s Theatre’s Daiya Malone\, followed by a complimentary docent-led tour of the gravesites of individuals related to the assassination\, including David Herold\, Charles Forbes\, and others. \nHCC is thrilled to welcome Daiya Malone as this event’s speaker. Malone is the Interpretive Programs Manager at Ford’s Theatre\, developing interpretive resources for students\, teachers\, and general audiences. She is passionate about creating exciting and dynamic ways to engage with history for all learners. Before joining Ford’s Education last year\, Daiya worked as a museum operations manager and an exhibitions manager. She has an M.A. in Art History from American University and a B.A. in Humanities from The King’s College. \nTickets are only $10 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. \nThe event is rain or shine. Smoking is prohibited and dogs are not allowed to attend the event unless they are a service animal. \n\nTo learn more about our partner\, Ford’s Theatre\, please click HERE.\nWant to rock Cemetery Speaker series merchandise\, including shirts\, hoodies\, and more?\nClick HERE to go to our online store page!\nSIGN UP HERE!
URL:https://congressionalcemetery.org/event/cemetery-speaker-series-lincoln-assassination-with-daiya-malone/
LOCATION:DC
CATEGORIES:Lecture,Speaker Series,Tour
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260419T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260419T143000
DTSTAMP:20260902T182734Z
CREATED:20260308T161940Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260902T182734Z
UID:10002128-1776603600-1776609000@congressionalcemetery.org
SUMMARY:Introductory Tour
DESCRIPTION:Purchase Tickets Here!\nJoin us for a guided introductory tour of Congressional Cemetery! Over 67\,000 people are interred at Congressional Cemetery\, ranging from 1807 all the way until the present day. Their stories are American history in microcosm\, all in 35 acres of the nation’s capital. Come and experience their extraordinary lives in a one of kind portal into the past. On this tour of approximately 90 minutes\, one of our trained docents will share with you the stories of some of Congressional’s interred residents while walking the beautiful and scenic cemetery grounds. \n \n\nTickets are only $5 and all proceeds go to benefitting our non-profit mission of historical preservation and education. This is a non-refundable donation.\n\n\n\nPlease come prepared with comfortable and weather-appropriate clothing and shoes\, as the tours often stray from the main paths. Tours are rain or shine. Visitors may meet docents at the front gate of the cemetery located at the corner of E St. and Potomac Ave.\n\n\nThe cemetery is closed to dogs on Saturdays from 11am – 3pm.\nPurchase Tickets Here!
URL:https://congressionalcemetery.org/event/introductory-tour/2026-04-19/
LOCATION:Historic Congressional Cemetery\, 1801 E Street\, Southeast\, Washington\, DC\, 20003\, United States
CATEGORIES:Tour
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260425T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260425T123000
DTSTAMP:20260902T182734Z
CREATED:20260308T161940Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260902T182734Z
UID:10002129-1777114800-1777120200@congressionalcemetery.org
SUMMARY:Introductory Tour
DESCRIPTION:Purchase Tickets Here!\nJoin us for a guided introductory tour of Congressional Cemetery! Over 67\,000 people are interred at Congressional Cemetery\, ranging from 1807 all the way until the present day. Their stories are American history in microcosm\, all in 35 acres of the nation’s capital. Come and experience their extraordinary lives in a one of kind portal into the past. On this tour of approximately 90 minutes\, one of our trained docents will share with you the stories of some of Congressional’s interred residents while walking the beautiful and scenic cemetery grounds. \n \n\nTickets are only $5 and all proceeds go to benefitting our non-profit mission of historical preservation and education. This is a non-refundable donation.\n\n\n\nPlease come prepared with comfortable and weather-appropriate clothing and shoes\, as the tours often stray from the main paths. Tours are rain or shine. Visitors may meet docents at the front gate of the cemetery located at the corner of E St. and Potomac Ave.\n\n\nThe cemetery is closed to dogs on Saturdays from 11am – 3pm.\nPurchase Tickets Here!
URL:https://congressionalcemetery.org/event/introductory-tour/2026-04-25/
LOCATION:Historic Congressional Cemetery\, 1801 E Street\, Southeast\, Washington\, DC\, 20003\, United States
CATEGORIES:Tour
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260502T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260502T123000
DTSTAMP:20260902T182734Z
CREATED:20260308T161940Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260902T182734Z
UID:10002130-1777719600-1777725000@congressionalcemetery.org
SUMMARY:Introductory Tour
DESCRIPTION:Purchase Tickets Here!\nJoin us for a guided introductory tour of Congressional Cemetery! Over 67\,000 people are interred at Congressional Cemetery\, ranging from 1807 all the way until the present day. Their stories are American history in microcosm\, all in 35 acres of the nation’s capital. Come and experience their extraordinary lives in a one of kind portal into the past. On this tour of approximately 90 minutes\, one of our trained docents will share with you the stories of some of Congressional’s interred residents while walking the beautiful and scenic cemetery grounds. \n \n\nTickets are only $5 and all proceeds go to benefitting our non-profit mission of historical preservation and education. This is a non-refundable donation.\n\n\n\nPlease come prepared with comfortable and weather-appropriate clothing and shoes\, as the tours often stray from the main paths. Tours are rain or shine. Visitors may meet docents at the front gate of the cemetery located at the corner of E St. and Potomac Ave.\n\n\nThe cemetery is closed to dogs on Saturdays from 11am – 3pm.\nPurchase Tickets Here!
URL:https://congressionalcemetery.org/event/introductory-tour/2026-05-02/
LOCATION:Historic Congressional Cemetery\, 1801 E Street\, Southeast\, Washington\, DC\, 20003\, United States
CATEGORIES:Tour
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260509T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260509T123000
DTSTAMP:20260324T193856Z
CREATED:20260324T193856Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260324T193856Z
UID:10002145-1778324400-1778329800@congressionalcemetery.org
SUMMARY:Mostly Mothers: The Eternal Maternal Guided Tour
DESCRIPTION:Purchase Tickets Here!\n\n\nCongressional Cemetery is the final resting place of many mothers. Some were biological mothers\, like Lucy Bell\, who devoted her life to fighting for her family’s freedom from slavery. Sarah Reed was an expectant mother who died reportedly trying to save her stepchildren during an explosion on the steamship Wawaset. Some mothers are metaphorical\, like Barbara Gittings\, “Mother of the Gay Rights Movement\,” and Flora Adams Darling\, the founding mother of the National Society United States Daughters of 1812. \nThis Mother’s Day weekend\, we invite you on a stroll to learn about the history of mothers of all kinds\, through the lens of Congressional Cemetery. \n\n\n\nTickets are only $10 and all proceeds go to benefitting our non-profit mission of historical preservation and education. This is a non-refundable donation.\n\n\n\nPlease come prepared with comfortable and weather-appropriate clothing and shoes\, as the tours often stray from the main paths. Tours are rain or shine. Visitors may meet docents at the front gate of the cemetery located at the corner of E St. and Potomac Ave.\n\nPurchase Tickets Here!
URL:https://congressionalcemetery.org/event/mostly-mothers-2026/
LOCATION:DC
CATEGORIES:Tour
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260516T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260516T143000
DTSTAMP:20260902T182734Z
CREATED:20260308T161940Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260902T182734Z
UID:10002131-1778936400-1778941800@congressionalcemetery.org
SUMMARY:Introductory Tour
DESCRIPTION:Purchase Tickets Here!\nJoin us for a guided introductory tour of Congressional Cemetery! Over 67\,000 people are interred at Congressional Cemetery\, ranging from 1807 all the way until the present day. Their stories are American history in microcosm\, all in 35 acres of the nation’s capital. Come and experience their extraordinary lives in a one of kind portal into the past. On this tour of approximately 90 minutes\, one of our trained docents will share with you the stories of some of Congressional’s interred residents while walking the beautiful and scenic cemetery grounds. \n \n\nTickets are only $5 and all proceeds go to benefitting our non-profit mission of historical preservation and education. This is a non-refundable donation.\n\n\n\nPlease come prepared with comfortable and weather-appropriate clothing and shoes\, as the tours often stray from the main paths. Tours are rain or shine. Visitors may meet docents at the front gate of the cemetery located at the corner of E St. and Potomac Ave.\n\n\nThe cemetery is closed to dogs on Saturdays from 11am – 3pm.\nPurchase Tickets Here!
URL:https://congressionalcemetery.org/event/introductory-tour/2026-05-16/
LOCATION:Historic Congressional Cemetery\, 1801 E Street\, Southeast\, Washington\, DC\, 20003\, United States
CATEGORIES:Tour
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260517T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260517T140000
DTSTAMP:20260311T172952Z
CREATED:20260311T172952Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260311T172952Z
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SUMMARY:Jewish Americans History Tour
DESCRIPTION:Purchase Tickets Here!\n\nMany groups have contributed to building community and culture in Washington\, DC\, including Jewish Americans. Their contributions are as rich and varied as Jewishness itself\, reflecting the centrality of Jewish narratives in the nation’s capital. They worked on Capitol Hill in the halls of Congress\, fighting for justice. They founded community organizations\, helping build the ties that bind Washingtonians. They established businesses\, pursuing the American dream. They worked in the arts and humanities\, helping individuals explore the depths of human expression.\n\n\n\nThese are just some of the Jewish narratives preserved at Historic Congressional Cemetery. Dozens of Jews are interred at Congressional and their stories remain as a testament to the dedication of Jewish Americans to live and thrive in DC. We invite you to take a guided tour that will illuminate this history.\n\n\n\nTickets are only $10 and all proceeds go to benefitting our non-profit mission of historical preservation and education. This is a non-refundable donation.\n\n\n\nPlease come prepared with comfortable and weather-appropriate clothing and shoes\, as the tours often stray from the main paths. Tours are rain or shine. Visitors may meet docents at the front gate of the cemetery located at the corner of E St. and Potomac Ave.\n\nPurchase Tickets Here!
URL:https://congressionalcemetery.org/event/jewish-americans-history-tour/
LOCATION:DC
CATEGORIES:Tour
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