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SUMMARY:Tombs & Tomes Book Club January
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URL:https://congressionalcemetery.org/event/tombs-tomes-book-club-january-2/
CATEGORIES:Tombs & Tomes
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SUMMARY:Tombs & Tomes Book Club March
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URL:https://congressionalcemetery.org/event/tombs-tomes-book-club-march-2/
CATEGORIES:Tombs & Tomes
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SUMMARY:Tombs & Tomes Book Club May
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URL:https://congressionalcemetery.org/event/tombs-tomes-book-club-may-2/
CATEGORIES:Tombs & Tomes
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LAST-MODIFIED:20240916T213106Z
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SUMMARY:Tombs & Tomes Book Club July
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://congressionalcemetery.org/event/tombs-tomes-book-club-july/
CATEGORIES:Tombs & Tomes
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SUMMARY:Tombs & Tomes Book Club January
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://congressionalcemetery.org/event/tombs-tomes-book-club-january/
CATEGORIES:Tombs & Tomes
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CREATED:20240916T211846Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240916T212219Z
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SUMMARY:Tombs & Tomes Book Club March
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://congressionalcemetery.org/event/tombs-tomes-book-club-march/
CATEGORIES:Tombs & Tomes
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20190514T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240514T200000
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CREATED:20240916T211749Z
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SUMMARY:Tombs & Tomes Book Club May
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://congressionalcemetery.org/event/tombs-tomes-book-club-may/
CATEGORIES:Tombs & Tomes
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230527T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230527T120000
DTSTAMP:20240915T224201Z
CREATED:20230311T151849Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240915T224201Z
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SUMMARY:Death Doula Days
DESCRIPTION:No one likes to talk about dying\, right? We do! \nBring your curiosity\, your courage\, and a sense of humor as we sit around the table at the gatehouse (almost) every Saturday in 2023 to explore our worries and wonderment about mortality. Join our new death doula in residence for a weekly series of conversations and workshops about the end of life. Guests will include those who sit with the dying\, care for our bodies\, and help those we will leave behind. We will work on projects like organizing our digital lives\, documenting our wishes\, and telling our life stories. We will play games\, do projects\, hear musicians\, meet artists\, and hear from scholars who explore the end of life in their work. Our goal is to explore a ‘death positive’ way to think about our mortality. You never know who you’ll meet around the table\, but each person who enters the room is a gift to the event. Cake and tea provided. Donations to our host\, Historic Congressional Cemetery\, are warmly encouraged. \nBy facing our fear of death we aim to best enjoy every breath. \n  \n 
URL:https://congressionalcemetery.org/event/death-doula-days-14/
LOCATION:Historic Congressional Cemetery\, 1801 E Street\, Southeast\, Washington\, DC\, 20003\, United States
CATEGORIES:Death Doula Days
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20230527T110000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20230527T120000
DTSTAMP:20240915T224213Z
CREATED:20230505T190721Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240915T224213Z
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SUMMARY:Plot Twist: Yoga in the Cemetery
DESCRIPTION:Join the teachers of St. Mark’s Yoga Center for Plot Twist: Yoga at the Cemetery. This Vinyasa yoga class will be accessible to yogis of all levels! We will move through postures\, coordinated with and guided by deliberate breath. The Vinyasa practice is a moving meditation that helps create strength\, freedom and fluidity in the body and mind! \nPlease register to let us know you are joining! You can register for the classes here! \nThis class is outdoors and weather dependent. The event will be canceled in the event of rain.
URL:https://congressionalcemetery.org/event/plot-twist-yoga-in-the-cemetery-2/2023-05-27/
LOCATION:Historic Congressional Cemetery\, 1801 E Street\, Southeast\, Washington\, DC\, 20003\, United States
CATEGORIES:Yoga
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230527T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230527T123000
DTSTAMP:20240919T143521Z
CREATED:20230303T212752Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240919T143521Z
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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/
CATEGORIES:Tour
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230527T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230527T143000
DTSTAMP:20240917T215548Z
CREATED:20230224T230038Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240917T215548Z
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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/
CATEGORIES:Lecture,Speaker Series,Tour
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230528T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230528T143000
DTSTAMP:20240915T224157Z
CREATED:20230303T212738Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240915T224157Z
UID:10000839-1685278800-1685284200@congressionalcemetery.org
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/
CATEGORIES:Tour
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/webp:https://congressionalcemetery.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/09/cemetery-speaker-3.webp
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230602T203000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230602T203000
DTSTAMP:20240919T140353Z
CREATED:20230425T001739Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240919T140353Z
UID:10000873-1685737800-1685737800@congressionalcemetery.org
SUMMARY:June Cinematery: Alice in Wonderland
DESCRIPTION:Kick off the Summer of Surreal with Burton’s modern re-imagining\, and sequel\, to Lewis Carrol’s all time classic fable. Featuring Burton regulars Johnny Depp as the Mad Hatter and Helena Bonham-Carter as the Red Queen\, this version of Alice in Wonderland delighted and dazzled audiences with it’s surrealist visuals and twisted take on the environs of Wonderland. Whether you are seeing it for the first time or just want to visit the Cheshire cat again\, this cinematic Cinematery showing is sure to delight audiences of all ages. \n \nCinematery is our annual outdoor summer film screenings. Held on the cemetery grounds\, this one-of-a-kind event allows you to enjoy the ambiance of the cemetery after dark while taking in a classic film with friends and family. So pack your chairs or picnic blanket and whatever tasty treats you enjoy and plan to join us for an exclusive picnic at a gorgeous Washington landmark. Join us for an evening under the stars! \nFeel free to bring your own beverages and food. Alcohol is permitted and will also be for sale. Keep in mind that all guests will be ID checked upon entry. We also recommend bringing your own blankets\, low lying lawn chairs\, etc. Please do NOT bring chairs that may obstruct the view of those behind you. \nGates open about an hour before sunset and the movie begins at sunset. Times are adjusted for earlier sundown times. \nReservations are required. The recommended donation is $10 per person\, although you are welcome to give more. \nYou can purchase your tickets HERE! \n  \n \nWe would like to thank our community partner and neighbor Fulcrum Properties Group for sponsoring the Cinematery screen and complimentary popcorn.
URL:https://congressionalcemetery.org/event/june-cinematery-alice-in-wonderland/
LOCATION:Historic Congressional Cemetery\, 1801 E Street\, Southeast\, Washington\, DC\, 20003\, United States
CATEGORIES:Cinematery
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230603T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230603T110000
DTSTAMP:20240918T142254Z
CREATED:20230331T185616Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240918T142254Z
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SUMMARY:Hero Dog Memorial 5k
DESCRIPTION:Puppy raisers and volunteers for Hero Dogs\, Inc. are excited to present the 3rd Annual Hero Dogs 5K9\, including an IN-PERSON option this year hosted at Congressional Cemetery in Washington DC. \nThis year we are also offering registration for your furry 4-legged friends – Add-on Registration for Pups is $10 and includes a Hero Dogs Bandana! Please note: Only Hero Dogs will be permitted at the in-person event (service dogs\, therapy dogs\, skilled home companions and service dogs in training). Other dogs may register to receive the bandana giveaway but will not be allowed at Congressional. \nBe sure to post your photos on Instagram and tag @HeroDogsInc and use the hashtag #HeroDogs5K9 to win some amazing prizes – Prizes will be awarded to the top event fundraisers\, best race day photos (VIRTUAL)\, best race day outfit (IN-PERSON) and top 3 male and female finishers (IN-PERSON). \nRegistration Deadlines as follows: \nMarch 31st – Last Day for Early Bird Registration ($30) \nMay 1st – Last Day for Priority Registration ($35) \nMay 22nd – Last Day for Late Registration \n*Late Registration does NOT guarantee receipt of t-shirt on or before race day.
URL:https://congressionalcemetery.org/event/hero-dog-memorial-5k/
LOCATION:Historic Congressional Cemetery\, 1801 E Street\, Southeast\, Washington\, DC\, 20003\, United States
CATEGORIES:5K Races
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230603T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230603T120000
DTSTAMP:20240915T224216Z
CREATED:20230531T174921Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240915T224216Z
UID:10000900-1685786400-1685793600@congressionalcemetery.org
SUMMARY:Death Doula Days
DESCRIPTION:JUNE 3 Topic: Natural Organic Reduction (aka Human Composting) Q&A with Congressional Cemetery’s Lily Buerkle from 10:30-11:30am. Drop in hours 10am-noon. \nRSVP by clicking here \nBring your curiosity\, your courage\, and a sense of humor as we sit around the table at the gatehouse (almost) every Saturday in 2023 to explore our worries and wonderment about mortality. Join our new death doula in residence for a weekly series of conversations and workshops about the end of life. Guests will include those who sit with the dying\, care for our bodies\, and help those we will leave behind. We will work on projects like organizing our digital lives\, documenting our wishes\, and telling our life stories. We will play games\, do projects\, hear musicians\, meet artists\, and hear from scholars who explore the end of life in their work. Our goal is to explore a ‘death positive’ way to think about our mortality. You never know who you’ll meet around the table\, but each person who enters the room is a gift to the event. Cake and tea provided. Donations to our host\, Historic Congressional Cemetery\, are warmly encouraged. \nBy facing our fear of death we aim to best enjoy every breath. \nTo see upcoming topics and guests join our Death Doula Days mailing list by clicking HERE. \n 
URL:https://congressionalcemetery.org/event/death-doula-days-16/
LOCATION:Historic Congressional Cemetery\, 1801 E Street\, Southeast\, Washington\, DC\, 20003\, United States
CATEGORIES:Death Doula Days
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20230603T110000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20230603T120000
DTSTAMP:20240915T224213Z
CREATED:20230505T190721Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240915T224213Z
UID:10000881-1685790000-1685793600@congressionalcemetery.org
SUMMARY:Plot Twist: Yoga in the Cemetery
DESCRIPTION:Join the teachers of St. Mark’s Yoga Center for Plot Twist: Yoga at the Cemetery. This Vinyasa yoga class will be accessible to yogis of all levels! We will move through postures\, coordinated with and guided by deliberate breath. The Vinyasa practice is a moving meditation that helps create strength\, freedom and fluidity in the body and mind! \nPlease register to let us know you are joining! You can register for the classes here! \nThis class is outdoors and weather dependent. The event will be canceled in the event of rain.
URL:https://congressionalcemetery.org/event/plot-twist-yoga-in-the-cemetery-2/2023-06-03/
LOCATION:Historic Congressional Cemetery\, 1801 E Street\, Southeast\, Washington\, DC\, 20003\, United States
CATEGORIES:Yoga
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230603T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230603T123000
DTSTAMP:20240919T143521Z
CREATED:20230303T212752Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240919T143521Z
UID:10000820-1685790000-1685795400@congressionalcemetery.org
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/2023-06-03/
CATEGORIES:Tour
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230604T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230604T143000
DTSTAMP:20240915T224157Z
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/2023-06-04/
CATEGORIES:Tour
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230609T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230609T203000
DTSTAMP:20240915T224210Z
CREATED:20230429T005158Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240915T224210Z
UID:10000877-1686337200-1686342600@congressionalcemetery.org
SUMMARY:Pride Run 5k
DESCRIPTION:Please join the DC Front Runners Pride Run Foundation at their 11th annual Pride Run 5K at the Historical Congressional Cemetery on Friday\, June 9\, 2023.  Registration is $55 and includes a commemorative t-shirt\, medal\, after party with a live DJ\, drag performances\, and beer/hard seltzer provided by DC Brau.  Come join over 1\,200 runners as they kick off Pride weekend 2023 with a running start.  Don’t forget to contribute to one of their charity partners when registering.  Every dollar donated goes directly to the charity you’ve chosen.  Hope to see you there! \nCheck out www.dcpriderun.com to register and for more information.\n 
URL:https://congressionalcemetery.org/event/pride-run-5k/
CATEGORIES:5K Races,LGBTQ+
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230610T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230610T120000
DTSTAMP:20240915T224218Z
CREATED:20230531T175342Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240915T224218Z
UID:10000901-1686391200-1686398400@congressionalcemetery.org
SUMMARY:Death Doula Days
DESCRIPTION:JUNE 10 Topic: Group activity filling out our Five Wishes form (https://www.fivewishes.org/about-five-wishes) from 10am-noon. This is a drop-by day come any time\, leave any time! \nRSVP by clicking here \nBring your curiosity\, your courage\, and a sense of humor as we sit around the table at the gatehouse (almost) every Saturday in 2023 to explore our worries and wonderment about mortality. Join our new death doula in residence for a weekly series of conversations and workshops about the end of life. Guests will include those who sit with the dying\, care for our bodies\, and help those we will leave behind. We will work on projects like organizing our digital lives\, documenting our wishes\, and telling our life stories. We will play games\, do projects\, hear musicians\, meet artists\, and hear from scholars who explore the end of life in their work. Our goal is to explore a ‘death positive’ way to think about our mortality. You never know who you’ll meet around the table\, but each person who enters the room is a gift to the event. Cake and tea provided. Donations to our host\, Historic Congressional Cemetery\, are warmly encouraged. \nBy facing our fear of death we aim to best enjoy every breath. \nTo see upcoming topics and guests join our Death Doula Days mailing list by clicking HERE. \n 
URL:https://congressionalcemetery.org/event/death-doula-days-17/
LOCATION:Historic Congressional Cemetery\, 1801 E Street\, Southeast\, Washington\, DC\, 20003\, United States
CATEGORIES:Death Doula Days
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20230610T110000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20230610T120000
DTSTAMP:20240915T224213Z
CREATED:20230505T190721Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240915T224213Z
UID:10000882-1686394800-1686398400@congressionalcemetery.org
SUMMARY:Plot Twist: Yoga in the Cemetery
DESCRIPTION:Join the teachers of St. Mark’s Yoga Center for Plot Twist: Yoga at the Cemetery. This Vinyasa yoga class will be accessible to yogis of all levels! We will move through postures\, coordinated with and guided by deliberate breath. The Vinyasa practice is a moving meditation that helps create strength\, freedom and fluidity in the body and mind! \nPlease register to let us know you are joining! You can register for the classes here! \nThis class is outdoors and weather dependent. The event will be canceled in the event of rain.
URL:https://congressionalcemetery.org/event/plot-twist-yoga-in-the-cemetery-2/2023-06-10/
LOCATION:Historic Congressional Cemetery\, 1801 E Street\, Southeast\, Washington\, DC\, 20003\, United States
CATEGORIES:Yoga
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230610T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230610T123000
DTSTAMP:20240915T224157Z
CREATED:20230303T212640Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240915T224157Z
UID:10000854-1686394800-1686400200@congressionalcemetery.org
SUMMARY:Pride LGBTQ+ Tour
DESCRIPTION:Join docent Jeffrey Rollins for an LGBTQ+ tour of Historic Congressional Cemetery. HCC is one of the only known cemeteries in the world with a dedicated LGBTQ+ section. Find out who is buried here and learn about DC’s role in the history of the LGBTQ rights movement! \nPlease come prepared with comfortable clothing and shoes\, as the tours often stray from the main paths. The Cemetery is closed to dogs on Saturdays from 11am – 3pm. Meet by the gatehouse at the cemetery entrance. \nReservations are required. You do not have to bring the ticket with you. Comfortable attire is recommended. \nReserve your ticket here!
URL:https://congressionalcemetery.org/event/pride-lgbtq-tour/
CATEGORIES:Tour
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230610T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230610T123000
DTSTAMP:20240915T225230Z
CREATED:20230817T223030Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240915T225230Z
UID:10000940-1686394800-1686400200@congressionalcemetery.org
SUMMARY:Pride LGBTQ+ Tour
DESCRIPTION:Join docent Jeffrey Rollins for an LGBTQ+ tour of Historic Congressional Cemetery. HCC is one of the only known cemeteries in the world with a dedicated LGBTQ+ section. Find out who is buried here\, including many of the founders of the modern Gay rights movement\, and learn about DC’s role in the history of the LGBTQ rights movement! \nPlease come prepared with comfortable clothing and shoes\, as the tours often stray from the main paths. The Cemetery is closed to dogs on Saturdays from 11am – 3pm. Meet by the gatehouse at the cemetery entrance. \nReservations are required. You do not have to bring the ticket with you. Comfortable attire is recommended. The tour is rain or shine. \nReserve your ticket here!
URL:https://congressionalcemetery.org/event/pride-lgbtq-tour-2/2023-06-10/
CATEGORIES:Tour
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230611T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230611T143000
DTSTAMP:20240915T224157Z
CREATED:20230303T212738Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240915T224157Z
UID:10000841-1686488400-1686493800@congressionalcemetery.org
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/2023-06-11/
CATEGORIES:Tour
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230613T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230613T193000
DTSTAMP:20240916T130915Z
CREATED:20230313T141836Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240916T130915Z
UID:10000863-1686679200-1686684600@congressionalcemetery.org
SUMMARY:Death Cafe
DESCRIPTION:As an active burial ground\, Historic Congressional Cemetery is well acquainted with death. But just what is a Death Cafe? \nDeath Cafe is a global movement facilitating thoughts and discussion about the often taboo subject of death\, It’s a intimate informal gathering to discuss death while eating cake and drinking tea. There is no agenda other than providing a safe space to have an open ended conversation. \nPlease join us for Historic Congressional Cemetery Death Cafes on June 13 from 6:00 PM- 7:30 PM in our historic chapel. Tickets are free and are available for reservation approximately one month prior to the event date on May 9. \nWe will have a rotating slate of individuals from the local death positive community to moderate the event. Complimentary refreshments will be served but we ask that you consider bringing a food or beverage item to share with the group. A $5 donation\, to help cover event costs\, is also welcome but not required. In addition\, you do not have to use your real name to register\, just a name you will recognize so we can check you in at the door. Should your plans change\, let us know so we can allow others to participate. \nReserve a seat by clicking HERE (on or around May 9)\n  \n 
URL:https://congressionalcemetery.org/event/death-cafe-2-4/
LOCATION:Historic Congressional Cemetery Chapel\, 1801 E Street\, Southeast\, Washington\, DC\, 20003\, United States
CATEGORIES:Death Cafe,Meeting
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230617T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230617T110000
DTSTAMP:20240915T224214Z
CREATED:20230510T192132Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240915T224214Z
UID:10000895-1686992400-1686999600@congressionalcemetery.org
SUMMARY:Peterbug Day 5k
DESCRIPTION:Join us for the Inaugural Peterbug Day 5k sponsored by the Fulcrum Foundation: A Celebration of the DC Historic Landmark Designation and Juneteenth. Every year in June\, the corner of  E Street &  Peterbug Matthews Way SE comes alive to celebrate the contribution of John “Peterbug” Matthews and the remembrance of Juneteenth. This year\, we add to our celebration the designation of the Peterbug Academy as a contributing landmark in Capitol Hill\, thanks to the preservation efforts of former First Lady Lady Bird Johnson who donated the land to the District where the Peterbug Academy now sits. We will be honoring her contribution with a planting ceremony in conjunction with the Lady Bird Johson’s Wildflower Center. \nYou can register for tickets here!\nFor more than 45 years Mr. Matthews and the Peterbug Academy has been an integral piece of the Capitol Hill community. His shoe repair academy has provided a much-needed service to his neighbors and an incomparable opportunity to make a difference in the lives of neighborhood children. Since 1977 he has been “saving soles and heeling people” while supporting the greenest form of all transportation – our feet! Kick off a celebration of Juneteenth weekend by walking\, jogging\, or running this 5K. Then hang around and walk in the Peterbug Day Parade as we move along E Street to Peterbug’s Shoe Academy to celebrate Peterbug’s birthday with food\, music\, and fellowship at the corner of Peterbug Matthews Way (13th St SE) & E St SE. The Fulcrum Foundation and the Peterbug Academy are proud to announce their partnership to help preserve the historic property located at 502 Peterbug Matthews Way St SE.
URL:https://congressionalcemetery.org/event/peterbug-day-5k/
CATEGORIES:5K Races
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230617T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230617T120000
DTSTAMP:20240915T224218Z
CREATED:20230531T183131Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240915T224218Z
UID:10000902-1686996000-1687003200@congressionalcemetery.org
SUMMARY:Death Doula Days
DESCRIPTION:JUNE 17  We will have a special guest\, Barbara Borman who will answer questions about what it looks like to die. Barbara was a hospice nurse for decades and is now a docent and an adopt-a-plot volunteer at Congressional Cemetery. Come at 10am for the Q&A which will be for our first hour. The second hour we will just have general conversation. \nIf the weather is fine we may be outside. \nRSVP by clicking here \nNo one likes to talk about dying\, right? We do! \nBring your curiosity\, your courage\, and a sense of humor as we sit around the table at the gatehouse (almost) every Saturday in 2023 to explore our worries and wonderment about mortality. Join our new death doula in residence for a weekly series of conversations and workshops about the end of life. Guests will include those who sit with the dying\, care for our bodies\, and help those we will leave behind. We will work on projects like organizing our digital lives\, documenting our wishes\, and telling our life stories. We will play games\, do projects\, hear musicians\, meet artists\, and hear from scholars who explore the end of life in their work. Our goal is to explore a ‘death positive’ way to think about our mortality. You never know who you’ll meet around the table\, but each person who enters the room is a gift to the event. Cake and tea provided. Donations to our host\, Historic Congressional Cemetery\, are warmly encouraged. \nBy facing our fear of death we aim to best enjoy every breath. \nTo see upcoming topics and guests join our Death Doula Days mailing list by clicking HERE. \n 
URL:https://congressionalcemetery.org/event/death-doula-days-18/
LOCATION:Historic Congressional Cemetery\, 1801 E Street\, Southeast\, Washington\, DC\, 20003\, United States
CATEGORIES:Death Doula Days
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230617T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230617T123000
DTSTAMP:20240915T224158Z
CREATED:20230303T212630Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240915T224158Z
UID:10000857-1686999600-1687005000@congressionalcemetery.org
SUMMARY:African Americans at Congressional Cemetery: Guided Docent Tour
DESCRIPTION:African Americans\, across history\, have left their mark on the United States and this story of tragedy\, endurance\, and triumph are echoed in the graves of many individuals who are interred at Congressional Cemetery. From the formerly enslaved\, to philosophers\, to DC’s Mayor for Life\, come and join one of our expert docents for an exploration of African American history in honor of the Juneteenth holiday. \nPlease come prepared with comfortable clothing and shoes\, as the tours often stray from the main paths. \nReservations are required. $5 donation per person. Tours are rain or shine and visitors may meet docents at the front gate. \nReserve your tickets HERE!
URL:https://congressionalcemetery.org/event/african-americans-at-congressional-cemetery-guided-docent-tour/
CATEGORIES:Tour
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230618T103000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230618T120000
DTSTAMP:20240915T224157Z
CREATED:20230303T212738Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240915T224157Z
UID:10000842-1687084200-1687089600@congressionalcemetery.org
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/2023-06-18/
CATEGORIES:Tour
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230624T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230624T120000
DTSTAMP:20240915T224144Z
CREATED:20221206T222310Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240915T224144Z
UID:10000796-1687600800-1687608000@congressionalcemetery.org
SUMMARY:Death Doula Days
DESCRIPTION:No one likes to talk about dying\, right? We do! \nBring your curiosity\, your courage\, and a sense of humor as we sit around the table at the gatehouse (almost) every Saturday in 2023 to explore our worries and wonderment about mortality. Join our new death doula in residence for a weekly series of conversations and workshops about the end of life. Guests will include those who sit with the dying\, care for our bodies\, and help those we will leave behind. We will work on projects like organizing our digital lives\, documenting our wishes\, and telling our life stories. We will play games\, do projects\, hear musicians\, meet artists\, and hear from scholars who explore the end of life in their work. Our goal is to explore a ‘death positive’ way to think about our mortality. You never know who you’ll meet around the table\, but each person who enters the room is a gift to the event. Cake and tea provided. Donations to our host\, Historic Congressional Cemetery\, are warmly encouraged. \nBy facing our fear of death we aim to best enjoy every breath. \nTo see upcoming topics and guests join our Death Doula Days mailing list by clicking HERE. \n 
URL:https://congressionalcemetery.org/event/death-doula-days/2023-06-24/
LOCATION:Historic Congressional Cemetery\, 1801 E Street\, Southeast\, Washington\, DC\, 20003\, United States
CATEGORIES:Death Doula Days
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