Events

Please Note

The cemetery is closed to dogs every Saturday from
11:00 AM to 3:00 PM

The cemetery is closed to dogs every Saturday from
11:00 AM to 3:00 PM

Event Series Closed to Dogs

Closed to Dogs

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

Congressional Cemetery is closed to all dogs each Saturday from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. for family grave site visits as well as during: Funerals  |  Private & community events  |  Federal [...]

Dead Man’s Run 2024

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

Start Time: The 5K begins at 5:30 pm. Registration and packet pickup opens at 4:00 PM. Cost: $35 for the race Not only is this a fun race, but it comes [...]

Halloween Pet Portraits

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

It's back! In partnership with Just Walk, join us for a Halloween pet portrait in your pup's favorite place! Options for portraits include either dog or family style. Plan to [...]

Soul Strolls: Scandal & Slander

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

Few American cities embody scandal quite like Washington, D.C. As the heart of political power and prestige throughout U.S. history, Washington has been the stage for some of the nation's [...]

Event Series Pride LGBTQ+ Tour

Pride LGBTQ+ Tour

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

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 [...]

Event Series Closed to Dogs

Closed to Dogs

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

Congressional Cemetery is closed to all dogs each Saturday from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. for family grave site visits as well as during: Funerals  |  Private & community events  |  Federal [...]

Soul Strolls: Scandal & Slander

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

Few American cities embody scandal quite like Washington, D.C. As the heart of political power and prestige throughout U.S. history, Washington has been the stage for some of the nation's [...]

Soul Strolls: Scandal & Slander

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

Few American cities embody scandal quite like Washington, D.C. As the heart of political power and prestige throughout U.S. history, Washington has been the stage for some of the nation's [...]

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