American Military History: Guided Docent Tour
Prior to the creation of Arlington National Cemetery, Congressional Cemetery was the preeminent national cemetery. And many veterans of America's earliest wars chose Congressional Cemetery as their final resting place. This tradition continued throughout United States history and now thousands of veteran graves dot the landscape of our historic grounds. Join one of our expert [...]
Plot Twist: Yoga in the Cemetery
Historic Congressional Cemetery 1801 E Street, Southeast, Washington, DC, United StatesJoin 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 [...]
Gentleman’s Gambit: A Prohibition Era Mystery
Historic Congressional Cemetery 1801 E Street, Southeast, Washington, DC, United StatesOn January 17, 1920, the United States went dry. The 18th Amendment ushered in a new era in American history, one characterized by booming business, new fashions, and immense cultural upheaval. And in our nation's capital, politicians, bootleggers, activists, government officials, cooks, servants, and everyone else in between all lived side by side, helping texture [...]
Beverly Gage: G-Man: J. Edgar Hoover and the Making of the American Century Book Event
Historic Congressional Cemetery: J. Edgar Hoover Graveside 1801 E ST SE, Washington, DCPlease join us to welcome award-winning Yale historian Beverly Gage, author of the landmark new book G-Man: J. Edgar Hoover and the Making of the American Century, to Congressional Cemetery on Sunday, May 21 at 1:00 PM. At Hoover's graveside, Gage will speak on the life and historical legacy of lifelong DC resident J. Edgar Hoover, [...]
“Redemption” Short Film Screening
Please join Neighbors for Justice for a FREE screening of the short documentary “Redemption,” followed by a discussion unpacking the unique challenges faced by returning citizens and the landscape of criminal justice reform in the District. The post-screening discussion will include the film’s subjects, Anthony Petty and James Carpenter (core team members of Neighbors for [...]
Death Doula Days
Historic Congressional Cemetery 1801 E Street, Southeast, Washington, DC, United StatesNo one likes to talk about dying, right? We do! Bring 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 [...]
Plot Twist: Yoga in the Cemetery
Historic Congressional Cemetery 1801 E Street, Southeast, Washington, DC, United StatesJoin 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 [...]
Only at Congressional Guided Tour
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 [...]
Cemetery Speaker Series: Capitol Police
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 [...]
Sunday Stroll Guided Tour
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 [...]
