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, DC

Please 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, [...]

Free

“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 [...]

Free

Death Doula Days

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

No 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 States

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 [...]

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 [...]

$5

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 [...]

$5

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 [...]

$5

June Cinematery: Alice in Wonderland

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

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 [...]

Hero Dog Memorial 5k

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

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. This year we are also offering registration for your furry 4-legged friends - Add-on Registration for Pups is $10 and includes a Hero Dogs [...]

$35

Death Doula Days

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

No 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 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. By facing our fear of death we aim to best enjoy every breath.