September Cinematery: Dark Shadows
Historic Congressional Cemetery 1801 E Street, Southeast, Washington, DC, United StatesVampires who awake after centuries of slumber. Cemeteries at night. Tim Burton dark comedies. The three were made for each other. We hope that you will accept our invitation and come enjoy a humble showing of all three for a screening of Dark Shadows. Originally a 1960s vampire soap opera of the same name, Johnny [...]
Death Doula Days
Historic Congressional Cemetery 1801 E Street, Southeast, Washington, DC, United StatesThis Saturday’s topic is: Dying while Fat. Our special drop in guest will be Isabella Carr, Founder, Deathfat Doula. Yes, our topic’s use of the word “Fat” may be surprising but it is deliberate.
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 [...]
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 [...]
Death Doula Days
Historic Congressional Cemetery 1801 E Street, Southeast, Washington, DC, United StatesThis Saturday we are having an exciting new offering. We have permission to show the new 2022 award-winning feature documentary "Jack Has a Plan," during our weekly gathering. The filmmaker, Bradley Berman, generously gave us permission for a single screening at Congressional. The "Jack" in the title was Berman's best friend.
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 [...]
Mindfulness Among the Monuments
Historic Congressional Cemetery 1801 E Street, Southeast, Washington, DC, United StatesExperience Congressional Cemetery through Mindfulness Immerse yourself in the natural and cultural features of Congressional Cemetery through an outdoor mindfulness tour. Outdoor mindfulness is akin to Shinrin-yoku, or forest bathing, a Japanese wellness practice that helps individuals access the healing properties of nature. Research shows that extended contemplative time in nature calms the mind, promotes [...]
Congressional Unleashed: Pets Guided Tour
In honor of National Pet Adoption Day, we are bringing back our Congressional Unleashed tour! Discover where the bones are buried in a Fido-friendly tour of Congressional Cemetery led by one of our expert docents. This variation of our introductory tour highlights a selection of some of our notable residents, many of whom were devoted [...]
Tombs & Tomes Book Club September (In Person)
Historic Congressional Cemetery 1801 E Street, Southeast, Washington, DC, United StatesTombs and Tomes is Congressional Cemetery's book club. We meet every other month in our historic Chapel (unless otherwise noted), and we discuss primarily non-fiction books. Our book selections have no rhyme and reason; however, our choices tend to stray towards the macabre, as is natural for a cemetery book club. Our very first meeting was in September 2013 and we chose to read Stiff, by Mary Roach (pictured here with Doug Graves, Congressional Cemetery's mascot and NOT a real skeleton!).
Tombs & Tomes Book Club September (Virtual)
Historic Congressional Cemetery 1801 E Street, Southeast, Washington, DC, United StatesTombs and Tomes is Congressional Cemetery's book club. We meet every other month in our historic Chapel (unless otherwise noted), and we discuss primarily non-fiction books. Our book selections have no rhyme and reason; however, our choices tend to stray towards the macabre, as is natural for a cemetery book club. Our very first meeting was in September 2013 and we chose to read Stiff, by Mary Roach (pictured here with Doug Graves, Congressional Cemetery's mascot and NOT a real skeleton!).
