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

Death Cafe

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

As an active burial ground, Historic Congressional Cemetery is well acquainted with death. But just what is a Death Cafe? Death Cafe is a global movement facilitating thoughts and discussion [...]

Event Series Boneyard Bootcamp

Boneyard Bootcamp

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

Boneyard Bootcamp Saturday at 1pm - September 23rd through October 28th, 2023. FREE! Stay ahead of the grim reaper ! Come ready to sweat and leave in spooktacular good shape [...]

Dead Man’s Run 2023

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

Dead Man’s Run is Congressional Cemetery’s annual 5k race. And in 2023, it's back and spookier than ever! Please join us Saturday, October 14 at 5:30 PM for the region's [...]

Soul Strolls: Tragic Lives & Demise

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

Washington, DC, like any American setting, is no stranger to tragedy. It textured the lives of the millions of people who have called the region home. Their stories reflect our [...]

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