Death Cafe at Congressional Cemetery
Historic Congressional Cemetery Chapel 1801 E Street, Southeast, Washington, DC, United StatesWe welcome you to join us at one of our monthly Death Cafes at Historic Congressional Cemetery. As an active burial ground, Historic Congressional Cemetery is well acquainted with death, [...]
Pride Run 5k
Please join the DC Front Runners Pride Run Foundation at their 12th annual Pride Run 5K, proudly hosted by the Historical Congressional Cemetery, on Friday, June 7, 2024. Registration is [...]
Plot Twist: Yoga in the Cemetery
Historic Congressional Cemetery 1801 E Street, Southeast, Washington, DC, United StatesThis 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 [...]
Only at Congressional Guided Introductory Tour
Historic Congressional Cemetery 1801 E Street, Southeast, Washington, DC, United StatesJoin us for a guided tour of Congressional Cemetery! Over 67,000 people are interred at Congressional Cemetery, ranging from 1807 all the way until the present day. Their stories are [...]
Transition Tea Room
Historic Congressional Cemetery Gatehouse 1801 E Street, Southeast, Washington, DC, United StatesVisit the new Transition Tea Room during office hours on Sundays from 10am to 4pm, by appointment. Morning appointments are individual opportunities to meet with the Death Doula in Residence, and afternoon appointments are shared with other visitors. Work on projects, research options, explore ideas, read, play deathy card games: join us!
[ASL Interpreted] Only at Congressional Guided Introductory Tour
Join us for a guided introductory tour of Congressional Cemetery-- for the first time, with ASL interpretation! Two guides will interpret the docent's tour into American Sign Language. All are welcome! [...]
Plot Twist: Yoga in the Cemetery
Historic Congressional Cemetery 1801 E Street, Southeast, Washington, DC, United StatesThis 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 [...]
Cemetery Speaker Series: Leonard Matlovich, A Purple Heart
“I believe that we must be the same activists in our deaths that we were in our lives.” - Leonard Matlovich 1987 Along with its other claims to fame, why, [...]
Founding the Federal City: Capital Connections Tour
Historic Congressional Cemetery 1801 E Street, Southeast, Washington, DC, United StatesEstablished in 1800, Washington DC was the fledgling capital of a fledgling nation. Built to house the seats of federal government, the nation's capital soon became a city in its [...]
Pride Painting at the Big Chair: Meet the Artist
Historic Congressional Cemetery Big Chair 1801 E St SE, Washington, DC, United StatesJoin HCC in Celebrating our Pride Themed Chair! Come for a meet and greet with the Big Chair's Artist, Elizabeth Marik, and celebrate Pride! Monday, June 17th at 4:00 PM-- [...]
Peterbug’s Juneteenth 5k
Historic Congressional Cemetery 1801 E Street, Southeast, Washington, DC, United StatesJoin us for the 2nd Annual Peterbug's Juneteenth 5k sponsored by Fulcrum Residential, A Celebration of the DC Historic Landmark Designation and Juneteenth. Every year in June, the corner of [...]