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

  • Private Funeral Service

    To provide privacy for the family, the cemetery will be closed to all dogs and visitors for the duration of our funeral proceedings. Thank You, HCC

  • Death Cafe

    Death Cafe at Congressional Cemetery

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

    We 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, [...]

  • Private Funeral Service

    To provide privacy for the family, the cemetery will be closed to all dogs and visitors for the duration of our funeral proceedings. Thank You, HCC

  • Introductory Tour

    Introductory Tour

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

    Purchase Tickets Here! Join us for a guided introductory tour of Congressional Cemetery! Over 67,000 people are interred at Congressional Cemetery, ranging from 1807 all the way until the present [...]

    $5
  • Closed to Dogs

    Closed to Dogs

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

    Congressional Cemetery is closed to all dogs each Saturday from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. for family grave site visits as well as during: Funerals  |  Private & community events  |  Federal [...]

  • Private Event

    The Cemetery will be CLOSED TO DOGS for a Private Event.

  • Cherry Blossom 5k 2026

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

      Additional Information: Registration: Registration opens on February 6! Start Time: The 5K begins at 9:00 AM inside the cemetery. Registration begins at 7:30 AM in the Chapel. Pre Race [...]

    $40
  • Cherry Blossom Pet Portraits

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

    Join us in partnership with JustWalk for a Cherry Blossom Pet Portrait event, perfect for pups and their people! This event takes place immediately after the Cherry Blossom 5K on [...]

    $30
  • Private Funeral Service

    To provide privacy for the family, the cemetery will be closed to all dogs and visitors for the duration of our funeral proceedings. Thank You, HCC

  • Closed to Dogs

    Closed to Dogs

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

    Congressional Cemetery is closed to all dogs each Saturday from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. for family grave site visits as well as during: Funerals  |  Private & community events  |  Federal [...]

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