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  • Death Doula Days

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

    This is our final Death Doula Day activity for 2023. This end of year session in our end of life topic will be a celebration and a remembrance of an extraordinary project. Come with a dish to share for a Death Doula Day community meal, from 11am to 1pm.Come remember the activities, the guests, the conversations we engaged in over the year and reconnect with others who have been with us one time, many times, or even haven't been able to attend but always wanted to!

  • Tombs and Tomes Book Club January (In Person)

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

    The Angel Makers is a true-crime story like no other–a 1920s midwife who may have been the century’s most prolific killer leading a murder ring of women responsible for the deaths [...]

  • Tombs and Tomes Book Club January (Virtual)

    Zoom DC, United States

    The Angel Makers is a true-crime story like no other–a 1920s midwife who may have been the century’s most prolific killer leading a murder ring of women responsible for the deaths [...]

  • African Americans at Congressional Cemetery: Guided Docent Tour

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

    African Americans, across history, have left their mark on the United States and this story of tragedy, endurance, and triumph are echoed in the graves of many individuals who are interred [...]

    $5

  • Presidential History Tour

    Historic Congressional Cemetery is a microcosm of American and DC history. And little is synonymous with both quite like the White House. Dozens of individuals memorialized at the cemetery are [...]

    $5

  • Ardmore: Celtic Americana Concert

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

    Ardmore: Celtic Americana live in concert An evening of traditional and contemporary Irish ballads Saturday, March 2nd 7:30pm -9:00 pm Tickets $25 Ardmore is a local band that plays traditional [...]

    $25
  • Death Cafe at Congressional Cemetery

    Death Cafe at Congressional Cemetery

    Historic Congressional Cemetery Chapel 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, [...]

  • logo for Transition Tea Room with tea in an hourglass

    Transition Tea Room

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

    Visit 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!

  • Tombs and Tomes Book Club March (In Person)

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

    Enter a grave new world of fascination and delight as award-winning writer Peter Ross uncovers the stories and glories of graveyards. Who are London's outcast dead and why is David [...]

  • Tombs and Tomes Book Club March (Virtual)

    Zoom DC, United States

    Enter a grave new world of fascination and delight as award-winning writer Peter Ross uncovers the stories and glories of graveyards. Who are London's outcast dead and why is David [...]

  • Notes from the Crypt

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

    Join us for classical music in the chapel, featuring cello duos performed by Britton Riley and Eugena Chang Riley. Admission is free and seating is first come, first served. Doors [...]

  • logo for Transition Tea Room with tea in an hourglass

    Transition Tea Room

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

    Visit 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!

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