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SUMMARY:Halloween Pet Portraits
DESCRIPTION:In partnership with Just Walk\, join us for a Halloween Pet Portrait event in your pup’s favorite place! Options for portraits include either dog or family style. Plan to dress up you and your dog in your favorite spooky season looks!\n\nPortraits will take place between the Chapel and the Sousa family plot. Register for tickets here!\nThe cemetery will remain open to the public and off leash dog walkers.\n\nJust Walk is a worker-owned business providing dog walking services in Washington D.C. We have been photographing our pet pals since 2011. You can check out their daily pictures on Instagram @justwalkdilps and at their website here!\n————————————————–\nThe K9 Corps at Historic Congressional Cemetery is a private dog-walking program\, bringing life\, community\, and volunteerism to this extraordinary burial ground. A portion of the sitting fee will benefit Historic Congressional Cemetery.\n————————————————–\nQ&A\nWhen will the event take place?\nThe pet portrait will take place Sunday\, October 5th\, 2025 from 11am-4pm. Tickets are sold in timed slots. Please arrive on time!\n\nDo I have to be a member to go?\nNo\, this event is open to the public and their well-socialized dogs.\n\nHow will this work?\nSign up for an available time slot. The pop-up studio will be outdoors. Photos will be posted to the Just Walk Photos website 48 hours after the event. From there\, participants will be able to view and download their pictures. A printout with this information will also be handed out at the event.\n\nWhat kind of camera will be used?\nA Canon 2000D Rebel T7.\n\nWhere can we see examples of their work?\nThey have a website here and an Instagram @justwalkdilps.
URL:https://congressionalcemetery.org/event/halloween-pet-portraits-2025/
LOCATION:DC
CATEGORIES:Dog Friendly,K9 Corps
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SUMMARY:Mary Shelley's Monsters by Bob Bartlett
DESCRIPTION:Congressional Cemetery is happy to welcome local playwright Bob Bartlett back to the cemetery after Lýkos Ánthrōpos last fall. Please see below for more information about the play from Bartlett and how to purchase tickets. \nPlease note\, Congressional Cemetery is the venue for this event. The cemetery is not involved in the play’s content\, writing\, ticketing administration/sales\, and day of show check in. All inquiries about the event should be directed to directly to Bob Bartlett via his contact information and the official event page\, link below. \nDirected by Alex Levy and featuring Katrina Clark as Mary Shelley\, Jon Beal as the Creature\, and JC Payne as Victor Frankenstein\n\nThe author of the infamous novel faces her creations and reckons with the lasting impact of her radical and horrific story in this new retelling of Frankenstein. “A poetically arresting journey into one of the greatest horrors of all time.”\nSeptember 18 – October 12\, 2025 \n8:00 PM and 2:00 PM (Thursdays\, Fridays\, Saturdays\, and Sundays)\n\nLocation: \nHistoric Congressional Cemetery \n1801 E St SE\, Washington\, DC 20003​​​ \n  \nTickets and Timeline: \nAttendees will be checked-in at the front gate\, which is located at 1801 E Street\, SE. You do not need to bring a printed ticket to the gate: if you have purchased a ticket\, your name will be on our registration list. \nThis performance will happen in the Chapel at Congressional Cemetery\, which is a brief walk from the entrance. Attendees will receive an email the day before their scheduled performance with reminders and updates. Seating is provided. \n  \nGetting to the Cemetery: \nWe strongly encourage public transportation to get to Congressional Cemetery. The closest metro station to Congressional Cemetery is Stadium Armory\, located on the Orange/Blue/Silver lines. Bikes may be locked just outside the cemetery gate. There is limited street parking\, but we advise visitors to closely read parking signs before finding a spot. \n  \nWhat to Know: \n\nPlease note that the Cemetery will remain open to off-leash dog walking during the performance.\nThere is no smoking permitted.\nPlease wear appropriate footwear as the Chapel is a brief walk from the front gate.\nThe performance runs 85 minutes with no intermission.\nNo onsite ticket sales (only advanced/online ticket sales).\nAdult content.\nPlease note that Congressional Cemetery is the venue for the event and not the host. Please direct all inquiries to Bob Bartlett (bobbartlettjr@gmail).
URL:https://congressionalcemetery.org/event/mary-shelleys-monsters-by-bob-bartlett-6/
LOCATION:Historic Congressional Cemetery\, 1801 E Street\, Southeast\, Washington\, DC\, 20003\, United States
CATEGORIES:Theater
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251006T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251006T133000
DTSTAMP:20251001T135625Z
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SUMMARY:Private Funeral Service
DESCRIPTION:To provide privacy for the family\, the cemetery will be closed to all dogs and visitors for the duration of our funeral proceedings. \nThank You\, \nHCC
URL:https://congressionalcemetery.org/event/private-funeral-service-28/
LOCATION:DC
CATEGORIES:Funeral,No Dogs Allowed
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251009T200000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251009T213000
DTSTAMP:20250915T135639Z
CREATED:20250826T162114Z
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SUMMARY:Mary Shelley's Monsters by Bob Bartlett
DESCRIPTION:Congressional Cemetery is happy to welcome local playwright Bob Bartlett back to the cemetery after Lýkos Ánthrōpos last fall. Please see below for more information about the play from Bartlett and how to purchase tickets. \nPlease note\, Congressional Cemetery is the venue for this event. The cemetery is not involved in the play’s content\, writing\, ticketing administration/sales\, and day of show check in. All inquiries about the event should be directed to directly to Bob Bartlett via his contact information and the official event page\, link below. \nDirected by Alex Levy and featuring Katrina Clark as Mary Shelley\, Jon Beal as the Creature\, and JC Payne as Victor Frankenstein\n\nThe author of the infamous novel faces her creations and reckons with the lasting impact of her radical and horrific story in this new retelling of Frankenstein. “A poetically arresting journey into one of the greatest horrors of all time.”\nSeptember 18 – October 12\, 2025 \n8:00 PM and 2:00 PM (Thursdays\, Fridays\, Saturdays\, and Sundays)\n\nLocation: \nHistoric Congressional Cemetery \n1801 E St SE\, Washington\, DC 20003​​​ \n  \nTickets and Timeline: \nAttendees will be checked-in at the front gate\, which is located at 1801 E Street\, SE. You do not need to bring a printed ticket to the gate: if you have purchased a ticket\, your name will be on our registration list. \nThis performance will happen in the Chapel at Congressional Cemetery\, which is a brief walk from the entrance. Attendees will receive an email the day before their scheduled performance with reminders and updates. Seating is provided. \n  \nGetting to the Cemetery: \nWe strongly encourage public transportation to get to Congressional Cemetery. The closest metro station to Congressional Cemetery is Stadium Armory\, located on the Orange/Blue/Silver lines. Bikes may be locked just outside the cemetery gate. There is limited street parking\, but we advise visitors to closely read parking signs before finding a spot. \n  \nWhat to Know: \n\nPlease note that the Cemetery will remain open to off-leash dog walking during the performance.\nThere is no smoking permitted.\nPlease wear appropriate footwear as the Chapel is a brief walk from the front gate.\nThe performance runs 85 minutes with no intermission.\nNo onsite ticket sales (only advanced/online ticket sales).\nAdult content.\nPlease note that Congressional Cemetery is the venue for the event and not the host. Please direct all inquiries to Bob Bartlett (bobbartlettjr@gmail).
URL:https://congressionalcemetery.org/event/mary-shelleys-monsters-by-bob-bartlett-14/
LOCATION:Historic Congressional Cemetery\, 1801 E Street\, Southeast\, Washington\, DC\, 20003\, United States
CATEGORIES:Theater
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DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251010T213000
DTSTAMP:20250915T135657Z
CREATED:20250826T162147Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250915T135657Z
UID:10001916-1760126400-1760131800@congressionalcemetery.org
SUMMARY:Mary Shelley's Monsters by Bob Bartlett
DESCRIPTION:Congressional Cemetery is happy to welcome local playwright Bob Bartlett back to the cemetery after Lýkos Ánthrōpos last fall. Please see below for more information about the play from Bartlett and how to purchase tickets. \nPlease note\, Congressional Cemetery is the venue for this event. The cemetery is not involved in the play’s content\, writing\, ticketing administration/sales\, and day of show check in. All inquiries about the event should be directed to directly to Bob Bartlett via his contact information and the official event page\, link below. \nDirected by Alex Levy and featuring Katrina Clark as Mary Shelley\, Jon Beal as the Creature\, and JC Payne as Victor Frankenstein\n\nThe author of the infamous novel faces her creations and reckons with the lasting impact of her radical and horrific story in this new retelling of Frankenstein. “A poetically arresting journey into one of the greatest horrors of all time.”\nSeptember 18 – October 12\, 2025 \n8:00 PM and 2:00 PM (Thursdays\, Fridays\, Saturdays\, and Sundays)\n\nLocation: \nHistoric Congressional Cemetery \n1801 E St SE\, Washington\, DC 20003​​​ \n  \nTickets and Timeline: \nAttendees will be checked-in at the front gate\, which is located at 1801 E Street\, SE. You do not need to bring a printed ticket to the gate: if you have purchased a ticket\, your name will be on our registration list. \nThis performance will happen in the Chapel at Congressional Cemetery\, which is a brief walk from the entrance. Attendees will receive an email the day before their scheduled performance with reminders and updates. Seating is provided. \n  \nGetting to the Cemetery: \nWe strongly encourage public transportation to get to Congressional Cemetery. The closest metro station to Congressional Cemetery is Stadium Armory\, located on the Orange/Blue/Silver lines. Bikes may be locked just outside the cemetery gate. There is limited street parking\, but we advise visitors to closely read parking signs before finding a spot. \n  \nWhat to Know: \n\nPlease note that the Cemetery will remain open to off-leash dog walking during the performance.\nThere is no smoking permitted.\nPlease wear appropriate footwear as the Chapel is a brief walk from the front gate.\nThe performance runs 85 minutes with no intermission.\nNo onsite ticket sales (only advanced/online ticket sales).\nAdult content.\nPlease note that Congressional Cemetery is the venue for the event and not the host. Please direct all inquiries to Bob Bartlett (bobbartlettjr@gmail).
URL:https://congressionalcemetery.org/event/mary-shelleys-monsters-by-bob-bartlett-15/
LOCATION:Historic Congressional Cemetery\, 1801 E Street\, Southeast\, Washington\, DC\, 20003\, United States
CATEGORIES:Theater
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251011T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251011T150000
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SUMMARY:Closed to Dogs
DESCRIPTION: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: \nFunerals  |  Private & community events  |  Federal holidays
URL:https://congressionalcemetery.org/event/closed-to-dogs/2025-10-11/
LOCATION:Historic Congressional Cemetery\, 1801 E Street\, Southeast\, Washington\, DC\, 20003\, United States
CATEGORIES:No Dogs Allowed
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251011T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251011T153000
DTSTAMP:20250915T135712Z
CREATED:20250826T161036Z
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SUMMARY:Mary Shelley's Monsters by Bob Bartlett
DESCRIPTION:Congressional Cemetery is happy to welcome local playwright Bob Bartlett back to the cemetery after Lýkos Ánthrōpos last fall. Please see below for more information about the play from Bartlett and how to purchase tickets. \nPlease note\, Congressional Cemetery is the venue for this event. The cemetery is not involved in the play’s content\, writing\, ticketing administration/sales\, and day of show check in. All inquiries about the event should be directed to directly to Bob Bartlett via his contact information and the official event page\, link below. \nDirected by Alex Levy and featuring Katrina Clark as Mary Shelley\, Jon Beal as the Creature\, and JC Payne as Victor Frankenstein\n\nThe author of the infamous novel faces her creations and reckons with the lasting impact of her radical and horrific story in this new retelling of Frankenstein. “A poetically arresting journey into one of the greatest horrors of all time.”\nSeptember 18 – October 12\, 2025 \n8:00 PM and 2:00 PM (Thursdays\, Fridays\, Saturdays\, and Sundays)\n\nLocation: \nHistoric Congressional Cemetery \n1801 E St SE\, Washington\, DC 20003​​​ \n  \nTickets and Timeline: \nAttendees will be checked-in at the front gate\, which is located at 1801 E Street\, SE. You do not need to bring a printed ticket to the gate: if you have purchased a ticket\, your name will be on our registration list. \nThis performance will happen in the Chapel at Congressional Cemetery\, which is a brief walk from the entrance. Attendees will receive an email the day before their scheduled performance with reminders and updates. Seating is provided. \n  \nGetting to the Cemetery: \nWe strongly encourage public transportation to get to Congressional Cemetery. The closest metro station to Congressional Cemetery is Stadium Armory\, located on the Orange/Blue/Silver lines. Bikes may be locked just outside the cemetery gate. There is limited street parking\, but we advise visitors to closely read parking signs before finding a spot. \n  \nWhat to Know: \n\nPlease note that the Cemetery will remain open to off-leash dog walking during the performance.\nThere is no smoking permitted.\nPlease wear appropriate footwear as the Chapel is a brief walk from the front gate.\nThe performance runs 85 minutes with no intermission.\nNo onsite ticket sales (only advanced/online ticket sales).\nAdult content.\nPlease note that Congressional Cemetery is the venue for the event and not the host. Please direct all inquiries to Bob Bartlett (bobbartlettjr@gmail).
URL:https://congressionalcemetery.org/event/mary-shelleys-monsters-by-bob-bartlett-7/
LOCATION:Historic Congressional Cemetery\, 1801 E Street\, Southeast\, Washington\, DC\, 20003\, United States
CATEGORIES:Theater
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251011T200000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251011T213000
DTSTAMP:20250915T135729Z
CREATED:20250826T163136Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250915T135729Z
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SUMMARY:Mary Shelley's Monsters by Bob Bartlett
DESCRIPTION:Congressional Cemetery is happy to welcome local playwright Bob Bartlett back to the cemetery after Lýkos Ánthrōpos last fall. Please see below for more information about the play from Bartlett and how to purchase tickets. \nPlease note\, Congressional Cemetery is the venue for this event. The cemetery is not involved in the play’s content\, writing\, ticketing administration/sales\, and day of show check in. All inquiries about the event should be directed to directly to Bob Bartlett via his contact information and the official event page\, link below. \nDirected by Alex Levy and featuring Katrina Clark as Mary Shelley\, Jon Beal as the Creature\, and JC Payne as Victor Frankenstein\n\nThe author of the infamous novel faces her creations and reckons with the lasting impact of her radical and horrific story in this new retelling of Frankenstein. “A poetically arresting journey into one of the greatest horrors of all time.”\nSeptember 18 – October 12\, 2025 \n8:00 PM and 2:00 PM (Thursdays\, Fridays\, Saturdays\, and Sundays)\n\nLocation: \nHistoric Congressional Cemetery \n1801 E St SE\, Washington\, DC 20003​​​ \n  \nTickets and Timeline: \nAttendees will be checked-in at the front gate\, which is located at 1801 E Street\, SE. You do not need to bring a printed ticket to the gate: if you have purchased a ticket\, your name will be on our registration list. \nThis performance will happen in the Chapel at Congressional Cemetery\, which is a brief walk from the entrance. Attendees will receive an email the day before their scheduled performance with reminders and updates. Seating is provided. \n  \nGetting to the Cemetery: \nWe strongly encourage public transportation to get to Congressional Cemetery. The closest metro station to Congressional Cemetery is Stadium Armory\, located on the Orange/Blue/Silver lines. Bikes may be locked just outside the cemetery gate. There is limited street parking\, but we advise visitors to closely read parking signs before finding a spot. \n  \nWhat to Know: \n\nPlease note that the Cemetery will remain open to off-leash dog walking during the performance.\nThere is no smoking permitted.\nPlease wear appropriate footwear as the Chapel is a brief walk from the front gate.\nThe performance runs 85 minutes with no intermission.\nNo onsite ticket sales (only advanced/online ticket sales).\nAdult content.\nPlease note that Congressional Cemetery is the venue for the event and not the host. Please direct all inquiries to Bob Bartlett (bobbartlettjr@gmail).
URL:https://congressionalcemetery.org/event/mary-shelleys-monsters-by-bob-bartlett-16/
LOCATION:Historic Congressional Cemetery\, 1801 E Street\, Southeast\, Washington\, DC\, 20003\, United States
CATEGORIES:Theater
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251012T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251012T143000
DTSTAMP:20251013T144227Z
CREATED:20251011T134045Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251013T144227Z
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SUMMARY:Sunday Stroll Guided Introductory Tour
DESCRIPTION:Join 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 American history in microcosm\, all in 35 acres of the nation’s capital. Come and experience their extraordinary lives in a one of kind portal into the past. In this 60 to 90-minute tour\, one of our trained docents who will share the stories of some of Congressional’s interred residents while walking the beautiful and scenic cemetery grounds. \nPlease come prepared with comfortable and weather appropriate clothing and shoes\, as the tours often stray from the main paths. \nThe Cemetery is open to dogs on Sundays. Please be aware of that off-leash dogs will be on the grounds at the time of the tour. \nReservations are required and a tour reservation is a $5 donation. \nSunday tours begin at 1:00 PM\, rain or shine. Visitors may meet docents at the front gate of the cemetery located at the corner of E St. and Potomac Ave. \nReserve your spot here!
URL:https://congressionalcemetery.org/event/sunday-stroll-guided-introductory-tour-5/
LOCATION:DC
CATEGORIES:Tour
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251012T173000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251012T193000
DTSTAMP:20251001T201138Z
CREATED:20250711T185934Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251001T201138Z
UID:10001846-1760290200-1760297400@congressionalcemetery.org
SUMMARY:Dead Man's Run 2025
DESCRIPTION:Dead Man’s Run is Congressional Cemetery’s annual fall 5K fundraiser race! We hope that you will join us Sunday\, October 12 at 5:30 PM for the region’s most death defying and thematic 5k race. This bare bones run is the best way to stay ahead of your grave…by running among them! The race starts inside the cemetery and continues onto the Anacostia Trail for a ghostly evening run full of spooky music and other fun! \nStart Time: The 5K begins at 5:30 pm. \nCost (Includes T-shirt if ordered before September 22nd): \nEarly Bird [BEFORE August 1st]: $30 \nStandard: $40 \nNot only is this a fun race\, but it comes with the good feeling you get when supporting a non-profit! \nWe are unable to offer refunds or race transfers. ​Our races are rain or shine\, and there is no rain date for the race. \nThe Course:\nOur 5K course is flat\, fast\, and USATF certified. Start and finish are within the cemetery\, and the course goes out on the adjoining Anacostia Trail for a quick out and back. Water is available at the start/finish line and at a water stop around the halfway point of the 5k course. \nAwards:\nPrizes will be rewarded for the top finishers\, including the team with the best collective time! Water and snacks are provided to all race participants. Additional prizes are awarded for the winners of the costume contest. \nShirts:\nWant to dress for the occasion with some Dead Man’s Run swag? You are in luck! You may purchase an official race shirt using the link here. \nDogs:\nWe do allow strollers and dogs on this course. However\, please keep in mind that all those with dogs and strollers will be asked to start at the back of the group to minimize confusion. Please no retractable leashes! \nChildren’s Race:\nWe are also offering a children’s race prior to the start of the 5k. Participation in the children’s run is free for any child who has a parent\, guardian\, or friend registered for the 5K. Children may still participate\, if no runners are registered\, for a $5 fee. Registration for the children’s race is in our chapel the day of the race and a parent or guardian must sign a waiver. \nRegistration:\nRegistration and packet pickup opens at 9:00 AM on October 11th at the Gatehouse and goes until 4:00 PM. October 12th\, opens 3:30 PM in the Chapel. \nCostume Contest:\nDressing for the occasion? In addition to prizes for the top finishers\, a panel of judges will award prizes to the top individual and team costumes. Entry into the contest is on race day only. Find our judges near the starting line\, fill out a small registration card\, and the judges will check out your costume. Be sure to arrive early to register to win! \nWe are unable to offer refunds or race transfers. ​Our races are rain or shine\, and there is no rain date for the race.
URL:https://congressionalcemetery.org/event/dead-mans-run-2025/
LOCATION:Historic Congressional Cemetery\, 1801 E Street\, Southeast\, Washington\, DC\, 20003\, United States
CATEGORIES:5K Races,No Dogs Allowed
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251012T200000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251012T213000
DTSTAMP:20250915T135747Z
CREATED:20250826T161138Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250915T135747Z
UID:10001907-1760299200-1760304600@congressionalcemetery.org
SUMMARY:Mary Shelley's Monsters by Bob Bartlett
DESCRIPTION:Congressional Cemetery is happy to welcome local playwright Bob Bartlett back to the cemetery after Lýkos Ánthrōpos last fall. Please see below for more information about the play from Bartlett and how to purchase tickets. \nPlease note\, Congressional Cemetery is the venue for this event. The cemetery is not involved in the play’s content\, writing\, ticketing administration/sales\, and day of show check in. All inquiries about the event should be directed to directly to Bob Bartlett via his contact information and the official event page\, link below. \nDirected by Alex Levy and featuring Katrina Clark as Mary Shelley\, Jon Beal as the Creature\, and JC Payne as Victor Frankenstein\n\nThe author of the infamous novel faces her creations and reckons with the lasting impact of her radical and horrific story in this new retelling of Frankenstein. “A poetically arresting journey into one of the greatest horrors of all time.”\nSeptember 18 – October 12\, 2025 \n8:00 PM and 2:00 PM (Thursdays\, Fridays\, Saturdays\, and Sundays)\n\nLocation: \nHistoric Congressional Cemetery \n1801 E St SE\, Washington\, DC 20003​​​ \n  \nTickets and Timeline: \nAttendees will be checked-in at the front gate\, which is located at 1801 E Street\, SE. You do not need to bring a printed ticket to the gate: if you have purchased a ticket\, your name will be on our registration list. \nThis performance will happen in the Chapel at Congressional Cemetery\, which is a brief walk from the entrance. Attendees will receive an email the day before their scheduled performance with reminders and updates. Seating is provided. \n  \nGetting to the Cemetery: \nWe strongly encourage public transportation to get to Congressional Cemetery. The closest metro station to Congressional Cemetery is Stadium Armory\, located on the Orange/Blue/Silver lines. Bikes may be locked just outside the cemetery gate. There is limited street parking\, but we advise visitors to closely read parking signs before finding a spot. \n  \nWhat to Know: \n\nPlease note that the Cemetery will remain open to off-leash dog walking during the performance.\nThere is no smoking permitted.\nPlease wear appropriate footwear as the Chapel is a brief walk from the front gate.\nThe performance runs 85 minutes with no intermission.\nNo onsite ticket sales (only advanced/online ticket sales).\nAdult content.\nPlease note that Congressional Cemetery is the venue for the event and not the host. Please direct all inquiries to Bob Bartlett (bobbartlettjr@gmail).
URL:https://congressionalcemetery.org/event/mary-shelleys-monsters-by-bob-bartlett-8/
LOCATION:Historic Congressional Cemetery\, 1801 E Street\, Southeast\, Washington\, DC\, 20003\, United States
CATEGORIES:Theater
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251012T200000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251012T213000
DTSTAMP:20250915T135158Z
CREATED:20250915T135158Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250915T135158Z
UID:10001908-1760299200-1760304600@congressionalcemetery.org
SUMMARY:Mary Shelley's Monsters by Bob Bartlett
DESCRIPTION:Congressional Cemetery is happy to welcome local playwright Bob Bartlett back to the cemetery after Lýkos Ánthrōpos last fall. Please see below for more information about the play from Bartlett and how to purchase tickets. \nPlease note\, Congressional Cemetery is the venue for this event. The cemetery is not involved in the play’s content\, writing\, ticketing administration/sales\, and day of show check in. All inquiries about the event should be directed to directly to Bob Bartlett via his contact information and the official event page\, link below. \nDirected by Alex Levy and featuring Katrina Clark as Mary Shelley\, Jon Beal as the Creature\, and JC Payne as Victor Frankenstein\n\nThe author of the infamous novel faces her creations and reckons with the lasting impact of her radical and horrific story in this new retelling of Frankenstein. “A poetically arresting journey into one of the greatest horrors of all time.”\nSeptember 18 – October 12\, 2025 \n8:00 PM and 2:00 PM (Thursdays\, Fridays\, Saturdays\, and Sundays)\n\nLocation: \nHistoric Congressional Cemetery \n1801 E St SE\, Washington\, DC 20003​​​ \n  \nTickets and Timeline: \nAttendees will be checked-in at the front gate\, which is located at 1801 E Street\, SE. You do not need to bring a printed ticket to the gate: if you have purchased a ticket\, your name will be on our registration list. \nThis performance will happen in the Chapel at Congressional Cemetery\, which is a brief walk from the entrance. Attendees will receive an email the day before their scheduled performance with reminders and updates. Seating is provided. \n  \nGetting to the Cemetery: \nWe strongly encourage public transportation to get to Congressional Cemetery. The closest metro station to Congressional Cemetery is Stadium Armory\, located on the Orange/Blue/Silver lines. Bikes may be locked just outside the cemetery gate. There is limited street parking\, but we advise visitors to closely read parking signs before finding a spot. \n  \nWhat to Know: \n\nPlease note that the Cemetery will remain open to off-leash dog walking during the performance.\nThere is no smoking permitted.\nPlease wear appropriate footwear as the Chapel is a brief walk from the front gate.\nThe performance runs 85 minutes with no intermission.\nNo onsite ticket sales (only advanced/online ticket sales).\nAdult content.\nPlease note that Congressional Cemetery is the venue for the event and not the host. Please direct all inquiries to Bob Bartlett (bobbartlettjr@gmail).
URL:https://congressionalcemetery.org/event/mary-shelleys-monsters-by-bob-bartlett-19/
LOCATION:Historic Congressional Cemetery\, 1801 E Street\, Southeast\, Washington\, DC\, 20003\, United States
CATEGORIES:Theater
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251015T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251015T123000
DTSTAMP:20251001T135709Z
CREATED:20251001T135709Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251001T135709Z
UID:10001936-1760522400-1760531400@congressionalcemetery.org
SUMMARY:Private Funeral Service
DESCRIPTION:To provide privacy for the family\, the cemetery will be closed to all dogs and visitors for the duration of our funeral proceedings. \nThank You\, \nHCC
URL:https://congressionalcemetery.org/event/private-funeral-service-29/
LOCATION:DC
CATEGORIES:Funeral,No Dogs Allowed
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251015T173000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251015T193000
DTSTAMP:20251007T140924Z
CREATED:20251001T163055Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251007T140924Z
UID:10001934-1760549400-1760556600@congressionalcemetery.org
SUMMARY:Master Plan Community Meeting
DESCRIPTION:As the season turns to fall\, Historic Congressional Cemetery enters one of its most exciting times of year. The transition to the glorious hues of fall foliage mark the beginning of field trips for school children\, happy dogs and their people enjoying the crisp weather\, and of course\, the return of Soul Strolls. But this year\, fall also brings another important milestone: the next Community Meeting in our Master Plan process.\nYou may RSVP Here!\nCommunity Meeting 2\nDate: October 15\, 2025\nLocation: Christ Church\, 620 G St. SE\, Washington\, DC 20003\nTime: 5:30 PM (Presentation begins at 6:00 PM)\n\nJoin us\, share your thoughts\, and enter our door drawing for great prizes\, including VIP tickets to Soul Strolls\, jars of our Rest in Bees honey\, and gift shop swag.\n\nThis is an important meeting—don’t miss your chance to be heard.\n\nThis meeting\, hosted by Christ Church\, the cemetery’s owner\, is your opportunity to weigh in on the concepts and recommendations that will shape the next decade and beyond at HCC. From preservation priorities and landscape design to programming and sustainability\, the Master Plan will be our roadmap for the cemetery’s future.\n\nYour voice matters. This is a chance to make sure the values and needs of our community are reflected in how we steward this historic landmark for generations to come.\n\n\n\n\nRSVP HERE
URL:https://congressionalcemetery.org/event/master-plan-community-meeting-2/
LOCATION:Christ Church Washington Parish\, 620 G Street SE\, Washington\, DC\, 20003\, United States
CATEGORIES:Meeting
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251017T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251017T213000
DTSTAMP:20251001T170223Z
CREATED:20250827T151303Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251001T170223Z
UID:10001886-1760724000-1760736600@congressionalcemetery.org
SUMMARY:Soul Strolls: Grave Robbing and Resurrection
DESCRIPTION:  \nSECOND WAVE TICKETS AVAILABLE OCTOBER 10th at 5:00 PM\nWashington\, D.C. is a city of light and shadow. Beneath the shining edifices of marble that dot the landscape lies the story of dark deeds from decades past. Grave robbing\, body snatching\, and resurrection plagued the nation’s capital over a hundred years ago. The dead were not safe—and the living were complicit. \nThis macabre drama played out in the burial grounds of America: an unsettling collision of scientific inquiry\, unsuspecting victims\, and blasphemous desecration. \nThis fall\, we invite you to experience another dark chapter of our common history—a chilling glimpse into D.C.’s past. Discover the stories of our interred residents\, victims and perpetrators alike\, brought to life by our talented actors. Encounter them and uncover their long-buried secrets. Reckon with their legacies and learn about the American past. Join us for Soul Strolls 2025: Grave Robbing and Resurrection. \nOur annual twilight tours explore the stories of individuals buried here through a guided lantern lit tour of the grounds with costumed interpreters. Experience the history of this hallowed ground exactly the way it should be experienced in October – in twilight and darkness\, immersed in vignettes of the lives of our interred residents. \nDetails: \nSoul Strolls take place over 6 nights\, October 17-18\, October 24-25\, and October 31-November 1. Hour-long tours depart every 15 minutes between 6:00 and 9:30 pm on Fridays (Oct 17\, Oct 24\, Oct 31) and between 5:00 PM- 9:30 PM on Saturdays (Oct 18\, Oct 25\, Nov 1). Gates open a half hour prior to the first tour start time. We recommend arriving at least 20 minutes prior to your tour start time. Tours depart from the chapel\, also known as the “Tavern of Lost Souls” during the event. Come and enjoy live music\, thematic cocktails\, and the ambiance of an evening in the cemetery. Costumes are encouraged and welcomed from attendees! \nVIP Tours: \nWe offer exclusive VIP tours as a part of Soul Strolls! On Fridays\, the 7:00 PM and 8:00 PM are exclusively VIP. On Saturdays\, the 6:00 PM\, 7:00 PM\, and 8:00 PM tours are VIP. A VIP Tour Ticket includes: \n\n\nA smaller\, more private tour group.\n\n\nA free drink ticket.\n\n\nA Soul Strolls swag bag.\n\n\nA secret and exclusive tour stop\, champagne included\, experience to learn about the curious fate of the skull of William Wirt.\n\n\nEverything included in a standard ticket.\n\n\nFamily Friendly Tour Times and Child Tickets: \nWant to bring children to Soul Strolls but are looking for a more family friendly tour? We have you covered. The 5:00 PM tour times on Saturday (Oct 18\, Oct 25\, Nov 1) will be curated to be more family friendly. Mature themes and topics will be dialed back with younger audiences in mind. Consider these tour times rated “PG.” \nChild tickets are available for all non-VIP tour times. Tickets for ages 5 to 12 are $15.00. Ages 0-4 attend for free! \nASL Inclusive Tour Times: \nWant to participate in Soul Strolls but need ASL interpretation? We have you covered too! The 5:30 PM tour times on Saturday (Oct 18\, Oct 25\, Nov 1) will include a complimentary ASL interpreter. They will accompany the tour to make sure everything being said by our actors is translated into ASL! \nOther: \nPlease Note: The Cemetery is unable to offer refunds or tour time changes\, so please keep this in mind when purchasing tickets. Tickets are non-transferable. \nThis event is rain or shine. Any rain cancelation will be due to dangerous or severe weather or an emergency. There are no rain dates for the event. \nComfortable shoes are encouraged\, as are flashlights. Tours will not stay on the paths\, so please be ready for uneven terrain. \nMATURE CONTENT WARNING: Soul Strolls 2025 includes dramatic performances that touch on mature themes\, including descriptions of post-mortem mutilations and an infant death. \nInformation about Congressional Cemetery: www.congressionalcemetery.org. \nQuestions about Soul Strolls? Email staff@congressionalcemetery.org. \nTickets on Sale NOW! PURCHASE THEM HERE!\nThank you to our sponsors!
URL:https://congressionalcemetery.org/event/soul-strolls-grave-robbing-and-resurrection/2025-10-17/
LOCATION:Historic Congressional Cemetery\, 1801 E Street\, Southeast\, Washington\, DC\, 20003\, United States
CATEGORIES:No Dogs Allowed,Soul Strolls
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251018T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251018T150000
DTSTAMP:20251024T195509Z
CREATED:20240917T142313Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251024T195509Z
UID:10001361-1760785200-1760799600@congressionalcemetery.org
SUMMARY:Closed to Dogs
DESCRIPTION: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: \nFunerals  |  Private & community events  |  Federal holidays
URL:https://congressionalcemetery.org/event/closed-to-dogs/2025-10-18/
LOCATION:Historic Congressional Cemetery\, 1801 E Street\, Southeast\, Washington\, DC\, 20003\, United States
CATEGORIES:No Dogs Allowed
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251018T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251018T213000
DTSTAMP:20251001T170223Z
CREATED:20250827T151303Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251001T170223Z
UID:10001887-1760806800-1760823000@congressionalcemetery.org
SUMMARY:Soul Strolls: Grave Robbing and Resurrection
DESCRIPTION:  \nSECOND WAVE TICKETS AVAILABLE OCTOBER 10th at 5:00 PM\nWashington\, D.C. is a city of light and shadow. Beneath the shining edifices of marble that dot the landscape lies the story of dark deeds from decades past. Grave robbing\, body snatching\, and resurrection plagued the nation’s capital over a hundred years ago. The dead were not safe—and the living were complicit. \nThis macabre drama played out in the burial grounds of America: an unsettling collision of scientific inquiry\, unsuspecting victims\, and blasphemous desecration. \nThis fall\, we invite you to experience another dark chapter of our common history—a chilling glimpse into D.C.’s past. Discover the stories of our interred residents\, victims and perpetrators alike\, brought to life by our talented actors. Encounter them and uncover their long-buried secrets. Reckon with their legacies and learn about the American past. Join us for Soul Strolls 2025: Grave Robbing and Resurrection. \nOur annual twilight tours explore the stories of individuals buried here through a guided lantern lit tour of the grounds with costumed interpreters. Experience the history of this hallowed ground exactly the way it should be experienced in October – in twilight and darkness\, immersed in vignettes of the lives of our interred residents. \nDetails: \nSoul Strolls take place over 6 nights\, October 17-18\, October 24-25\, and October 31-November 1. Hour-long tours depart every 15 minutes between 6:00 and 9:30 pm on Fridays (Oct 17\, Oct 24\, Oct 31) and between 5:00 PM- 9:30 PM on Saturdays (Oct 18\, Oct 25\, Nov 1). Gates open a half hour prior to the first tour start time. We recommend arriving at least 20 minutes prior to your tour start time. Tours depart from the chapel\, also known as the “Tavern of Lost Souls” during the event. Come and enjoy live music\, thematic cocktails\, and the ambiance of an evening in the cemetery. Costumes are encouraged and welcomed from attendees! \nVIP Tours: \nWe offer exclusive VIP tours as a part of Soul Strolls! On Fridays\, the 7:00 PM and 8:00 PM are exclusively VIP. On Saturdays\, the 6:00 PM\, 7:00 PM\, and 8:00 PM tours are VIP. A VIP Tour Ticket includes: \n\n\nA smaller\, more private tour group.\n\n\nA free drink ticket.\n\n\nA Soul Strolls swag bag.\n\n\nA secret and exclusive tour stop\, champagne included\, experience to learn about the curious fate of the skull of William Wirt.\n\n\nEverything included in a standard ticket.\n\n\nFamily Friendly Tour Times and Child Tickets: \nWant to bring children to Soul Strolls but are looking for a more family friendly tour? We have you covered. The 5:00 PM tour times on Saturday (Oct 18\, Oct 25\, Nov 1) will be curated to be more family friendly. Mature themes and topics will be dialed back with younger audiences in mind. Consider these tour times rated “PG.” \nChild tickets are available for all non-VIP tour times. Tickets for ages 5 to 12 are $15.00. Ages 0-4 attend for free! \nASL Inclusive Tour Times: \nWant to participate in Soul Strolls but need ASL interpretation? We have you covered too! The 5:30 PM tour times on Saturday (Oct 18\, Oct 25\, Nov 1) will include a complimentary ASL interpreter. They will accompany the tour to make sure everything being said by our actors is translated into ASL! \nOther: \nPlease Note: The Cemetery is unable to offer refunds or tour time changes\, so please keep this in mind when purchasing tickets. Tickets are non-transferable. \nThis event is rain or shine. Any rain cancelation will be due to dangerous or severe weather or an emergency. There are no rain dates for the event. \nComfortable shoes are encouraged\, as are flashlights. Tours will not stay on the paths\, so please be ready for uneven terrain. \nMATURE CONTENT WARNING: Soul Strolls 2025 includes dramatic performances that touch on mature themes\, including descriptions of post-mortem mutilations and an infant death. \nInformation about Congressional Cemetery: www.congressionalcemetery.org. \nQuestions about Soul Strolls? Email staff@congressionalcemetery.org. \nTickets on Sale NOW! PURCHASE THEM HERE!\nThank you to our sponsors!
URL:https://congressionalcemetery.org/event/soul-strolls-grave-robbing-and-resurrection/2025-10-18/
LOCATION:Historic Congressional Cemetery\, 1801 E Street\, Southeast\, Washington\, DC\, 20003\, United States
CATEGORIES:No Dogs Allowed,Soul Strolls
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251019T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251019T143000
DTSTAMP:20250723T203816Z
CREATED:20250723T174145Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250723T203816Z
UID:10001872-1760878800-1760884200@congressionalcemetery.org
SUMMARY:Lincoln Assassination Tour
DESCRIPTION:Back by popular demand! This is your chance to experience our one of a kind Lincoln Assassination Tour if you missed the Cemetery Speaker Series earlier this year. \nOn April 14\, 1865\, President Abraham Lincoln was shot in the head while watching a play at Ford’s Theatre. The assassin\, John Wilkes Booth\, jumped to the stage floor and fled. The next day\, April 15\, President Lincoln died as a result of his wounds. With Booth’s escape\, the largest manhunt in American history ensued as law enforcement and military searched for the assassin. Aided by fellow conspirators such as David Herold\, Booth evaded authorities until Army soldiers located Booth at a local farm. Surrounded\, Booth was shot and killed in that fateful confrontation. Eventually\, 8 other conspirators\, including Herold\, were implicated in the conspiracy and subsequently executed after a trial by military tribunal. \n \nThe story of the 16th President’s assassination is a well known one. Hundreds of books\, thousands of articles\, and dozens of special exhibits are just some of the ways this story has been told. But have you ever seen the story told using the graves of those involved with the assassination? \nPlease join one of our expert docents for a tour of the graves and memorials associated with the assassination at Congressional Cemetery. \nTickets are only $10 and all proceeds go to benefitting our non-profit mission of historical preservation and education. Please come prepared with comfortable clothing and shoes\, as the tours often stray from the main paths. \nThe event is rain or shine and you may meet the docent near our front gate. \n \n  \nPurchase your tickets here!
URL:https://congressionalcemetery.org/event/lincoln-assassination-tour-3/
LOCATION:DC
CATEGORIES:Tour
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251024T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251024T213000
DTSTAMP:20251001T170223Z
CREATED:20250827T151303Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251001T170223Z
UID:10001888-1761328800-1761341400@congressionalcemetery.org
SUMMARY:Soul Strolls: Grave Robbing and Resurrection
DESCRIPTION:  \nSECOND WAVE TICKETS AVAILABLE OCTOBER 10th at 5:00 PM\nWashington\, D.C. is a city of light and shadow. Beneath the shining edifices of marble that dot the landscape lies the story of dark deeds from decades past. Grave robbing\, body snatching\, and resurrection plagued the nation’s capital over a hundred years ago. The dead were not safe—and the living were complicit. \nThis macabre drama played out in the burial grounds of America: an unsettling collision of scientific inquiry\, unsuspecting victims\, and blasphemous desecration. \nThis fall\, we invite you to experience another dark chapter of our common history—a chilling glimpse into D.C.’s past. Discover the stories of our interred residents\, victims and perpetrators alike\, brought to life by our talented actors. Encounter them and uncover their long-buried secrets. Reckon with their legacies and learn about the American past. Join us for Soul Strolls 2025: Grave Robbing and Resurrection. \nOur annual twilight tours explore the stories of individuals buried here through a guided lantern lit tour of the grounds with costumed interpreters. Experience the history of this hallowed ground exactly the way it should be experienced in October – in twilight and darkness\, immersed in vignettes of the lives of our interred residents. \nDetails: \nSoul Strolls take place over 6 nights\, October 17-18\, October 24-25\, and October 31-November 1. Hour-long tours depart every 15 minutes between 6:00 and 9:30 pm on Fridays (Oct 17\, Oct 24\, Oct 31) and between 5:00 PM- 9:30 PM on Saturdays (Oct 18\, Oct 25\, Nov 1). Gates open a half hour prior to the first tour start time. We recommend arriving at least 20 minutes prior to your tour start time. Tours depart from the chapel\, also known as the “Tavern of Lost Souls” during the event. Come and enjoy live music\, thematic cocktails\, and the ambiance of an evening in the cemetery. Costumes are encouraged and welcomed from attendees! \nVIP Tours: \nWe offer exclusive VIP tours as a part of Soul Strolls! On Fridays\, the 7:00 PM and 8:00 PM are exclusively VIP. On Saturdays\, the 6:00 PM\, 7:00 PM\, and 8:00 PM tours are VIP. A VIP Tour Ticket includes: \n\n\nA smaller\, more private tour group.\n\n\nA free drink ticket.\n\n\nA Soul Strolls swag bag.\n\n\nA secret and exclusive tour stop\, champagne included\, experience to learn about the curious fate of the skull of William Wirt.\n\n\nEverything included in a standard ticket.\n\n\nFamily Friendly Tour Times and Child Tickets: \nWant to bring children to Soul Strolls but are looking for a more family friendly tour? We have you covered. The 5:00 PM tour times on Saturday (Oct 18\, Oct 25\, Nov 1) will be curated to be more family friendly. Mature themes and topics will be dialed back with younger audiences in mind. Consider these tour times rated “PG.” \nChild tickets are available for all non-VIP tour times. Tickets for ages 5 to 12 are $15.00. Ages 0-4 attend for free! \nASL Inclusive Tour Times: \nWant to participate in Soul Strolls but need ASL interpretation? We have you covered too! The 5:30 PM tour times on Saturday (Oct 18\, Oct 25\, Nov 1) will include a complimentary ASL interpreter. They will accompany the tour to make sure everything being said by our actors is translated into ASL! \nOther: \nPlease Note: The Cemetery is unable to offer refunds or tour time changes\, so please keep this in mind when purchasing tickets. Tickets are non-transferable. \nThis event is rain or shine. Any rain cancelation will be due to dangerous or severe weather or an emergency. There are no rain dates for the event. \nComfortable shoes are encouraged\, as are flashlights. Tours will not stay on the paths\, so please be ready for uneven terrain. \nMATURE CONTENT WARNING: Soul Strolls 2025 includes dramatic performances that touch on mature themes\, including descriptions of post-mortem mutilations and an infant death. \nInformation about Congressional Cemetery: www.congressionalcemetery.org. \nQuestions about Soul Strolls? Email staff@congressionalcemetery.org. \nTickets on Sale NOW! PURCHASE THEM HERE!\nThank you to our sponsors!
URL:https://congressionalcemetery.org/event/soul-strolls-grave-robbing-and-resurrection/2025-10-24/
LOCATION:Historic Congressional Cemetery\, 1801 E Street\, Southeast\, Washington\, DC\, 20003\, United States
CATEGORIES:No Dogs Allowed,Soul Strolls
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251025T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251025T150000
DTSTAMP:20251024T195509Z
CREATED:20240917T142313Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251024T195509Z
UID:10001362-1761390000-1761404400@congressionalcemetery.org
SUMMARY:Closed to Dogs
DESCRIPTION: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: \nFunerals  |  Private & community events  |  Federal holidays
URL:https://congressionalcemetery.org/event/closed-to-dogs/2025-10-25/
LOCATION:Historic Congressional Cemetery\, 1801 E Street\, Southeast\, Washington\, DC\, 20003\, United States
CATEGORIES:No Dogs Allowed
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251025T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251025T140000
DTSTAMP:20250903T203640Z
CREATED:20250903T203236Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250903T203640Z
UID:10001926-1761397200-1761400800@congressionalcemetery.org
SUMMARY:Pride LGBTQ+ Tour
DESCRIPTION:Purchase tickets here!\n\n\nHistoric Congressional Cemetery is one of the only known cemeteries in the world with a dedicated LGBTQ+ section. To explore LGBTQ+ history and gay legacy in the nation’s capital\, we hope that you will join us for this LGBTQ History Month edition of our LGBTQ+ tour. Find out who is buried here\, including many LGBTQ+ activists\, and learn about DC’s role in shaping the contours of the gay rights movement.\n\nFrom the GLAAD website: “Founded in 1994 by Rodney Wilson\, a gay history teacher from rural Missouri\, LGBTQ History Month was declared a national history month by President Barack Obama in 2009. This celebration coincides with National Coming Out Day (October 11) and commemorates the first and second marches on Washington for LGBTQ rights in 1979 and 1987.”\n\nTickets are only $10 and all proceeds go to benefitting our non-profit mission of historical preservation and education. Please come prepared with comfortable clothing and shoes\, as the tours often stray from the main paths. Meet by the gatehouse at the cemetery entrance at 1801 E Street SE.\n\nThe event is rain or shine.\n\n\nPurchase tickets here!
URL:https://congressionalcemetery.org/event/pride-lgbtq-tour-fall-2025/
LOCATION:Historic Congressional Cemetery\, 1801 E Street\, Southeast\, Washington\, DC\, 20003\, United States
CATEGORIES:Tour
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251025T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251025T213000
DTSTAMP:20251001T170223Z
CREATED:20250827T151303Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251001T170223Z
UID:10001889-1761411600-1761427800@congressionalcemetery.org
SUMMARY:Soul Strolls: Grave Robbing and Resurrection
DESCRIPTION:  \nSECOND WAVE TICKETS AVAILABLE OCTOBER 10th at 5:00 PM\nWashington\, D.C. is a city of light and shadow. Beneath the shining edifices of marble that dot the landscape lies the story of dark deeds from decades past. Grave robbing\, body snatching\, and resurrection plagued the nation’s capital over a hundred years ago. The dead were not safe—and the living were complicit. \nThis macabre drama played out in the burial grounds of America: an unsettling collision of scientific inquiry\, unsuspecting victims\, and blasphemous desecration. \nThis fall\, we invite you to experience another dark chapter of our common history—a chilling glimpse into D.C.’s past. Discover the stories of our interred residents\, victims and perpetrators alike\, brought to life by our talented actors. Encounter them and uncover their long-buried secrets. Reckon with their legacies and learn about the American past. Join us for Soul Strolls 2025: Grave Robbing and Resurrection. \nOur annual twilight tours explore the stories of individuals buried here through a guided lantern lit tour of the grounds with costumed interpreters. Experience the history of this hallowed ground exactly the way it should be experienced in October – in twilight and darkness\, immersed in vignettes of the lives of our interred residents. \nDetails: \nSoul Strolls take place over 6 nights\, October 17-18\, October 24-25\, and October 31-November 1. Hour-long tours depart every 15 minutes between 6:00 and 9:30 pm on Fridays (Oct 17\, Oct 24\, Oct 31) and between 5:00 PM- 9:30 PM on Saturdays (Oct 18\, Oct 25\, Nov 1). Gates open a half hour prior to the first tour start time. We recommend arriving at least 20 minutes prior to your tour start time. Tours depart from the chapel\, also known as the “Tavern of Lost Souls” during the event. Come and enjoy live music\, thematic cocktails\, and the ambiance of an evening in the cemetery. Costumes are encouraged and welcomed from attendees! \nVIP Tours: \nWe offer exclusive VIP tours as a part of Soul Strolls! On Fridays\, the 7:00 PM and 8:00 PM are exclusively VIP. On Saturdays\, the 6:00 PM\, 7:00 PM\, and 8:00 PM tours are VIP. A VIP Tour Ticket includes: \n\n\nA smaller\, more private tour group.\n\n\nA free drink ticket.\n\n\nA Soul Strolls swag bag.\n\n\nA secret and exclusive tour stop\, champagne included\, experience to learn about the curious fate of the skull of William Wirt.\n\n\nEverything included in a standard ticket.\n\n\nFamily Friendly Tour Times and Child Tickets: \nWant to bring children to Soul Strolls but are looking for a more family friendly tour? We have you covered. The 5:00 PM tour times on Saturday (Oct 18\, Oct 25\, Nov 1) will be curated to be more family friendly. Mature themes and topics will be dialed back with younger audiences in mind. Consider these tour times rated “PG.” \nChild tickets are available for all non-VIP tour times. Tickets for ages 5 to 12 are $15.00. Ages 0-4 attend for free! \nASL Inclusive Tour Times: \nWant to participate in Soul Strolls but need ASL interpretation? We have you covered too! The 5:30 PM tour times on Saturday (Oct 18\, Oct 25\, Nov 1) will include a complimentary ASL interpreter. They will accompany the tour to make sure everything being said by our actors is translated into ASL! \nOther: \nPlease Note: The Cemetery is unable to offer refunds or tour time changes\, so please keep this in mind when purchasing tickets. Tickets are non-transferable. \nThis event is rain or shine. Any rain cancelation will be due to dangerous or severe weather or an emergency. There are no rain dates for the event. \nComfortable shoes are encouraged\, as are flashlights. Tours will not stay on the paths\, so please be ready for uneven terrain. \nMATURE CONTENT WARNING: Soul Strolls 2025 includes dramatic performances that touch on mature themes\, including descriptions of post-mortem mutilations and an infant death. \nInformation about Congressional Cemetery: www.congressionalcemetery.org. \nQuestions about Soul Strolls? Email staff@congressionalcemetery.org. \nTickets on Sale NOW! PURCHASE THEM HERE!\nThank you to our sponsors!
URL:https://congressionalcemetery.org/event/soul-strolls-grave-robbing-and-resurrection/2025-10-25/
LOCATION:Historic Congressional Cemetery\, 1801 E Street\, Southeast\, Washington\, DC\, 20003\, United States
CATEGORIES:No Dogs Allowed,Soul Strolls
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/webp:https://congressionalcemetery.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/08/Soul-Stroll_2024_Congressional-Cemetery_guide.webp
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251026T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251026T170000
DTSTAMP:20251015T173047Z
CREATED:20251015T173047Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251015T173047Z
UID:10001942-1761487200-1761498000@congressionalcemetery.org
SUMMARY:Fulcrum's Halloween Party
DESCRIPTION:You’re invited to Fulcrum’s Halloween Party 🎃 at Congressional Cemetery on SUNDAY\, October 26th\, from 2–5 PM!\nIt’s free and open to the public\, with a horse-drawn hayride\, food\, drinks\, and plenty of fun for all ages.\nDogs on Leash Welcome!\nRegister by October 17th to get a free Trick-or-Treat bag.\nRSVP HERE \n  \n 
URL:https://congressionalcemetery.org/event/fulcrums-halloween-party/
LOCATION:Historic Congressional Cemetery\, 1801 E Street\, Southeast\, Washington\, DC\, 20003\, United States
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=application/pdf:https://congressionalcemetery.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/10/Halloween-2025-Postcard.pdf
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251031T063000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251031T080000
DTSTAMP:20251030T160933Z
CREATED:20251030T160933Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251030T160933Z
UID:10002000-1761892200-1761897600@congressionalcemetery.org
SUMMARY:Halloween Workout with November Project DC
DESCRIPTION:Friday\, October 31 workout: Join us on Friday\, October 31 for our annual Halloween workout at Congressional Cemetery! You can expect a ~30min circuit based workout with a mix of cardio and bodyweight exercises — all levels welcome! It’s a black out workout so wear all black. Meet us at the E Street entrance (1801 E St SE) at 6:20am\, we’ll start the workout promptly at 6:30am. Stick around after and join us for coffee at a local spot nearby. \n  \nGeneral info about NPDC: At November Project DC\, we aim to break down barriers to fitness by making it accessible and creating a welcoming environment where positive energy and camaraderie set the tone for our early morning workouts. We welcome individuals of all fitness levels\, believing that everyone can find a place in our community. You’re encouraged to show up as you are\, participate in whatever way feels right for you\, and be ready to challenge yourself while cheering each other on.
URL:https://congressionalcemetery.org/event/halloween-workout-with-november-project-dc/
LOCATION:DC
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://congressionalcemetery.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/10/10.31.25.png
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251031T143000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251031T180000
DTSTAMP:20251024T195509Z
CREATED:20240917T142313Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251024T195509Z
UID:10001996-1761921000-1761933600@congressionalcemetery.org
SUMMARY:Closed to Dogs
DESCRIPTION: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: \nFunerals  |  Private & community events  |  Federal holidays
URL:https://congressionalcemetery.org/event/closed-to-dogs/2025-10-31/
LOCATION:Historic Congressional Cemetery\, 1801 E Street\, Southeast\, Washington\, DC\, 20003\, United States
CATEGORIES:No Dogs Allowed
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/webp:https://congressionalcemetery.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/08/backlit-dog.webp
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251031T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251031T213000
DTSTAMP:20251001T170223Z
CREATED:20250827T151303Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251001T170223Z
UID:10001890-1761933600-1761946200@congressionalcemetery.org
SUMMARY:Soul Strolls: Grave Robbing and Resurrection
DESCRIPTION:  \nSECOND WAVE TICKETS AVAILABLE OCTOBER 10th at 5:00 PM\nWashington\, D.C. is a city of light and shadow. Beneath the shining edifices of marble that dot the landscape lies the story of dark deeds from decades past. Grave robbing\, body snatching\, and resurrection plagued the nation’s capital over a hundred years ago. The dead were not safe—and the living were complicit. \nThis macabre drama played out in the burial grounds of America: an unsettling collision of scientific inquiry\, unsuspecting victims\, and blasphemous desecration. \nThis fall\, we invite you to experience another dark chapter of our common history—a chilling glimpse into D.C.’s past. Discover the stories of our interred residents\, victims and perpetrators alike\, brought to life by our talented actors. Encounter them and uncover their long-buried secrets. Reckon with their legacies and learn about the American past. Join us for Soul Strolls 2025: Grave Robbing and Resurrection. \nOur annual twilight tours explore the stories of individuals buried here through a guided lantern lit tour of the grounds with costumed interpreters. Experience the history of this hallowed ground exactly the way it should be experienced in October – in twilight and darkness\, immersed in vignettes of the lives of our interred residents. \nDetails: \nSoul Strolls take place over 6 nights\, October 17-18\, October 24-25\, and October 31-November 1. Hour-long tours depart every 15 minutes between 6:00 and 9:30 pm on Fridays (Oct 17\, Oct 24\, Oct 31) and between 5:00 PM- 9:30 PM on Saturdays (Oct 18\, Oct 25\, Nov 1). Gates open a half hour prior to the first tour start time. We recommend arriving at least 20 minutes prior to your tour start time. Tours depart from the chapel\, also known as the “Tavern of Lost Souls” during the event. Come and enjoy live music\, thematic cocktails\, and the ambiance of an evening in the cemetery. Costumes are encouraged and welcomed from attendees! \nVIP Tours: \nWe offer exclusive VIP tours as a part of Soul Strolls! On Fridays\, the 7:00 PM and 8:00 PM are exclusively VIP. On Saturdays\, the 6:00 PM\, 7:00 PM\, and 8:00 PM tours are VIP. A VIP Tour Ticket includes: \n\n\nA smaller\, more private tour group.\n\n\nA free drink ticket.\n\n\nA Soul Strolls swag bag.\n\n\nA secret and exclusive tour stop\, champagne included\, experience to learn about the curious fate of the skull of William Wirt.\n\n\nEverything included in a standard ticket.\n\n\nFamily Friendly Tour Times and Child Tickets: \nWant to bring children to Soul Strolls but are looking for a more family friendly tour? We have you covered. The 5:00 PM tour times on Saturday (Oct 18\, Oct 25\, Nov 1) will be curated to be more family friendly. Mature themes and topics will be dialed back with younger audiences in mind. Consider these tour times rated “PG.” \nChild tickets are available for all non-VIP tour times. Tickets for ages 5 to 12 are $15.00. Ages 0-4 attend for free! \nASL Inclusive Tour Times: \nWant to participate in Soul Strolls but need ASL interpretation? We have you covered too! The 5:30 PM tour times on Saturday (Oct 18\, Oct 25\, Nov 1) will include a complimentary ASL interpreter. They will accompany the tour to make sure everything being said by our actors is translated into ASL! \nOther: \nPlease Note: The Cemetery is unable to offer refunds or tour time changes\, so please keep this in mind when purchasing tickets. Tickets are non-transferable. \nThis event is rain or shine. Any rain cancelation will be due to dangerous or severe weather or an emergency. There are no rain dates for the event. \nComfortable shoes are encouraged\, as are flashlights. Tours will not stay on the paths\, so please be ready for uneven terrain. \nMATURE CONTENT WARNING: Soul Strolls 2025 includes dramatic performances that touch on mature themes\, including descriptions of post-mortem mutilations and an infant death. \nInformation about Congressional Cemetery: www.congressionalcemetery.org. \nQuestions about Soul Strolls? Email staff@congressionalcemetery.org. \nTickets on Sale NOW! PURCHASE THEM HERE!\nThank you to our sponsors!
URL:https://congressionalcemetery.org/event/soul-strolls-grave-robbing-and-resurrection/2025-10-31/
LOCATION:Historic Congressional Cemetery\, 1801 E Street\, Southeast\, Washington\, DC\, 20003\, United States
CATEGORIES:No Dogs Allowed,Soul Strolls
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/webp:https://congressionalcemetery.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/08/Soul-Stroll_2024_Congressional-Cemetery_guide.webp
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251101T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251101T120000
DTSTAMP:20250914T144942Z
CREATED:20250914T141706Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250914T144942Z
UID:10001931-1761994800-1761998400@congressionalcemetery.org
SUMMARY:Explorers\, Pioneers\, and Mountain Men Tour
DESCRIPTION:Purchase your tickets here!\nA romanticized cover illustration for a biography of Thomas “Broken Hand” Fitzpatrick. Pen and ink\, by Joe Neil Beeler. \nHistoric Congressional Cemetery is the final resting place for some of the most influential – and colorful – Western explorers in U.S. history. Join intrepid docent Jeff Trinca as he navigates the graves of interred residents like the famous mountain man and guide\, Thomas “Broken Hand” Fitzpatrick; of map makers and explorers George Preuss and Joseph Nicollet\, who drew the road maps of the West used by everyday people; and of explorer and peace commissioner Alfred B. Meacham\, who survived a scalping. They and several others dot the trail of this special topic tour\, which is being offered for the first time. \nTickets are only $10 and all proceeds go to benefitting our non-profit mission of historical preservation and education. Please come prepared with comfortable clothing and shoes\, as the tours often stray from the main paths. \nThe event is rain or shine and you may meet the docent near our front gate. \nPurchase your tickets here!
URL:https://congressionalcemetery.org/event/explorers-2025/
LOCATION:DC
CATEGORIES:No Dogs Allowed,Tour
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251101T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251101T150000
DTSTAMP:20251024T195509Z
CREATED:20240917T142313Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251024T195509Z
UID:10001363-1761994800-1762009200@congressionalcemetery.org
SUMMARY:Closed to Dogs
DESCRIPTION: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: \nFunerals  |  Private & community events  |  Federal holidays
URL:https://congressionalcemetery.org/event/closed-to-dogs/2025-11-01/
LOCATION:Historic Congressional Cemetery\, 1801 E Street\, Southeast\, Washington\, DC\, 20003\, United States
CATEGORIES:No Dogs Allowed
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/webp:https://congressionalcemetery.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/08/backlit-dog.webp
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251101T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251101T170000
DTSTAMP:20251101T192447Z
CREATED:20251101T192447Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251101T192447Z
UID:10002001-1761994800-1762016400@congressionalcemetery.org
SUMMARY:Soul Strolls Prep
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://congressionalcemetery.org/event/soul-strolls-prep/
LOCATION:DC
CATEGORIES:No Dogs Allowed
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251101T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251101T213000
DTSTAMP:20251001T170223Z
CREATED:20250827T151303Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251001T170223Z
UID:10001891-1762016400-1762032600@congressionalcemetery.org
SUMMARY:Soul Strolls: Grave Robbing and Resurrection
DESCRIPTION:  \nSECOND WAVE TICKETS AVAILABLE OCTOBER 10th at 5:00 PM\nWashington\, D.C. is a city of light and shadow. Beneath the shining edifices of marble that dot the landscape lies the story of dark deeds from decades past. Grave robbing\, body snatching\, and resurrection plagued the nation’s capital over a hundred years ago. The dead were not safe—and the living were complicit. \nThis macabre drama played out in the burial grounds of America: an unsettling collision of scientific inquiry\, unsuspecting victims\, and blasphemous desecration. \nThis fall\, we invite you to experience another dark chapter of our common history—a chilling glimpse into D.C.’s past. Discover the stories of our interred residents\, victims and perpetrators alike\, brought to life by our talented actors. Encounter them and uncover their long-buried secrets. Reckon with their legacies and learn about the American past. Join us for Soul Strolls 2025: Grave Robbing and Resurrection. \nOur annual twilight tours explore the stories of individuals buried here through a guided lantern lit tour of the grounds with costumed interpreters. Experience the history of this hallowed ground exactly the way it should be experienced in October – in twilight and darkness\, immersed in vignettes of the lives of our interred residents. \nDetails: \nSoul Strolls take place over 6 nights\, October 17-18\, October 24-25\, and October 31-November 1. Hour-long tours depart every 15 minutes between 6:00 and 9:30 pm on Fridays (Oct 17\, Oct 24\, Oct 31) and between 5:00 PM- 9:30 PM on Saturdays (Oct 18\, Oct 25\, Nov 1). Gates open a half hour prior to the first tour start time. We recommend arriving at least 20 minutes prior to your tour start time. Tours depart from the chapel\, also known as the “Tavern of Lost Souls” during the event. Come and enjoy live music\, thematic cocktails\, and the ambiance of an evening in the cemetery. Costumes are encouraged and welcomed from attendees! \nVIP Tours: \nWe offer exclusive VIP tours as a part of Soul Strolls! On Fridays\, the 7:00 PM and 8:00 PM are exclusively VIP. On Saturdays\, the 6:00 PM\, 7:00 PM\, and 8:00 PM tours are VIP. A VIP Tour Ticket includes: \n\n\nA smaller\, more private tour group.\n\n\nA free drink ticket.\n\n\nA Soul Strolls swag bag.\n\n\nA secret and exclusive tour stop\, champagne included\, experience to learn about the curious fate of the skull of William Wirt.\n\n\nEverything included in a standard ticket.\n\n\nFamily Friendly Tour Times and Child Tickets: \nWant to bring children to Soul Strolls but are looking for a more family friendly tour? We have you covered. The 5:00 PM tour times on Saturday (Oct 18\, Oct 25\, Nov 1) will be curated to be more family friendly. Mature themes and topics will be dialed back with younger audiences in mind. Consider these tour times rated “PG.” \nChild tickets are available for all non-VIP tour times. Tickets for ages 5 to 12 are $15.00. Ages 0-4 attend for free! \nASL Inclusive Tour Times: \nWant to participate in Soul Strolls but need ASL interpretation? We have you covered too! The 5:30 PM tour times on Saturday (Oct 18\, Oct 25\, Nov 1) will include a complimentary ASL interpreter. They will accompany the tour to make sure everything being said by our actors is translated into ASL! \nOther: \nPlease Note: The Cemetery is unable to offer refunds or tour time changes\, so please keep this in mind when purchasing tickets. Tickets are non-transferable. \nThis event is rain or shine. Any rain cancelation will be due to dangerous or severe weather or an emergency. There are no rain dates for the event. \nComfortable shoes are encouraged\, as are flashlights. Tours will not stay on the paths\, so please be ready for uneven terrain. \nMATURE CONTENT WARNING: Soul Strolls 2025 includes dramatic performances that touch on mature themes\, including descriptions of post-mortem mutilations and an infant death. \nInformation about Congressional Cemetery: www.congressionalcemetery.org. \nQuestions about Soul Strolls? Email staff@congressionalcemetery.org. \nTickets on Sale NOW! PURCHASE THEM HERE!\nThank you to our sponsors!
URL:https://congressionalcemetery.org/event/soul-strolls-grave-robbing-and-resurrection/2025-11-01/
LOCATION:Historic Congressional Cemetery\, 1801 E Street\, Southeast\, Washington\, DC\, 20003\, United States
CATEGORIES:No Dogs Allowed,Soul Strolls
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/webp:https://congressionalcemetery.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/08/Soul-Stroll_2024_Congressional-Cemetery_guide.webp
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