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

  • Jewish Americans Guided Docent Tour

    Washington, DC has always been a place of diversity. Ever since the city's founding in 1790, thousands of different people have lived, worked, and died alongside each other. And while [...]

    $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 [...]

  • Dead Man’s Run 2024

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

    Start Time: The 5K begins at 5:30 pm. Registration and packet pickup opens at 4:00 PM. Cost: $35 for the race Not only is this a fun race, but it comes [...]

  • Halloween Pet Portraits

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

    It's back! In partnership with Just Walk, join us for a Halloween pet portrait in your pup's favorite place! Options for portraits include either dog or family style. Plan to [...]

  • Soul Strolls: Scandal & Slander

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

    Few American cities embody scandal quite like Washington, D.C. As the heart of political power and prestige throughout U.S. history, Washington has been the stage for some of the nation's [...]

  • Pride LGBTQ+ Tour

    Pride LGBTQ+ Tour

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

    Join docent Jeffrey Rollins for an LGBTQ+ tour of Historic Congressional Cemetery. HCC is one of the only known cemeteries in the world with a dedicated LGBTQ+ section. Find out who is [...]

  • 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 [...]

  • Soul Strolls: Scandal & Slander

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

    Few American cities embody scandal quite like Washington, D.C. As the heart of political power and prestige throughout U.S. history, Washington has been the stage for some of the nation's [...]

  • Soul Strolls: Scandal & Slander

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

    Few American cities embody scandal quite like Washington, D.C. As the heart of political power and prestige throughout U.S. history, Washington has been the stage for some of the nation's [...]

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