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

Notes from the Crypt Concert

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

Join us for classical music in the chapel on Saturday, May 10th! Admission is free and seating is first come, first served. Doors open at 11:30 am. All are welcome.

Free

Tombs and Tomes Book Club May (In Person)

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

A tree that sheds poison daggers; a glistening red seed that stops the heart; a shrub that causes paralysis; a vine that strangles; and a leaf that triggered a war. [...]

Tombs and Tomes Book Club May (Virtual)

Zoom DC, United States

A tree that sheds poison daggers; a glistening red seed that stops the heart; a shrub that causes paralysis; a vine that strangles; and a leaf that triggered a war. [...]

Hero Dog Memorial 5K

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

Registration Deadlines as follows: March 1 - Priority Registration Deadline ($30 price ends) March 30th - Early Bird Registration Deadline ($35 price ends) April 25th - Regular Registration with T-Shirt [...]

Event Series 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 [...]

Cinematery: Jaws

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

Cinematery is back at Historic Congressional Cemetery, bringing classic monster related films to romp through the grounds with Mausoleums and Monsters! Kick off summer on Friday, May 23rd with the [...]

$10
Event Series 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 [...]

An Evening with the Residents: A Comedy Show

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

An Evening with the Residents: A Comedy Show at the Congressional Cemetery The Congressional Cemetery is pleased to host an uproariously funny comedy show in our on-site chapel. An Evening [...]

$20
Event Series Pride LGBTQ+ Tour

Pride LGBTQ+ Tour

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

History comes alive at Congressional Cemetery. HCC is one of the only known cemeteries in the world with a dedicated LGBTQ+ section. To explore LGBTQ+ history and gay legacy in [...]

$10
Go to Top