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

  • Death Cafe

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

    As an active burial ground, Historic Congressional Cemetery is well acquainted with death. But just what is a Death Cafe? Death Cafe is a global movement facilitating thoughts and discussion [...]

  • Boneyard Bootcamp

    Boneyard Bootcamp

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

    Boneyard Bootcamp Saturday at 1pm - September 23rd through October 28th, 2023. FREE! Stay ahead of the grim reaper ! Come ready to sweat and leave in spooktacular good shape [...]

  • Dead Man’s Run 2023

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

    Dead Man’s Run is Congressional Cemetery’s annual 5k race. And in 2023, it's back and spookier than ever! Please join us Saturday, October 14 at 5:30 PM for the region's [...]

  • Soul Strolls: Tragic Lives & Demise

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

    Washington, DC, like any American setting, is no stranger to tragedy. It textured the lives of the millions of people who have called the region home. Their stories reflect our [...]

  • Boneyard Bootcamp

    Boneyard Bootcamp

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

    Boneyard Bootcamp Saturday at 1pm - September 23rd through October 28th, 2023. FREE! Stay ahead of the grim reaper ! Come ready to sweat and leave in spooktacular good shape [...]

  • Soul Strolls: Tragic Lives & Demise

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

    Washington, DC, like any American setting, is no stranger to tragedy. It textured the lives of the millions of people who have called the region home. Their stories reflect our [...]

  • Sunday Stroll Guided Tour

    Join us for a guided tour of Congressional Cemetery! Over 65,000 people are interred at Congressional Cemetery, ranging from 1807 all the way until the present day. Their story is [...]

    $5
  • Belva Lockwood Signage Dedication

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

    Belva Lockwood is one of the most notable individuals interred at Congressional Cemetery. A lawyer, activist, and women's rights pioneer, she authored a sterling legal career, blazing a trail for [...]

  • VCDC’s October Gathering

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

    DCVC October Gathering at the Congressional Cemetery DCVC is thrilled to return to Congressional Cemetery for our October gathering! VC is a nonprofit collective of leading documentary filmmakers and video journalists from [...]

    $10
  • November Project DC Workout

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

    Join November Project DC for a morning running and bodyweight workout starting at the Congressional Cemetery Chapel at 6:30AM. Whether you are looking to meet new people or get a [...]

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