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 [...]

Event Series 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 [...]

Event Series 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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