BEGIN:VCALENDAR
VERSION:2.0
PRODID:-//Congressional Cemetery - ECPv6.17.2//NONSGML v1.0//EN
CALSCALE:GREGORIAN
METHOD:PUBLISH
X-ORIGINAL-URL:https://congressionalcemetery.org
X-WR-CALDESC:Events for Congressional Cemetery
REFRESH-INTERVAL;VALUE=DURATION:PT1H
X-Robots-Tag:noindex
X-PUBLISHED-TTL:PT1H
BEGIN:VTIMEZONE
TZID:America/New_York
BEGIN:DAYLIGHT
TZOFFSETFROM:-0500
TZOFFSETTO:-0400
TZNAME:EDT
DTSTART:20240310T070000
END:DAYLIGHT
BEGIN:STANDARD
TZOFFSETFROM:-0400
TZOFFSETTO:-0500
TZNAME:EST
DTSTART:20241103T060000
END:STANDARD
BEGIN:DAYLIGHT
TZOFFSETFROM:-0500
TZOFFSETTO:-0400
TZNAME:EDT
DTSTART:20250309T070000
END:DAYLIGHT
BEGIN:STANDARD
TZOFFSETFROM:-0400
TZOFFSETTO:-0500
TZNAME:EST
DTSTART:20251102T060000
END:STANDARD
BEGIN:DAYLIGHT
TZOFFSETFROM:-0500
TZOFFSETTO:-0400
TZNAME:EDT
DTSTART:20260308T070000
END:DAYLIGHT
BEGIN:STANDARD
TZOFFSETFROM:-0400
TZOFFSETTO:-0500
TZNAME:EST
DTSTART:20261101T060000
END:STANDARD
END:VTIMEZONE
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250524T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250524T150000
DTSTAMP:20251024T195509Z
CREATED:20240917T142313Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251024T195509Z
UID:10001340-1748084400-1748098800@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/2025-05-24/
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
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250524T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250524T210000
DTSTAMP:20250506T185017Z
CREATED:20250221T201601Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250506T185017Z
UID:10001712-1748115000-1748120400@congressionalcemetery.org
SUMMARY:An Evening with the Residents: A Comedy Show
DESCRIPTION:An Evening with the Residents: A Comedy Show at the Congressional Cemetery \nThe Congressional Cemetery is pleased to host an uproariously funny comedy show in our on-site chapel. An Evening with the Residents\, so named to recognize the affectionate nickname for the permanent “residents” of the Congressional Cemetery\, will feature some of DC’s top comedians bringing their best thematic material to the stage. Get your tickets today—this is a rare opportunity to spend an evening of live entertainment in one of DC’s historic\, revered landmarks. \n \n  \nKeith Correy is a Washington\, D.C.-based comedian of 19 years. He travels the country\, hitting stages with a weird observant sense of humor and sincere stories of life and self-deprecation.  \n  \n  \n  \n  \n  \n  \n \n  \nDom Grayer is a stand up comedian from the DMV area. His laid back and honest comedic style has quickly made him a DC favorite. He has opened for comedians such as Sam Jay\, Ian Lara\, Megan Gailey\, Julio Diaz\, Aminah Imani\, and Shane Gillis. He has performed at popular venues such as the DC Improv\, The Anthem Music Hall\, and the Kennedy Center! Instagram: @Domgrayer\n  \n  \nBeer\, wine\, and soft drinks available for sale. \nDoors & Bar Open at 7:00 PM in the HCC Chapel. \nGet your Tickets below!
URL:https://congressionalcemetery.org/event/an-evening-with-the-residents-a-comedy-show-2/
LOCATION:Historic Congressional Cemetery Chapel\, 1801 E Street\, Southeast\, Washington\, DC\, 20003\, United States
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://congressionalcemetery.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/02/AN-EVENING-WITH-THE-RESIDENTS.jpg
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250525T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250525T130000
DTSTAMP:20250506T210015Z
CREATED:20250506T210015Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250506T210015Z
UID:10001809-1748174400-1748178000@congressionalcemetery.org
SUMMARY:Notes from the Crypt Concert
DESCRIPTION:Join us for classical music in the chapel on Sunday\, May 25th! \nAdmission is free and seating is first come\, first served. Doors open at 11:30 am. All are welcome.
URL:https://congressionalcemetery.org/event/notes-from-the-crypt-concert-4/
LOCATION:Historic Congressional Cemetery Chapel\, 1801 E Street\, Southeast\, Washington\, DC\, 20003\, United States
CATEGORIES:Concert
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://congressionalcemetery.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/03/DSC08233.jpg
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250528T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250528T170000
DTSTAMP:20250425T133203Z
CREATED:20250325T152844Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250425T133203Z
UID:10001768-1748448000-1748451600@congressionalcemetery.org
SUMMARY:Pride LGBTQ+ Tour
DESCRIPTION: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 the nation’s capital\, we hope that you will join us for a very special WorldPride 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. \nPlease come prepared with comfortable clothing and shoes\, as the tours often stray from the main paths. Meet by the gatehouse at the cemetery entrance. \nReservations are required. You do not have to bring the ticket with you. Comfortable attire is recommended. The tour is rain or shine. \nReserve your ticket by clicking here!\n  \n 
URL:https://congressionalcemetery.org/event/lgbtq-tours-2025/2025-05-28/
LOCATION:Historic Congressional Cemetery\, 1801 E Street\, Southeast\, Washington\, DC\, 20003\, United States
CATEGORIES:LGBTQ+,Tour
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://congressionalcemetery.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/03/DSC00140SM.jpg
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250531T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250531T120000
DTSTAMP:20250625T180152Z
CREATED:20240731T190725Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250625T180152Z
UID:10001775-1748685600-1748692800@congressionalcemetery.org
SUMMARY:Mausoleums and Manuscripts: A Congressional Writer's Group
DESCRIPTION:Is your motivation to write giving up the ghost? Have you lost your plot\, or maybe you need to find one on the grounds? Are the muses as silent as the grave for you? \nHere at HCC\, we have a solution! Join our Writing Group: Mausoleums and Manuscripts! \nIn our pursuit to support the arts\, we’ve decided to invite the artists to us by creating a community of authors. Every other Saturday\, barring major event programming\, we will have M&M Writing Group meet in the gatehouse at 10 AM for two hours of support\, accountability\, and dedictated time to hone your writing craft. Snacks\, tea\, and coffee will be available\, and writing prompts and exercises will be provided! \nTo make sure we have enough room and resources\, each week will be limited to 15 people\, so sign up fast if you’re interested! And if you want to support the cemetery and its mission\, please consider making a donation. \nLocation: Historic Congressional Cemetery Gatehouse\nTime: 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM every other Saturday \nAgenda:\n10:00-10:20: Socializing and Settling in\n10:20-10:30: Introduction to Today’s Exercises/Prompts\n10:30-11:30: Write!\n11:30-12:00: Sharing/Reflecting/Group Discussion \nPlease bring your own preferred method of writing. Writers of all levels and genres welcome!
URL:https://congressionalcemetery.org/event/mausoleums-and-manuscripts-a-congressional-writers-group-2/2025-05-31/
LOCATION:Historic Congressional Cemetery Gatehouse\, 1801 E Street\, Southeast\, Washington\, DC\, 20003\, United States
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://congressionalcemetery.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/09/DSC00324.jpg
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250531T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250531T150000
DTSTAMP:20251024T195509Z
CREATED:20240917T142313Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251024T195509Z
UID:10001341-1748689200-1748703600@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/2025-05-31/
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
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250601T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250601T113000
DTSTAMP:20250408T160258Z
CREATED:20250326T131154Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250408T160258Z
UID:10001769-1748768400-1748777400@congressionalcemetery.org
SUMMARY:Pride Run 5k
DESCRIPTION:  \n 
URL:https://congressionalcemetery.org/event/pride-run-5k-3/
CATEGORIES:5K Races,LGBTQ+
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250602T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250602T170000
DTSTAMP:20250425T133203Z
CREATED:20250325T152844Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250425T133203Z
UID:10001764-1748880000-1748883600@congressionalcemetery.org
SUMMARY:Pride LGBTQ+ Tour
DESCRIPTION: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 the nation’s capital\, we hope that you will join us for a very special WorldPride 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. \nPlease come prepared with comfortable clothing and shoes\, as the tours often stray from the main paths. Meet by the gatehouse at the cemetery entrance. \nReservations are required. You do not have to bring the ticket with you. Comfortable attire is recommended. The tour is rain or shine. \nReserve your ticket by clicking here!\n  \n 
URL:https://congressionalcemetery.org/event/lgbtq-tours-2025/2025-06-02/
LOCATION:Historic Congressional Cemetery\, 1801 E Street\, Southeast\, Washington\, DC\, 20003\, United States
CATEGORIES:LGBTQ+,Tour
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://congressionalcemetery.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/03/DSC00140SM.jpg
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250605T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250605T193000
DTSTAMP:20250222T113210Z
CREATED:20250222T113210Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250222T113210Z
UID:10001616-1749146400-1749151800@congressionalcemetery.org
SUMMARY:Death Cafe at Congressional Cemetery
DESCRIPTION:We welcome you to join us at one of our monthly Death Cafes at Historic Congressional Cemetery. \nAs an active burial ground\, Historic Congressional Cemetery is well acquainted with death\, but just what is a Death Cafe? \nDeath Cafe is a global movement to encourage discussion about the often-taboo subject of death. These are intimate informal gatherings where we discuss death while eating cake and drinking tea to remind us of comfort and sweetness even in difficult times. There is no agenda other than providing a space for an open-ended conversation. \nPlease join us to explore these topics in the spirit of curiosity and wonder. Please keep in mind these gatherings are not meant to offer or replace grief counseling. In the interest of privacy and being present\, we ask that these conversations remain in the room and there be no recording\, note-taking\, or personal details shared afterward. \nFollow this link for more about Death Cafe history and concept. \nAt Congressional Cemetery\, our Death Cafes are facilitated by a rotating slate of volunteers in the region\, each bringing their own unique energy and way to make space for the conversation. Our Death Doula in Residence\, Laura Lyster-Mensh\, represents the cemetery  for these evenings. \nCongressional Cemetery offers these unique conversations free of charge\, and offers tea and sweets in the tradition of death cafes around the world. We do ask that you consider bringing a food or beverage item to share\, or a suggested $5 donation\, to help cover event costs. \nDue to space limitations and to allow us to offer an intimate conversation\, please reserve a chair for the dates you will be joining us. To be on the waitlist for any unavailable dates\, use the form or please email Laura at deathdoula@congressionalcemetery.org \nRESERVE A SEAT AT AN UPCOMING DEATH CAFE HERE\n2025 Facilitators: \n2/6/25   Lisa Malear \n3/6/25   Laura Lyster-Mensh \n4/3/25   Dixie Marroquin \n5/1/25   Caitlin Cronin \n6/5/25   Patricia Dubroof \n7/3/25   Diane Ullius \n8/7/25  Veronica Mosqueda \n9/4/25   AJ Orlikoff \n10/2/25   Kurt Deion \n11/6/25   Sam Stebbins \n12/4/25   Sarah Miller
URL:https://congressionalcemetery.org/event/death-cafe-at-congressional-cemetery-3-2/2025-06-05/
LOCATION:Historic Congressional Cemetery Chapel\, 1801 E Street\, Southeast\, Washington\, DC\, 20003\, United States
CATEGORIES:Death Awareness,Death Cafe
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://congressionalcemetery.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/09/Death-Cafe-Tea-scaled.jpg
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250606T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250606T143000
DTSTAMP:20250529T185918Z
CREATED:20250529T185918Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250529T185918Z
UID:10001812-1749211200-1749220200@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-8/
CATEGORIES:Funeral,No Dogs Allowed
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/webp:https://congressionalcemetery.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/09/Gen-Henderson-Marine-Corps-BDay.webp
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250606T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250606T213000
DTSTAMP:20250514T193123Z
CREATED:20250514T151424Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250514T193123Z
UID:10001810-1749236400-1749245400@congressionalcemetery.org
SUMMARY:Biodiversity Walk with Fireflies
DESCRIPTION:Join Biologist Edward M. Barrows and Congressional Cemetery Staff for a unique biodiversity walk through the cemetery!\nWith firefly flight being predicted to be in the beginning of June\, Historic Congressional Cemetery is an ideal place to see them amongst the trees and gravestones. Guided by Dr. Barrows\, we will be searching for\, spotting\, and identifying native species of fireflies as well as other insects of all sorts that call HCC home. \nFor those interested\, we will have a brief tutorial on the phone app ‘iNaturalist’\, and how it can be used to identify and document different species of animals (including insects)\, fungi\, and plants as well as documenting their sightings for the greater community. \nThis walk will take place June 6th starting at 7:00 PM\, with a rain date of June 14th!  \nCome prepared with clothing and shoes appropriate for an outdoor walk. Be warned that the ground off of paths is uneven\, and conditions will be dark\, please bring a flashlight if you have one. We will meet at the front gate of the Cemetery at 1801 E St SE.  \nFireflies are creatures of their own! We cannot guarantee firefly populations on June 6th.  \nRSVP HERE — LIMITED SPOTS (20)\nAbout Our Guide: Dr. Edward M. Barrows\n \nEdward M. Barrows (Edd) [Pictured right\, photoshopped into a 1950’s Jaguar with founder of the American Red Cross\, Clara Barton.] was born in the Motor City. He graduated from\nCenter Line High School in the Detroit Metropolitan Area. Then\, he attended\nthe University of Michigan as a Botany-Zoology co-major with some art and\nconservation training. He remained in the Midwest and attended the\nUniversity of Kansas where he performed research on native Bees and the\nnonnative Western Honey Bee and earned a Ph.D. in Entomology. From\n1975–2023\, he was an administrator\, researcher\, and professor at Georgetown\nUniversity. After he retired\, he took photography classes at Photoworks in\nGlen Echo Park\, Maryland. Edd is currently working on two e-books — The\nCongressional Cemetery Ecosystem and The Big Dipper Firefly. \n  \n 
URL:https://congressionalcemetery.org/event/firefly-ecology-walk/
LOCATION:Historic Congressional Cemetery\, 1801 E Street\, Southeast\, Washington\, DC\, 20003\, United States
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://congressionalcemetery.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/05/Screenshot-2025-05-08-104841.png
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250607T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250607T120000
DTSTAMP:20250425T133203Z
CREATED:20250325T152844Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250425T133203Z
UID:10001767-1749294000-1749297600@congressionalcemetery.org
SUMMARY:Pride LGBTQ+ Tour
DESCRIPTION: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 the nation’s capital\, we hope that you will join us for a very special WorldPride 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. \nPlease come prepared with comfortable clothing and shoes\, as the tours often stray from the main paths. Meet by the gatehouse at the cemetery entrance. \nReservations are required. You do not have to bring the ticket with you. Comfortable attire is recommended. The tour is rain or shine. \nReserve your ticket by clicking here!\n  \n 
URL:https://congressionalcemetery.org/event/lgbtq-tours-2025/2025-06-07/
LOCATION:Historic Congressional Cemetery\, 1801 E Street\, Southeast\, Washington\, DC\, 20003\, United States
CATEGORIES:LGBTQ+,Tour
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://congressionalcemetery.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/03/DSC00140SM.jpg
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250607T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250607T150000
DTSTAMP:20251024T195509Z
CREATED:20240917T142313Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251024T195509Z
UID:10001342-1749294000-1749308400@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/2025-06-07/
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
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250612T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250612T160000
DTSTAMP:20250606T210238Z
CREATED:20250606T210238Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250606T210238Z
UID:10001816-1749733200-1749744000@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-9/
CATEGORIES:Funeral,No Dogs Allowed
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/webp:https://congressionalcemetery.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/09/Gen-Henderson-Marine-Corps-BDay.webp
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250614T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250614T120000
DTSTAMP:20250625T180152Z
CREATED:20240731T190725Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250625T180152Z
UID:10001776-1749895200-1749902400@congressionalcemetery.org
SUMMARY:Mausoleums and Manuscripts: A Congressional Writer's Group
DESCRIPTION:Is your motivation to write giving up the ghost? Have you lost your plot\, or maybe you need to find one on the grounds? Are the muses as silent as the grave for you? \nHere at HCC\, we have a solution! Join our Writing Group: Mausoleums and Manuscripts! \nIn our pursuit to support the arts\, we’ve decided to invite the artists to us by creating a community of authors. Every other Saturday\, barring major event programming\, we will have M&M Writing Group meet in the gatehouse at 10 AM for two hours of support\, accountability\, and dedictated time to hone your writing craft. Snacks\, tea\, and coffee will be available\, and writing prompts and exercises will be provided! \nTo make sure we have enough room and resources\, each week will be limited to 15 people\, so sign up fast if you’re interested! And if you want to support the cemetery and its mission\, please consider making a donation. \nLocation: Historic Congressional Cemetery Gatehouse\nTime: 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM every other Saturday \nAgenda:\n10:00-10:20: Socializing and Settling in\n10:20-10:30: Introduction to Today’s Exercises/Prompts\n10:30-11:30: Write!\n11:30-12:00: Sharing/Reflecting/Group Discussion \nPlease bring your own preferred method of writing. Writers of all levels and genres welcome!
URL:https://congressionalcemetery.org/event/mausoleums-and-manuscripts-a-congressional-writers-group-2/2025-06-14/
LOCATION:Historic Congressional Cemetery Gatehouse\, 1801 E Street\, Southeast\, Washington\, DC\, 20003\, United States
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://congressionalcemetery.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/09/DSC00324.jpg
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250614T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250614T123000
DTSTAMP:20250723T210025Z
CREATED:20250312T184654Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250723T210025Z
UID:10001803-1749898800-1749904200@congressionalcemetery.org
SUMMARY:Only at Congressional 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. \n \nPlease come prepared with comfortable and weather appropriate clothing and shoes\, as the tours often stray from the main paths. \nThe Cemetery is closed to dogs on Saturdays from 11am – 3pm. \nReservations are required and a tour reservation is a $5 donation. \nSaturday tours begin at 11 am\, 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!\n  \n 
URL:https://congressionalcemetery.org/event/only-at-congressional-guided-introductory-tour-2/2025-06-14/
LOCATION:Historic Congressional Cemetery\, 1801 E Street\, Southeast\, Washington\, DC\, 20003\, United States
CATEGORIES:No Dogs Allowed,Tour
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://congressionalcemetery.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/09/Kurt-new-tour-image.png
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250614T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250614T150000
DTSTAMP:20251024T195509Z
CREATED:20240917T142313Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251024T195509Z
UID:10001343-1749898800-1749913200@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/2025-06-14/
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
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250616T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250616T193000
DTSTAMP:20250616T134219Z
CREATED:20250422T191438Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250616T134219Z
UID:10001798-1750096800-1750102200@congressionalcemetery.org
SUMMARY:Estate Planning 101
DESCRIPTION:Historic Congressional Cemetery is a safe space to talk about death. And to plan for it.\nPlease join us on June 16th to discover what you can do today to effectively incorporate philanthropy into your end-of-life plans. With some basic preparation\, you can honor your family and the nonprofit organizations closest to your heart by naming them as a beneficiary in your will\, retirement plan\, life insurance plan\, and/or revocable trust. \nTo help demystify the estate planning process\, local experts Maya Weil (Charitable Gift Planning Specialist) and David Jonathan Taylor (Estate Planning Attorney) will join the HCC community and break it all down into manageable tasks. In layperson’s terms\, they’ll discuss how you can use legacy and gift planning to protect your family and what you value most. \nCome prepared with your life and death questions!\nHow can a planned gift benefit me personally\, as well as supporting the organizations I care most about?If I name a beloved organization as beneficiary\, do I have to leave my kids/spouse out? (Hint: No!) \nCan I include HCC in a Qualified Charitable Distribution? What about life insurance plans? (Hint: Yes and Yes!) \nEstate Planning 101\nJune 16\, 2025 @ 6pm\nHistoric Congressional Cemetery Chapel\nLivestream will be available\nEVENT ZOOM LINK HERE\nRSVP HERE
URL:https://congressionalcemetery.org/event/estate-planning-101/
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://congressionalcemetery.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/04/DSC00153-scaled.jpg
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250618T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250618T123000
DTSTAMP:20250609T202023Z
CREATED:20250609T202023Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250609T202023Z
UID:10001823-1750240800-1750249800@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-10/
CATEGORIES:Funeral,No Dogs Allowed
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/webp:https://congressionalcemetery.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/09/Gen-Henderson-Marine-Corps-BDay.webp
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250619T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250619T210000
DTSTAMP:20250604T153433Z
CREATED:20250604T144510Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250604T153433Z
UID:10001815-1750359600-1750366800@congressionalcemetery.org
SUMMARY:Skeleton Key Trivia
DESCRIPTION:What is the largest cemetery in the United States? Who’s buried in Grant’s Tomb? Dig up some of your boneyard buddies and put on your thinking caps — Historic Congressional Cemetery and Fulcrum Residential are teaming up for Skeleton Key Trivia! \n  \nLed by our friends at Duffy’s and Fulcrum\, the evening will include eight rounds of trivia — including some questions relating to Washington\, D.C. and to Congressional Cemetery. Teams may have no more than six members. \n  \nLocation: Duffy’s Cap Hill East\, 1901 C Street SE\, Suite B\nDate: Thursday\, June 19th\, 2025\, from 7 p.m. to 9 p.m. \n  \nPre-registration is not required but is encouraged\, and there is no registration fee\, but participants are encouraged to purchase food and drink from our friends at Duffy’s. \n\n\nBUY TICKETS NOW \nSell tickets online with Ticketleap
URL:https://congressionalcemetery.org/event/skeleton-key-trivia-2/
LOCATION:Duffy’s Cap Hill East\, 1901 C Street SE Suite B\, Washington\, DC\, 20003\, United States
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://congressionalcemetery.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/JuneSkeletonKey.png
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250620T133000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250620T160000
DTSTAMP:20250516T212626Z
CREATED:20250505T164150Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250516T212626Z
UID:10001806-1750426200-1750435200@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-7/
CATEGORIES:Funeral,No Dogs Allowed
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/webp:https://congressionalcemetery.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/09/Gen-Henderson-Marine-Corps-BDay.webp
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250620T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250620T223000
DTSTAMP:20250613T211637Z
CREATED:20250418T132110Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250613T211637Z
UID:10001784-1750447800-1750458600@congressionalcemetery.org
SUMMARY:Cinematery: Monsters\, Inc. (Rescheduled)
DESCRIPTION: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 iconic shark thriller Jaws—just when you thought it was safe to go back in the grass. Then\, on Friday\, June 13th\, delight the whole family with the heartwarming chaos of Monsters\, Inc.. We’ll turn up the heat again on Friday\, August 29th with the sand-swept thrills of The Mummy\, and wrap up the season with paranormal perfection on Friday\, September 12th as Ghostbusters haunts the cemetery in style. Bring a blanket\, your bravest friends\, and settle in for a movie night like no other—where the stars shine bright and the dead don’t mind a little company.\n\nIn the event of rain\, the film will screen on the following Friday evening (please note the below rain dates\, May 30\, June 20\, September 3\, September 19).\n\n\nFeel free to bring your own beverages and food. Alcohol is permitted and will also be for sale. Keep in mind that all guests will be ID checked upon entry. We also recommend bringing your own blankets\, low lying lawn chairs\, etc. Please do NOT bring chairs that may obstruct the view of those behind you.\n\nGates open about an hour before sunset and the movie begins at sunset.\n\n\nRegister Below!\n\n\n \n\n \n\n\n\n\nOur official pre-game location of choice is Duffy’s Irish Pub! Just a short walk from the cemetery main gates\, make sure you grab a few pints (or some to go food) before the show and let them know you are there for Cinematery!\n\nWe would like to thank our community partner and neighbor Fulcrum Properties Group for sponsoring the Cinematery screen and complimentary popcorn! \n\n\n\n  \n 
URL:https://congressionalcemetery.org/event/cinematery-monsters-inc/
LOCATION:Historic Congressional Cemetery\, 1801 E Street\, Southeast\, Washington\, DC\, 20003\, United States
CATEGORIES:Cinematery,No Dogs Allowed
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://congressionalcemetery.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/04/71njYXdInLL._AC_UF8941000_QL80_.jpg
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250621T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250621T150000
DTSTAMP:20251024T195509Z
CREATED:20240917T142313Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251024T195509Z
UID:10001344-1750503600-1750518000@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/2025-06-21/
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
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250621T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250621T160000
DTSTAMP:20250612T135928Z
CREATED:20250425T134827Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250612T135928Z
UID:10001794-1750503600-1750521600@congressionalcemetery.org
SUMMARY:Gays & Graves: A Big Gay Festival
DESCRIPTION:Celebrate Pride with Us at Gays & Graves: A Big Gay Festival!\nSaturday\, June 21st at Historic Congressional Cemetery 11-4.\nJoin us for a one-of-a-kind Pride celebration set against the backdrop of one of DC’s most iconic and historic resting places. Gays & Graves: A Big Gay Festival is a joyful gathering that honors LGBTQ+ history\, creativity\, and community spirit—all in one vibrant day of fun\, reflection\, and Pride. \nWander through a lively outdoor market showcasing LGBTQ+ artists\, makers\, and small businesses offering handmade goods\, art\, tasty treats\, and more. Enjoy an inclusive\, welcoming atmosphere filled with color\, community\, and connection. \nThroughout the day\, our historic chapel will host engaging programming centered on LGBTQ+ history.\nWe are proud to be the final resting place of many LGBTQ+ pioneers and activists—offering a unique opportunity to celebrate Pride while honoring those who came before us. \nWhether you’re here to shop\, learn or reflect\, Gays & Graves is a celebration. \nMark your calendars and be part of this unforgettable day of Pride where LGBTQ+ history lives. \nDogs Allowed on Leash!\nRSVP HERE
URL:https://congressionalcemetery.org/event/gays-graves-a-big-gay-festival/
LOCATION:Historic Congressional Cemetery\, 1801 E Street\, Southeast\, Washington\, DC\, 20003\, United States
CATEGORIES:Dog Friendly,Festival,LGBTQ+
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://congressionalcemetery.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/04/GG-4.5.jpg
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250621T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250621T160000
DTSTAMP:20250510T131208Z
CREATED:20250507T002116Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250510T131208Z
UID:10001808-1750503600-1750521600@congressionalcemetery.org
SUMMARY:Pride Pet Portraits
DESCRIPTION:Join us in partnership with @JustWalk for a PridePet Portrait event\, perfect for pups and their people!\n\nThis event takes place during the Gays and Graves Festival on Saturday\, June 21st\, 2025\, from 11–4pm.\n\nChoose between dog or family-style portraits\, and plan to dress up you and your pup in your favorite colorful looks\n\n\n\nTickets are sold in timed slots\, and the event is open to everyone and their well-socialized dogs\, even if you’re not an HCC K9 member.\n\n\n\nRegister for tickets HERE
URL:https://congressionalcemetery.org/event/pride-pet-portraits/
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://congressionalcemetery.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/05/IMG_6324-scaled.jpg
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250624T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250624T200000
DTSTAMP:20250610T194425Z
CREATED:20250603T190456Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250610T194425Z
UID:10001814-1750788000-1750795200@congressionalcemetery.org
SUMMARY:From the Garden: 'Dem Bones Workshop
DESCRIPTION:Do your joints ache? \nIs your spine rounding? \nAre you worried about your bones becoming weaker as you age? \nDo you have trouble keeping your tendons and ligaments in working order? \nIf this sounds like you or a loved one\, then this workshop could be just what you need! \nIt’s a common misconception that these complaints can’t be eased with natural remedies. Our glorious planet provides us with so many fun and delightful medicines to help us age well and ease our imbalances. In fact\, there are abundant herbs that grow right in our backyards and local parks that can help: strengthen and remineralize our bones; tone our tendons and ligaments\, lubricate our joints\, and generally put everything back in it’s proper place and keep it there! \nMany of these remedies contain a miraculous substance called mucilage\, which extracts best in vinegar…a powerful remineralizing remedy in and of itself! \nCome learn from Crystal Woodling about the alchemical wonders and history of herbal healing and vinegars this Summer Solstice in a celebration of everything skeletal! \nYou’ll alchemically craft your very own custom bone mending vinegar in this myth and lore-filled workshop! \n  \n\nRSVP HERE \nSell tickets online with Ticketleap
URL:https://congressionalcemetery.org/event/from-the-garden-dem-bones-workshop/
LOCATION:Historic Congressional Cemetery Chapel\, 1801 E Street\, Southeast\, Washington\, DC\, 20003\, United States
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://congressionalcemetery.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/Adopt-A-Plot-Logo_no-words.jpg
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250625T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250625T123000
DTSTAMP:20250609T202044Z
CREATED:20250609T202044Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250609T202044Z
UID:10001829-1750845600-1750854600@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-11/
CATEGORIES:Funeral,No Dogs Allowed
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/webp:https://congressionalcemetery.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/09/Gen-Henderson-Marine-Corps-BDay.webp
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250628T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250628T120000
DTSTAMP:20250625T180152Z
CREATED:20240731T190725Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250625T180152Z
UID:10001777-1751104800-1751112000@congressionalcemetery.org
SUMMARY:Mausoleums and Manuscripts: A Congressional Writer's Group
DESCRIPTION:Is your motivation to write giving up the ghost? Have you lost your plot\, or maybe you need to find one on the grounds? Are the muses as silent as the grave for you? \nHere at HCC\, we have a solution! Join our Writing Group: Mausoleums and Manuscripts! \nIn our pursuit to support the arts\, we’ve decided to invite the artists to us by creating a community of authors. Every other Saturday\, barring major event programming\, we will have M&M Writing Group meet in the gatehouse at 10 AM for two hours of support\, accountability\, and dedictated time to hone your writing craft. Snacks\, tea\, and coffee will be available\, and writing prompts and exercises will be provided! \nTo make sure we have enough room and resources\, each week will be limited to 15 people\, so sign up fast if you’re interested! And if you want to support the cemetery and its mission\, please consider making a donation. \nLocation: Historic Congressional Cemetery Gatehouse\nTime: 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM every other Saturday \nAgenda:\n10:00-10:20: Socializing and Settling in\n10:20-10:30: Introduction to Today’s Exercises/Prompts\n10:30-11:30: Write!\n11:30-12:00: Sharing/Reflecting/Group Discussion \nPlease bring your own preferred method of writing. Writers of all levels and genres welcome!
URL:https://congressionalcemetery.org/event/mausoleums-and-manuscripts-a-congressional-writers-group-2/2025-06-28/
LOCATION:Historic Congressional Cemetery Gatehouse\, 1801 E Street\, Southeast\, Washington\, DC\, 20003\, United States
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://congressionalcemetery.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/09/DSC00324.jpg
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250628T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250628T123000
DTSTAMP:20250615T130017Z
CREATED:20250615T125736Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250615T130017Z
UID:10001831-1751108400-1751113800@congressionalcemetery.org
SUMMARY:Nurses of War Tour\, with Melanie La Force
DESCRIPTION:Find out the true stories of the women who served as nurses in war – their yearning to help\, to change life\, to improve the situation of their sons\, fathers\, and uncles in the field of battle and how with courage and dedication they helped improve the lives of so many. On this tour we will look into the lives of these women and how they contributed to the suffragist movement. \n\nThe docent for this special topic tour is Melanie La Force\, an award -winning professional tourist guide in Washington\, DC. She brings a passion for the human side of history to the artistry of storytelling. She earned a BA in French language and teaching at the University of Illinois\, Champaign-Urbana. She studied Roman History at the Sorbonne in Paris and her love of art and archeology grew. With a Masters Degree in public policy from George Washington University she continued a dedicated career in the federal government. While working internationally for the EPA she saw how much she loved history and travel and earned a Masters in Curriculum Design and then turned to tourist guiding in DC. She developed her own Clara Barton tour and presented it with DC Walking Town and now is offering tours in the DC area. She is a French language tour guide and has developed her own company\, Bonjour La Force\, LLC\, offering tours in French and English in DC and the Baltimore area. \n\nPlease come prepared with comfortable and weather appropriate clothing and shoes\, as the tours often stray from the main paths. \nThe Cemetery is closed to dogs on Saturdays from 11am – 3pm. \nReservations are required and a tour reservation is a $10 donation. \nSaturday tours begin at 11 am\, rain or shine. Visitors may meet docents at the front gate of the cemetery located at the corner of E St. and Potomac Ave. \n\nYou may reserve your ticket below or by using this link. \n\n 
URL:https://congressionalcemetery.org/event/nurses-tour-melanie-la-force/
LOCATION:Historic Congressional Cemetery\, 1801 E Street\, Southeast\, Washington\, DC\, 20003\, United States
CATEGORIES:No Dogs Allowed,Tour
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://congressionalcemetery.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/Melanie-La-Force.jpg
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250628T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250628T150000
DTSTAMP:20251024T195509Z
CREATED:20240917T142313Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251024T195509Z
UID:10001345-1751108400-1751122800@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/2025-06-28/
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
END:VEVENT
END:VCALENDAR