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SUMMARY:American Military History: Guided Docent Tour
DESCRIPTION:Prior to the creation of Arlington National Cemetery\, Congressional Cemetery was the preeminent national cemetery. And many veterans of America’s earliest wars chose Congressional Cemetery as their final resting place. This tradition continued throughout United States history and now thousands of veteran graves dot the landscape of our historic grounds. Join one of our expert docents for a military history focused tour of the cemetery in honor of Veterans Day. \nPlease come prepared with comfortable clothing and shoes\, as the tours often stray from the main paths. \nThe tour is rain or shine. The Cemetery is closed to dogs on Saturdays from 11am – 3pm. \nReservations are required. $5 donation per person. \nTo reserve your tickets\, click HERE!
URL:https://congressionalcemetery.org/event/american-military-history-guided-docent-tour-2/
LOCATION:DC
CATEGORIES:Tour
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SUMMARY:Sunday Stroll Guided Tour
DESCRIPTION: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 our story and many of them lived noteworthy and extraordinary lives. Come and learn from one of our expert docents who will share the stories of some of our interred residents in an approximately 1-to-1.5-hour tour of the beautiful and scenic cemetery grounds. This tour takes a broad look at the cemetery’s history and captures the life and times of some of our most notable interred residents. \nPlease come prepared with comfortable clothing and shoes\, as the tours often stray from the main paths. \nThe Cemetery is open to dogs on Sundays. Please be aware of that off-leash dogs will be on the grounds at the time of the tour. \nReservations are required. $5 donation per person. \nSunday tours begin at 1:00 pm (and in the summer 10:30 AM to beat the heat)\, rain or shine\, and comfortable attire\, including footwear\, is strongly encouraged as tours often stray from the main paths. Visitors may meet docents at the front gate. \nReserve your tickets here! \n 
URL:https://congressionalcemetery.org/event/sunday-stroll-guided-tour/2023-11-12/
LOCATION:DC
CATEGORIES:Tour
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20231114T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20231114T200000
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SUMMARY:Tombs & Tomes Book Club November (In Person)
DESCRIPTION:  \nThe harrowing true survival story of an early polar expedition that went terribly awry–with the ship frozen in ice and the crew trapped inside for the entire sunless\, Antarctic winter–in the tradition of David Grann\, Nathaniel Philbrick\, and Hampton Sides \nIn August 1897\, thirty-one-year-old commandant Adrien de Gerlache set sail aboard the Belgica\, fueled by a profound sense of adventure and dreams of claiming glory for his native Belgium. His destination was the uncharted end of the earth: the icy continent of Antarctica. But the commandant’s plans for a three-year expedition to reach the magnetic South Pole would be thwarted at each turn. Before the ship cleared South America\, it had already broken down\, run aground\, and lost several key crew members\, leaving behind a group with dubious experience for such an ambitious voyage… \nStill interested? Sign up here!
URL:https://congressionalcemetery.org/event/tombs-tomes-book-club-november-in-person/
LOCATION:Historic Congressional Cemetery\, 1801 E Street\, Southeast\, Washington\, DC\, 20003\, United States
CATEGORIES:Book Club - In Person,Tombs & Tomes
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20231115T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20231115T200000
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SUMMARY:Tombs & Tomes Book Club November (Virtual)
DESCRIPTION:The harrowing true survival story of an early polar expedition that went terribly awry–with the ship frozen in ice and the crew trapped inside for the entire sunless\, Antarctic winter–in the tradition of David Grann\, Nathaniel Philbrick\, and Hampton Sides \nIn August 1897\, thirty-one-year-old commandant Adrien de Gerlache set sail aboard the Belgica\, fueled by a profound sense of adventure and dreams of claiming glory for his native Belgium. His destination was the uncharted end of the earth: the icy continent of Antarctica. But the commandant’s plans for a three-year expedition to reach the magnetic South Pole would be thwarted at each turn. Before the ship cleared South America\, it had already broken down\, run aground\, and lost several key crew members\, leaving behind a group with dubious experience for such an ambitious voyage… \nStill interested? Sign up here! \n 
URL:https://congressionalcemetery.org/event/tombs-tomes-book-club-november-virtual-3/
LOCATION:Historic Congressional Cemetery\, 1801 E Street\, Southeast\, Washington\, DC\, 20003\, United States
CATEGORIES:Book Club - In Person,Tombs & Tomes
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20231116T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20231116T203000
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SUMMARY:Last Ecstatic Days documentary screening and Panel Discussion
DESCRIPTION:Join us at the historic Congressional Cemetery grounds near Capitol Hill for a unique film experience. Last Ecstatic Days is an intimate portal into a community of strangers who gathered to offer a dying man his final wish to be fearlessly\, fully seen. Get to know Ethan Sisser and the people who stepped forward to be with him as he was dying. After the film\, we will have a discussion with the director facilitated by the cemetery’s Death Doula in Residence. \nSchedule: \n\nReception 6pm\nScreening 6:30pm\nPanel discussion 7:45pm\nClose 8:30pm\n\nPanel: \n\nScott Kirschenbaum\, Director\, Producer\nDr. Aditi Sethi\, Executive Director of the Center for Conscious Living and Dying NOTE: DR SETHI WILL NOT BE ABLE TO JOIN US\nLaura Lyster-Mensh\, Death Doula in Residence at Congressional Cemetery\n\n\nTHE STORY\nEthan Sisser\, a young man afflicted with brain cancer\, sits alone in his hospital room.  When he begins live-streaming his death journey on social media\, thousands of people around the world join him and celebrate his courage. Still\, Ethan envisions more – to teach the world how to die without fear.  To honor his final wish of filming his death\, his doctor\, Aditi Sethi\, transports him to a quiet house in the Blue Ridge Mountains of Asheville\, North Carolina. What unfolds next is a story that’s rarely glimpsed: how a community of strangers helps an unhoused man die on his own terms. \nFree public event. Donations to the Cemetery’s foundation and Center for Conscious Living and Dying welcome. \nTrailer \nMovie website \nRESERVE FREE TICKETS HERE \n 
URL:https://congressionalcemetery.org/event/last-ecstatic-days-documentary-screening-and-panel-discussion/
LOCATION:DC
CATEGORIES:Cinematery
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20231118T100000
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SUMMARY:Death Doula Days
DESCRIPTION:No one likes to talk about dying\, right? We do! \nBring your curiosity\, your courage\, and a sense of humor as we sit around the table at the gatehouse (almost) every Saturday in 2023 to explore our worries and wonderment about mortality. Join our new death doula in residence for a weekly series of conversations and workshops about the end of life. Guests will include those who sit with the dying\, care for our bodies\, and help those we will leave behind. We will work on projects like organizing our digital lives\, documenting our wishes\, and telling our life stories. We will play games\, do projects\, hear musicians\, meet artists\, and hear from scholars who explore the end of life in their work. Our goal is to explore a ‘death positive’ way to think about our mortality. You never know who you’ll meet around the table\, but each person who enters the room is a gift to the event. Cake and tea provided. Donations to our host\, Historic Congressional Cemetery\, are warmly encouraged. \nBy facing our fear of death we aim to best enjoy every breath. \nWe explore new topics and have drop-in guests every week. Get the upcoming topics and news by signing up for the Death Doula Day mailing list by clicking HERE. \n 
URL:https://congressionalcemetery.org/event/death-doula-days-15-5/2023-11-18/
LOCATION:Historic Congressional Cemetery\, 1801 E Street\, Southeast\, Washington\, DC\, 20003\, United States
CATEGORIES:Death Doula Days
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20231118T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20231118T120000
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SUMMARY:Death Doula Days
DESCRIPTION:This Saturday’s topic is: Military Death \nOur special drop in guest will be A.J. Orlikoff\, Congressional Cemetery’s own Director of Public Engagement\, for a Q&A on military death. As always when we have a special guest for Q&A this is from 10:30am to 11:30am. You are welcome\, of course\, to arrive or leave any time during Death Doula Day office hours 10am until noon. \nThis week you will have the opportunity to ask AJ questions about a topic of special interest to him\, and of course for all of us at a place like Congressional Cemetery. How do we understand death for military service members and veterans? What are the customs and obligations of our country to service members? How do we memorialize and remember? And how do we find the service records of deceased family members who served? \nAnthony “AJ” Orlikoff\, Director of Public Engagement\, is a dedicated and passionate historian\, educator\, and writer. After graduating with a Bachelor’s and Master’s in History from Old Dominion University\, A.J. worked at Hampton Roads Naval Museum as an Educator and at the National Museum of the United States Army as an Education Specialist- Lead before joining the staff at Historic Congressional Cemetery. He is the author of “The Navy’s City: Norfolk’s Military History” in A History Lover’s Guide to Norfolk and is a contributor to Washington History Magazine. He is extremely passionate and enthusiastic about all things history and is always eager to share the amazing stories of the past.  He specializes in American military history\, with a particular focus on the American Civil War and World War II. He enjoys reading\, sports\, cups of black coffee\, and is an avid Disc Golf player. He lives in Washington\, DC with his wife Raven and his cats Reina and Ringo. \nWe explore new topics and have drop-in guests every week. Get the upcoming topics and news by signing up for the Death Doula Day mailing list by clicking HERE. \nRSVP HERE
URL:https://congressionalcemetery.org/event/death-doula-days-15-5-17/
LOCATION:Historic Congressional Cemetery\, 1801 E Street\, Southeast\, Washington\, DC\, 20003\, United States
CATEGORIES:Death Doula Days
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20231118T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20231118T143000
DTSTAMP:20240917T215448Z
CREATED:20230927T212430Z
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SUMMARY:Cemetery Speaker Series: Infectious Disease in World History
DESCRIPTION:As long as human beings have existed\, so too have infectious diseases. These invisible foes of humanity have proliferated and thrived across history\, claiming the lives of untold billions across human history. \nThe Covid-19 Pandemic illustrated to people living today the all too real prevalence of infectious diseases on human societies\, but this relevance is not a new phenomenon. Indeed\, over 100 years ago the 1918 Influenza Pandemic devasted the United States and the world. From September to December 1918 alone\, over 250\,000 people died in the United States from the deadly disease. The  influence of diseases on history are visible across the 35 acres of the cemetery in the form of the various graves and memorials left behind by their victims. \nTo explore the influence of disease on history\, please join us this November for a Cemetery Speaker series event\, with a presentation from a local historian coupled with a thematic tour of the grounds from one of our docents. \nTickets are only $5 and all proceeds benefit our non-profit mission of historical preservation and education. Space is limited so be sure to reserve your spot today! Keynote remarks will take place either outside or inside the Chapel\, weather depending\, and the walking tour will take place on the grounds. The tour is approximately 45 minutes in length. Please come prepared with comfortable clothing and shoes\, as the tours often stray from the main paths. \nThe event is rain or shine. Smoking is prohibited and dogs are not allowed to attend the event unless they are a service animal. \nTo purchase tickets\, click the link HERE.\nWant to rock Cemetery Speaker series merchandise\, including shirts\, hoodies\, and more?\nClick HERE to go to our online store page!\n 
URL:https://congressionalcemetery.org/event/cemetery-speaker-series-infectious-disease/
LOCATION:DC
CATEGORIES:Lecture,Speaker Series,Tour
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20231119T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20231119T143000
DTSTAMP:20240915T224239Z
CREATED:20230823T010431Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240915T224239Z
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SUMMARY:American Indian History Guided Tour
DESCRIPTION:Since 1807\, the various burials\, internments\, inurnments\, and memorials at Congressional Cemetery have reflected the history of Washington DC and the United States. They provide a unique window into American history\, showcasing the American experience in microcosm. And it would be impossible to write the narrative of American history without the story of the American Indian. Dozens American Indians are buried at Congressional Cemetery\, including members of the Apache\, Cherokee\, Creek\, Choctaw\, and Pawnee nations. Come and discover their stories in a thematic and interpretive tour of the grounds with one of our docents. \nThe tour is rain or shine. The Cemetery is open to off leash dog walking on Sunday. \nReservations are required. $5 donation per person. \nReserve your tickets here!
URL:https://congressionalcemetery.org/event/american-indian-history-guided-tour/
LOCATION:DC
CATEGORIES:Tour
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20231125T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20231125T123000
DTSTAMP:20240919T143521Z
CREATED:20230303T212752Z
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SUMMARY:Only at Congressional Guided Tour
DESCRIPTION: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 our story and many of them lived noteworthy and extraordinary lives. Come and learn from one of our expert docents who will share the stories of some of our interred residents in an approximately 1-to-1.5-hour tour of the beautiful and scenic cemetery grounds. This tour takes a broad look at the cemetery’s history and captures the life and times of some of our most notable interred residents. \nPlease come prepared with comfortable clothing and shoes\, as the tours often stray from the main paths. \nThe Cemetery is open to dogs on Sundays. Please be aware of that off-leash dogs will be on the grounds at the time of the tour. \nReservations are required. $5 donation per person. \nSunday tours begin at 1:00 pm\, rain or shine\, and comfortable attire\, including footwear\, is strongly encouraged as tours often stray from the main paths. Visitors may meet docents at the front gate. \nReserve your tickets here! \n  \n 
URL:https://congressionalcemetery.org/event/only-at-congressional-guided-tour/2023-11-25/
LOCATION:DC
CATEGORIES:Tour
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20231126T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20231126T143000
DTSTAMP:20240915T224157Z
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SUMMARY:Sunday Stroll Guided Tour
DESCRIPTION: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 our story and many of them lived noteworthy and extraordinary lives. Come and learn from one of our expert docents who will share the stories of some of our interred residents in an approximately 1-to-1.5-hour tour of the beautiful and scenic cemetery grounds. This tour takes a broad look at the cemetery’s history and captures the life and times of some of our most notable interred residents. \nPlease come prepared with comfortable clothing and shoes\, as the tours often stray from the main paths. \nThe Cemetery is open to dogs on Sundays. Please be aware of that off-leash dogs will be on the grounds at the time of the tour. \nReservations are required. $5 donation per person. \nSunday tours begin at 1:00 pm (and in the summer 10:30 AM to beat the heat)\, rain or shine\, and comfortable attire\, including footwear\, is strongly encouraged as tours often stray from the main paths. Visitors may meet docents at the front gate. \nReserve your tickets here! \n 
URL:https://congressionalcemetery.org/event/sunday-stroll-guided-tour/2023-11-26/
LOCATION:DC
CATEGORIES:Tour
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20231202T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20231202T120000
DTSTAMP:20240915T224240Z
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SUMMARY:Death Doula Days
DESCRIPTION:December 2\, 2023 \nThis Saturday’s topic is “What is Loving End of Life Preparation?” \nOur special drop in guests will be Catherine\, Death Project Manager; Gabby Jimenez\, The Hospice Heart ; and Lisa Pahl of TheDeathDeck. As always when we have special guests for Q&A this is from 10:30am to 11:30am. You are welcome\, of course\, to arrive or leave any time during Death Doula Day office hours 10am until noon. This week you get to meet three people who have collaborated together in the past\, hoping to share their tools\, resources\, and information with others who want to provide end of life care without fear or uncertainty. They care about this issue because they want to help improve the way human beings are cared for when they die and when they grieve. They also believe that planning is an act of love\, and logistics are a form of care work. \nCatherine\, your Death Project Manager\, is the creator of the Mortality Workbook\, a toolkit to collect what your loved ones should know before you go\, so that you can rest in peace. \nGabby\, a hospice nurse and an end-of-life doula\, wants people to remember that their experience is not about us\, and the most compassionate thing we can do is meet them where they are\, not where we want them to be. \nLisa is a hospice social worker and co-creator of The Death Deck and The E•O•L Deck\, tools that encourage conversations about what matters most in our lives and our deaths. \nThey will be joining us remotely\, a first-time thing for Death Doula Days! \nMeet our special guests on Saturday and ask them your questions. Examples of questions you may have may relate to the planning stages such as\, what paperwork to start with now? How to have these conversations with loved ones? \nYou may also have questions about the dying process like\, Can they hear us\, and what is important to say at the bedside? Does it hurt them when they stop eating and drinking? Do the medications given at the end of life hasten death? \nAll are welcome. In fact\, bring a family member or friend! Do rsvp by clicking HERE so we can have enough chairs and snacks prepared. \nWe explore new topics and have drop-in guests every week. Get the upcoming topics and news by signing up for the Death Doula Day mailing list by clicking HERE. \n 
URL:https://congressionalcemetery.org/event/death-doula-days-15-5-11/
LOCATION:Historic Congressional Cemetery\, 1801 E Street\, Southeast\, Washington\, DC\, 20003\, United States
CATEGORIES:Death Doula Days
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20231203T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20231203T150000
DTSTAMP:20240915T224251Z
CREATED:20231107T225336Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240915T224251Z
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SUMMARY:Holiday Pet Portraits
DESCRIPTION:  \n  \nIn partnership with Just Walk\, join us for a Holiday Pet Portrait event in your pup’s favorite place! Options for portraits include either dog or family style. Plan to dress up in your favorite costume! We will have some costume options available for your pet as well as seasonally cheery backgrounds and decorations. \nPortraits will take place between the Chapel and the Sousa family plot. Register for tickets here! \nThe cemetery will remain open to the public and dog walkers. There will be a Holiday Market held the same day! Please stick around! \nJust Walk is a worker-owned business providing dog walking services in Washington D.C. We have been photographing our pet pals since 2011. You can check out their daily pictures on Instagram @justwalkdilps and at their website here! \n————————————————– \nThe K9 Corps at Historic Congressional Cemetery is private dog-walking program\, bringing life\, community\, and volunteerism to this extraordinary burial ground. A portion of the sitting fee will benefit Historic Congressional Cemetery. \n————————————————– \nQ&A \nWhen will the event take place?  \nThe pet portrait will take place Sunday\, December 3rd\, 2023 from 11a-3pm. Tickets are sold in timed slots. Please arrive on time! \nDo I have to be a member to go? \nNo\, this event is open to the public and their well socialized dogs. \nHow will this work?  \nSign up for an available time slot. The pop up studio will be outdoors. You will be emailed a link to view your photos and order prints. \nWhat camera is being used? \nA Canon 2000D Rebel T7. \nWhere can we see examples of their work? \nThey have a website here and an instagram @justwalkdilps.
URL:https://congressionalcemetery.org/event/holiday-pet-portraits-2/
LOCATION:DC
CATEGORIES:Dog Friendly
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20231203T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20231203T160000
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SUMMARY:Congressional Cemetery Holiday Market
DESCRIPTION:Holiday Market\nSunday Dec 3rd\, 2023 – 11am to 4pm \nMake this festive season extra special at the first HCC Holiday Market\, featuring one-of-a kind gifts\, hand crafted treasures\, and delectable treats\, all made by local makers\, bakers\, artists\, and vendors. \nAdmission is free. Dogs are welcome. \nDownload Holiday Market Flyer\n  \nA HUGE thank you to our Keynote Sponsor: Fulcrum Residential!\n \n 
URL:https://congressionalcemetery.org/event/congressional-cemetery-holiday-market/
LOCATION:Historic Congressional Cemetery\, 1801 E Street\, Southeast\, Washington\, DC\, 20003\, United States
CATEGORIES:Dog Friendly
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20231209T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20231209T120000
DTSTAMP:20240915T224245Z
CREATED:20230926T011825Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240915T224245Z
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SUMMARY:Death Doula Days
DESCRIPTION:This Saturday’s topic is: Bodies above and below ground (special guest\, Margaret Canilang) \nOur special drop in guest will be Margaret Canilang\, HCC Director of Conservation. As always when we have a special guest for Q&A this is from 10:30am to 11:30am. You are welcome\, of course\, to arrive or leave any time during Death Doula Day office hours 10am until noon. \nFrom her HCC official bio: \nIn 2012\, fresh out of Savannah College of Art and Design Historic Preservation graduate program\, Margaret Canilang started her journey at Congressional Cemetery\, but her love for cemeteries was already well-developed.  She was fascinated with the conservation science in her classes\, particularly the properties and characteristics of stone.  Even more specifically\, slate.  And what better place to observe stone than in a cemetery?  She was so enthralled\, she wrote her Master’s thesis\, “The Cemetery as a Cultural Institution: Reforming Preservation Initiatives in Garden Cemeteries through Management\, Conservation\, Outreach\, and Protection.“  \nWe asked Margaret to join us for a Death Doula Day to help us better understand what we are seeing\, in terms of human remains\, when we walk through the grounds. Where are the bodies? How many are there? Are they all buried in the ground? Do they all have markers? What is a vault? What is a cenotaph? We have so many questions. Margaret has answers! \nAll are welcome. In fact\, bring a family member or friend! Do rsvp so we can have enough chairs and snacks prepared by clicking HERE. \nWHAT ARE DEATH DOULA DAYS? \nDeath Doula Days on Saturdays 10am-noon at Congressional Cemetery. Free event\, no experience necessary\, donations to support Congressional Cemetery’s work warmly welcome. \nStay up to date on the project and get notice of upcoming topics by joining our Death Doula Day mailing list HERE.
URL:https://congressionalcemetery.org/event/death-doula-days-15-5-14/
LOCATION:Historic Congressional Cemetery\, 1801 E Street\, Southeast\, Washington\, DC\, 20003\, United States
CATEGORIES:Death Doula Days
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20231210T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20231210T200000
DTSTAMP:20240915T224246Z
CREATED:20231006T195806Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240915T224246Z
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SUMMARY:Worldwide Candle Lighting (with The Compassionate Friends)
DESCRIPTION:Congressional Cemetery will host a candle lighting on December 10 at 7pm as part of The Compassionate Friends 27th Worldwide Candle Lighting. \nNOTE! Despite the rain we ARE STILL HOLDING THE CEREMONY. Come in the front gate and follow the lighted path to the chapel where we will be warm and dry together. \nCompassionate Friends is an international organization dedicated to “supporting family after a child has died.” This annual mass candle lighting is believed to be the largest such event on the globe. Families around the world who have lost a child of any age gather in groups or in homes to create a virtual 24-hour wave of light as it moves from time zone to time zone at 7pm local time for one hour. \nJoin us IN THE CHAPEL of Historic Congressional Cemetery at 1801 E St SE in Washington\, DC from 7pm to 8pm as we join the world “in lighting candles for one hour to honor the memories of the sons\, daughters\, brothers\, sisters\, and grandchildren who left too soon.” \nIf you are not able to be with us in person you can join in the international event online. Details HERE. \nAs part of our remembrance\, we are decorating our Big Chair outside the cemetery with images of candles and inviting the public to add the names of people’s children lost\, at any age\, recent or long ago. If you cannot attend in person we invite you to send the name of your person for us to add to the exhibit. For two months\, the installation will draw attention to the losses and the resilience of families. \nWe also invite you to bring a wind chime to hang on the cemetery gate during the ceremony to add a beautiful sound to the candle light on the grounds during the ceremony. \nThe DC Chapter of Compassionate Friends will be leading the ceremony and the public is welcome. \nPlease CLICK HERE to let us know you plan to join us for this ceremony. \nIf you have questions or want to volunteer\, email us at this link.
URL:https://congressionalcemetery.org/event/worldwide-candle-lighting-with-the-compassionate-friends/
LOCATION:Historic Congressional Cemetery\, 1801 E Street\, Southeast\, Washington\, DC\, 20003\, United States
CATEGORIES:Memorial
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20231212T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20231212T193000
DTSTAMP:20240916T130915Z
CREATED:20231122T211835Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240916T130915Z
UID:10000976-1702404000-1702409400@congressionalcemetery.org
SUMMARY:Death Cafe
DESCRIPTION:As 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 facilitating thoughts and discussion about the often taboo subject of death\, It’s a intimate informal gathering to discuss death while eating cake and drinking tea. There is no agenda other than providing a safe space to have an open ended conversation. \nPlease join us for Historic Congressional Cemetery Death Cafes on December 12 from 6:00 PM- 7:30 PM in our historic chapel. Tickets are free and are available below. \nWe will have a rotating slate of individuals from the local death positive community to moderate the event. Complimentary refreshments will be served but we ask that you consider bringing a food or beverage item to share with the group. A $5 donation\, to help cover event costs\, is also welcome but not required. In addition\, you do not have to use your real name to register\, just a name you will recognize so we can check you in at the door. Should your plans change\, let us know so we can allow others to participate. \nReserve a chair by clicking HERE\nOur facilitator: \nPleasance Shamirah \nhttps://www.instagram.com/pleasanceshamirah/ \nPronouns: she/ her \nGuide & Facilitator \nSchedule  \nLINKS & Goodies \n 
URL:https://congressionalcemetery.org/event/death-cafe-2-5-2/
LOCATION:Historic Congressional Cemetery Chapel\, 1801 E Street\, Southeast\, Washington\, DC\, 20003\, United States
CATEGORIES:Death Cafe,Meeting
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20231216T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20231216T120000
DTSTAMP:20240915T224246Z
CREATED:20231003T003133Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240915T224246Z
UID:10000966-1702720800-1702728000@congressionalcemetery.org
SUMMARY:Death Doula Days
DESCRIPTION:This Saturday’s topic is: Immortalizing memories through photography (special guest\, Kitty Linton)\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nOur special guest will be our own Kitty Linton\, HCC’s social media contributor and photographer. The exercise she will lead will be from 10:30am to 11:30. You are welcome\, of course\, to arrive or leave any time during Death Doula Day office hours 10am until noon. \nKitty is a professional photographer originally from London\, England and when she’s not taking photos of the cemetery\, she is documenting the living. \nShe has been fascinated by the technology and power of photography since she was quite young and is passionate in her pursuit of creatively capturing people’s most meaningful memories.\nKitty sees the profound impact photography has on the way we remember others\, and the way we perceive our own permanence. \nHave you ever found an old photograph tucked away in a dusty album and felt a rush of memories flooding back? The sight of a familiar face\, the backdrop of a special place\, or a moment with a loved one – these are triggers for our memories\, like keys that unlock the doors to our past. \nYour assignment for this session is to bring one photograph\, printed or digital\, that captures a memory with someone who has died. We will focus on the memory within the photo\, very specifically\, not the before or after or the story of that person. Just that memory within the frame. \nBy extension\, we will be exploring the role of photographs in our relationships with people and how we will live on after death. \nWe will also share a list of resources to dig deeper into this topic. How can we organize and save these memories? Is there a difference between digital and printed? Photos copied from other photos? Manipulated images. And the newer technologies that may change our relationship with photography. \nAnd\, rumor has it\, a photo may be taken on this date\, using an older technology and creating a single original image. With Kitty in the room we are likely to leave the room with a new view of photography and photographs. \n\n\nWe explore new topics and have drop-in guests every week. Get the upcoming topics and news by signing up for the Death Doula Day mailing list by clicking HERE. \nAll are welcome. In fact\, bring a family member or friend! Do rsvp so we can have enough chairs and snacks prepared by clicking HERE.
URL:https://congressionalcemetery.org/event/death-doula-days-15-5-16/
LOCATION:Historic Congressional Cemetery\, 1801 E Street\, Southeast\, Washington\, DC\, 20003\, United States
CATEGORIES:Death Doula Days
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20231216T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20231216T110000
DTSTAMP:20240915T224252Z
CREATED:20231121T214100Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240915T224252Z
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SUMMARY:Wreaths Across America Wreath Laying
DESCRIPTION:Please join Congressional Cemetery Staff in our partnership with Wreaths Across America to lay wreaths at the gravesites of our resident veterans this Holiday Season! \nWreaths Across America is a US-based Non-Profit Organization started in 2007 by Wreath Producer Morrill Worcester. Every year\, in partnership with shipping companies\, truckers\, living veterans\, cemetery staff\, and all number of volunteers\, Wreaths Across America place wreaths on the graves of veterans who have passed to “Remember\, Honor\, and Teach” about the memory of their lives and service. \nLearn more about Wreaths Across America at their website. \nBring yourself and your family– Wreaths provided by Wreaths Across America.
URL:https://congressionalcemetery.org/event/wreaths-across-america-wreath-laying/
LOCATION:Historic Congressional Cemetery\, 1801 E Street\, Southeast\, Washington\, DC\, 20003\, United States
CATEGORIES:Dedication,Memorial
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20231216T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20231216T133000
DTSTAMP:20240915T224251Z
CREATED:20231121T014751Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240915T224251Z
UID:10000974-1702728000-1702733400@congressionalcemetery.org
SUMMARY:Notes From the Crypt Holiday Concert
DESCRIPTION:Enjoy holiday favorites performed by musicians from the National Symphony Orchestra. \nThis is a FREE event – no tickets or reservations are required. Seating is first come\, first served. Door open at 11:30am. Join us! \nDownload Flyer\n 
URL:https://congressionalcemetery.org/event/notes-from-the-crypt-holiday-concert/
LOCATION:Historic Congressional Cemetery Chapel\, 1801 E Street\, Southeast\, Washington\, DC\, 20003\, United States
CATEGORIES:Concert
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20231230T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20231230T130000
DTSTAMP:20240915T224246Z
CREATED:20231002T151329Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240915T224246Z
UID:10000964-1703934000-1703941200@congressionalcemetery.org
SUMMARY:Death Doula Days
DESCRIPTION:This is our final Death Doula Day activity for 2023. \nThis end of year session in our end of life topic will be a celebration and a remembrance of an extraordinary project. Come with a dish to share for a Death Doula Day community meal\, from 11am to 1pm. \nCome remember the activities\, the guests\, the conversations we engaged in over the year and reconnect with others who have been with us one time\, many times\, or even haven’t been able to attend but always wanted to! \nRSVP here. \nWhat is Death Doula Days? \nNo one likes to talk about dying\, right? We do! \nBring your curiosity\, your courage\, and a sense of humor as we sit around the table at the gatehouse (almost) every Saturday in 2023 to explore our worries and wonderment about mortality. Join our new death doula in residence for a weekly series of conversations and workshops about the end of life. Guests will include those who sit with the dying\, care for our bodies\, and help those we will leave behind. We will work on projects like organizing our digital lives\, documenting our wishes\, and telling our life stories. We will play games\, do projects\, hear musicians\, meet artists\, and hear from scholars who explore the end of life in their work. Our goal is to explore a ‘death positive’ way to think about our mortality. You never know who you’ll meet around the table\, but each person who enters the room is a gift to the event. Cake and tea provided. Donations to our host\, Historic Congressional Cemetery\, are warmly encouraged. \nBy facing our fear of death we aim to best enjoy every breath. \nWe explore new topics and have drop-in guests every week. Get the upcoming topics and news by signing up for the Death Doula Day mailing list by clicking HERE. \n 
URL:https://congressionalcemetery.org/event/death-doula-days-15-5-15/
LOCATION:Historic Congressional Cemetery\, 1801 E Street\, Southeast\, Washington\, DC\, 20003\, United States
CATEGORIES:Death Doula Days
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20231230T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20231230T130000
DTSTAMP:20240915T224250Z
CREATED:20231029T201559Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240915T224250Z
UID:10000972-1703934000-1703941200@congressionalcemetery.org
SUMMARY:Death Doula Days
DESCRIPTION:This is our final Death Doula Day activity for 2023. \nThis end of year session in our end of life topic will be a celebration and a remembrance of an extraordinary project. Come with a dish to share for a Death Doula Day community meal\, from 11am to 1pm. \nCome remember the activities\, the guests\, the conversations we engaged in over the year and reconnect with others who have been with us one time\, many times\, or even haven’t been able to attend but always wanted to! \nRSVP here. \nWhat is Death Doula Days? \nNo one likes to talk about dying\, right? We do! \nBring your curiosity\, your courage\, and a sense of humor as we sit around the table at the gatehouse (almost) every Saturday in 2023 to explore our worries and wonderment about mortality. Join our new death doula in residence for a weekly series of conversations and workshops about the end of life. Guests will include those who sit with the dying\, care for our bodies\, and help those we will leave behind. We will work on projects like organizing our digital lives\, documenting our wishes\, and telling our life stories. We will play games\, do projects\, hear musicians\, meet artists\, and hear from scholars who explore the end of life in their work. Our goal is to explore a ‘death positive’ way to think about our mortality. You never know who you’ll meet around the table\, but each person who enters the room is a gift to the event. Cake and tea provided. Donations to our host\, Historic Congressional Cemetery\, are warmly encouraged. \nBy facing our fear of death we aim to best enjoy every breath. \nWe explore new topics and have drop-in guests every week. Get the upcoming topics and news by signing up for the Death Doula Day mailing list by clicking HERE. \n 
URL:https://congressionalcemetery.org/event/death-doula-days-15-5-15-2/
LOCATION:Historic Congressional Cemetery\, 1801 E Street\, Southeast\, Washington\, DC\, 20003\, United States
CATEGORIES:Death Doula Days
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240109T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240109T200000
DTSTAMP:20240916T203046Z
CREATED:20231121T002403Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240916T203046Z
UID:10000982-1704825000-1704830400@congressionalcemetery.org
SUMMARY:Tombs and Tomes Book Club January (In Person)
DESCRIPTION:The Angel Makers is a true-crime story like no other–a 1920s midwife who may have been the century’s most prolific killer leading a murder ring of women responsible for the deaths of at least 160 men. \nThe horror occurred in a rustic farming enclave in modern-day Hungary. To look at the unlikely lineup of murderesses–village wives\, mothers\, and daughters–was to come to the shocking realization that this could have happened anywhere\, and to anyone. At the center of it all was a sharp-minded village midwife\, a “smiling Buddha” known as Auntie Suzy\, who distilled arsenic from flypaper and distributed it to the women of Nagyrév. “Why are you bothering with him?” Auntie Suzy would ask\, as she produced an arsenic-filled vial from her apron pocket… \nStill interested? Sign up here!
URL:https://congressionalcemetery.org/event/tombs-and-tomes-book-club-january-in-person/
LOCATION:Historic Congressional Cemetery Chapel\, 1801 E Street\, Southeast\, Washington\, DC\, 20003\, United States
CATEGORIES:Book Club - In Person,Tombs & Tomes
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240110T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240110T200000
DTSTAMP:20240916T204757Z
CREATED:20231121T002436Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240916T204757Z
UID:10000981-1704911400-1704916800@congressionalcemetery.org
SUMMARY:Tombs and Tomes Book Club January (Virtual)
DESCRIPTION:The Angel Makers is a true-crime story like no other–a 1920s midwife who may have been the century’s most prolific killer leading a murder ring of women responsible for the deaths of at least 160 men. \nThe horror occurred in a rustic farming enclave in modern-day Hungary. To look at the unlikely lineup of murderesses–village wives\, mothers\, and daughters–was to come to the shocking realization that this could have happened anywhere\, and to anyone. At the center of it all was a sharp-minded village midwife\, a “smiling Buddha” known as Auntie Suzy\, who distilled arsenic from flypaper and distributed it to the women of Nagyrév. “Why are you bothering with him?” Auntie Suzy would ask\, as she produced an arsenic-filled vial from her apron pocket… \nStill interested? Sign up here!
URL:https://congressionalcemetery.org/event/tombs-and-tomes-book-club-january-virtual/
LOCATION:Zoom\, DC\, United States
CATEGORIES:Book Club - Virtual,Tombs & Tomes
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240210T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240210T143000
DTSTAMP:20240120T002953Z
CREATED:20240120T002953Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240120T002953Z
UID:10000985-1707570000-1707575400@congressionalcemetery.org
SUMMARY:African Americans at Congressional Cemetery: Guided Docent Tour
DESCRIPTION:African Americans\, across history\, have left their mark on the United States and this story of tragedy\, endurance\, and triumph are echoed in the graves of many individuals who are interred at Congressional Cemetery. From the formerly enslaved\, to philosophers\, to DC’s Mayor for Life\, come and join one of our expert docents for an exploration of African American history in honor of Black History Month. \nPlease come prepared with comfortable clothing and shoes\, as the tours often stray from the main paths. \nReservations are required. $5 donation per person. Tours are rain or shine and visitors may meet docents at the front gate. \nReserve your tickets HERE!
URL:https://congressionalcemetery.org/event/african-americans-at-congressional-cemetery-guided-docent-tour-2/
LOCATION:Historic Congressional Cemetery\, 1801 E Street\, Southeast\, Washington\, DC\, 20003\, United States
CATEGORIES:Tour
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240217T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240217T143000
DTSTAMP:20240120T013112Z
CREATED:20240120T013112Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240120T013112Z
UID:10000986-1708174800-1708180200@congressionalcemetery.org
SUMMARY:Presidential History Tour
DESCRIPTION:Historic Congressional Cemetery is a microcosm of American and DC history. And little is synonymous with both quite like the White House. Dozens of individuals memorialized at the cemetery are connected to the office of the Presidency. They include cabinet members\, vice presidents\, assassination conspirators\, photographers\, architects\, wayward sons\, secretaries\, landladies\, and bodyguards. Together\, they form a one of kind window into the past\, showcasing the history and legacy of the American Presidency all in 35 acres of the nation’s capital. \nIn honor of George Washington’s Birthday\, come and experience this history come to life with Presidential historian\, author\, and Congressional Cemetery Educator Kurt Deion in a thematic walking tour of the graves\, memorials\, and locations connected with the Presidents! \nPlease come prepared with comfortable clothing and shoes\, as the tours often stray from the main paths. \nReservations are required. $5 donation per person. Tours are rain or shine and visitors may meet docents at the front gate. \nReserve your tickets here!
URL:https://congressionalcemetery.org/event/presidential-history-tour/
LOCATION:DC
CATEGORIES:Tour
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240302T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240302T210000
DTSTAMP:20240207T022337Z
CREATED:20240207T022337Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240207T022337Z
UID:10000996-1709407800-1709413200@congressionalcemetery.org
SUMMARY:Ardmore: Celtic Americana Concert
DESCRIPTION:Ardmore: Celtic Americana live in concert \nAn evening of traditional and contemporary Irish ballads \nSaturday\, March 2nd 7:30pm -9:00 pm \nTickets $25 \nArdmore is a local band that plays traditional and contemporary Celtic music. They are passionate about Irish American history and heritage who help keep traditions and culture alive through music. Enjoy live music in the intimate setting of the historic chapel. \nCongressional Cemetery is the final resting place for dozens of Irish Americans. Their rich contributions to the history of the United States and Washington DC help form the country into the nation it is today. In recognition of HCC’s Irish and Irish American interred residents\, please join us for a concert in the Chapel for a celebration of Irish heritage featuring festive music and beverages. \nSeating is first come\, first served. Doors and bar open at 6:45 PM. Beer\, wine\, Irish whiskey\, and soft drinks available for sale. \nPurchase tickets here!!!
URL:https://congressionalcemetery.org/event/ardmore-celtic-americana-concert-2/
LOCATION:Historic Congressional Cemetery Chapel\, 1801 E Street\, Southeast\, Washington\, DC\, 20003\, United States
CATEGORIES:Concert
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240307T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240307T193000
DTSTAMP:20240916T130915Z
CREATED:20240201T033844Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240916T130915Z
UID:10000988-1709834400-1709839800@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 \nFacilitators for 2024: \nMarch 7     Sarah La Rocca (Congressional Cemetery) \nApril 4    Laura Lyster-Mensh (Congressional Cemetery) \nMay 2     Robin Miniter \nJune 6     Diane Ullius \nAugust 1     AJ Orlikoff (Congressional Cemetery) \nSeptember 5    Kitty Linton (Congressional Cemetery) \nOctober 3     Lisa Yanez \nNovember 14    Sam Stebbins \nDecember 5     Lisa Munsat
URL:https://congressionalcemetery.org/event/death-cafe-at-congressional-cemetery/2024-03-07/
LOCATION:Historic Congressional Cemetery Chapel\, 1801 E Street\, Southeast\, Washington\, DC\, 20003\, United States
CATEGORIES:Death Awareness,Death Cafe
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240310T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240310T160000
DTSTAMP:20240308T191906Z
CREATED:20240308T191906Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240308T191906Z
UID:10001061-1710064800-1710086400@congressionalcemetery.org
SUMMARY:Transition Tea Room
DESCRIPTION:Visit the new Transition Tea Room during office hours on Sundays from 10am to 4pm\, by appointment. Morning appointments are individual opportunities to meet with the Death Doula in Residence\, and afternoon appointments are shared with other visitors. Work on projects\, research options\, explore ideas\, read\, play deathy card games: join us! \nCLICK HERE for DETAILS and SCHEDULING.
URL:https://congressionalcemetery.org/event/transition-tea-room-individual-and-shared-appointments/2024-03-10/
LOCATION:Historic Congressional Cemetery Gatehouse\, 1801 E Street\, Southeast\, Washington\, DC\, 20003\, United States
CATEGORIES:Death Awareness,Death Doula Days
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ORGANIZER;CN="Laura Lyster-Mensh":MAILTO:deathdoula@congressionalcemetery.org
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240312T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240312T200000
DTSTAMP:20240916T203046Z
CREATED:20231121T002549Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240916T203046Z
UID:10000984-1710268200-1710273600@congressionalcemetery.org
SUMMARY:Tombs and Tomes Book Club March (In Person)
DESCRIPTION:Enter a grave new world of fascination and delight as award-winning writer Peter Ross uncovers the stories and glories of graveyards. Who are London’s outcast dead and why is David Bowie their guardian angel? What is the remarkable truth about Phoebe Hessel\, who disguised herself as a man to fight alongside her sweetheart\, and went on to live in the reigns of five monarchs? Why is a Bristol cemetery the perfect wedding venue for goths? \nAll of these sorrowful mysteries – and many more – are answered in A Tomb With A View\, a book for anyone who has ever wandered through a field of crooked headstones and wondered about the lives and deaths of those who lie beneath. \nSo push open the rusting gate\, push back the ivy\, and take a look inside… \nStill interested? Sign up here!
URL:https://congressionalcemetery.org/event/tombs-and-tomes-book-club-march-in-person/
LOCATION:Historic Congressional Cemetery Chapel\, 1801 E Street\, Southeast\, Washington\, DC\, 20003\, United States
CATEGORIES:Book Club - In Person,Tombs & Tomes
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