Events

Please Note

The cemetery is closed to dogs every Saturday from
11:00 AM to 3:00 PM

The cemetery is closed to dogs every Saturday from
11:00 AM to 3:00 PM

Author Talk with M.L. Rio: An Event with East City Book Shop

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

Come to Congressional Cemetery for an evening with the author M.L. Rio! Saturday, September 28th, 7:00 PM East City Bookshop proudly partners with the Congressional Cemetery to welcome M.L. Rio [...]

Collaging Memory: A Reflective Writing Workshop on Grief and Remembrance

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

As part of our Death Awareness programming at Congressional Cemetery, and facilitated by our Death Doula in Residence, join us for a writing workshop by teaching artist and playwright, Mary Hall Surface.

Law Enforcement Torch Run

Please join us for the 5K Run/Walk on Friday, October 6th. Your support helps us enrich the lives of our wonderful athletes through sports training and competition, health screenings and [...]

Event Series Closed to Dogs

Closed to Dogs

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

Congressional Cemetery is closed to all dogs each Saturday from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. for family grave site visits as well as during: Funerals  |  Private & community events  |  Federal [...]

Jewish Americans Guided Docent Tour

Washington, DC has always been a place of diversity. Ever since the city's founding in 1790, thousands of different people have lived, worked, and died alongside each other. And while [...]

$5
Event Series Closed to Dogs

Closed to Dogs

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

Congressional Cemetery is closed to all dogs each Saturday from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. for family grave site visits as well as during: Funerals  |  Private & community events  |  Federal [...]

Dead Man’s Run 2024

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

Start Time: The 5K begins at 5:30 pm. Registration and packet pickup opens at 4:00 PM. Cost: $35 for the race Not only is this a fun race, but it comes [...]

Halloween Pet Portraits

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

It's back! In partnership with Just Walk, join us for a Halloween pet portrait in your pup's favorite place! Options for portraits include either dog or family style. Plan to [...]

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