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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-2/2025-03-01/
LOCATION:Historic Congressional Cemetery Gatehouse\, 1801 E Street\, Southeast\, Washington\, DC\, 20003\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250301T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250301T150000
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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/2025-03-01/
LOCATION:Historic Congressional Cemetery\, 1801 E Street\, Southeast\, Washington\, DC\, 20003\, United States
CATEGORIES:No Dogs Allowed
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250306T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250306T193000
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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-3-2/2025-03-06/
LOCATION:Historic Congressional Cemetery Chapel\, 1801 E Street\, Southeast\, Washington\, DC\, 20003\, United States
CATEGORIES:Death Awareness,Death Cafe
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250308T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250308T150000
DTSTAMP:20251024T195509Z
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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/2025-03-08/
LOCATION:Historic Congressional Cemetery\, 1801 E Street\, Southeast\, Washington\, DC\, 20003\, United States
CATEGORIES:No Dogs Allowed
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250311T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250311T200000
DTSTAMP:20250314T175012Z
CREATED:20250124T155633Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250314T175012Z
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SUMMARY:Tombs and Tomes Book Club March (In Person)
DESCRIPTION:Two teens. Two diaries. Two social panics. One incredible fraud. \nIn 1971\, Go Ask Alice reinvented the young adult genre with a blistering portrayal of sex\, psychosis\, and teenage self-destruction. The supposed diary of a middle-class addict\, Go Ask Alice terrified adults and cemented LSD’s fearsome reputation\, fueling support for the War on Drugs. Five million copies later\, Go Ask Alice remains a divisive bestseller\, outraging censors and earning new fans\, all of them drawn by the book’s mythic premise: A Real Diary\, by Anonymous. \nBut Alice was only the beginning. \nIn 1979\, another diary rattled the culture\, setting the stage for a national meltdown. The posthumous memoir of an alleged teenage Satanist\, Jay’s Journal merged with a frightening new crisis—adolescent suicide—to create a literal witch hunt\, shattering countless lives and poisoning whole communities. \nIn reality\, Go Ask Alice and Jay’s Journal came from the same dark place: Beatrice Sparks\, a serial con artist who betrayed a grieving family\, stole a dead boy’s memory\, and lied her way to the National Book Awards. \nUnmask Alice: LSD\, Satanic Panic\, and the Imposter Behind the World’s Most Notorious Diaries is a true story of contagious deception. It stretches from Hollywood to Quantico\, and passes through a tiny patch of Utah nicknamed “the fraud capital of America.” It’s the story of a doomed romance and a vengeful celebrity. Of a lazy press and a public mob. Of two suicidal teenagers\, and their exploitation by a literary vampire. \nUnmask Alice . . . where truth is stranger than nonfiction.
URL:https://congressionalcemetery.org/event/tombs-and-tomes-book-club-march-in-person-2/
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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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250312T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250312T200000
DTSTAMP:20250124T161424Z
CREATED:20250124T161424Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250124T161424Z
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SUMMARY:Tombs and Tomes Book Club March (Virtual)
DESCRIPTION:Two teens. Two diaries. Two social panics. One incredible fraud. \nIn 1971\, Go Ask Alice reinvented the young adult genre with a blistering portrayal of sex\, psychosis\, and teenage self-destruction. The supposed diary of a middle-class addict\, Go Ask Alice terrified adults and cemented LSD’s fearsome reputation\, fueling support for the War on Drugs. Five million copies later\, Go Ask Alice remains a divisive bestseller\, outraging censors and earning new fans\, all of them drawn by the book’s mythic premise: A Real Diary\, by Anonymous. \nBut Alice was only the beginning. \nIn 1979\, another diary rattled the culture\, setting the stage for a national meltdown. The posthumous memoir of an alleged teenage Satanist\, Jay’s Journal merged with a frightening new crisis—adolescent suicide—to create a literal witch hunt\, shattering countless lives and poisoning whole communities. \nIn reality\, Go Ask Alice and Jay’s Journal came from the same dark place: Beatrice Sparks\, a serial con artist who betrayed a grieving family\, stole a dead boy’s memory\, and lied her way to the National Book Awards. \nUnmask Alice: LSD\, Satanic Panic\, and the Imposter Behind the World’s Most Notorious Diaries is a true story of contagious deception. It stretches from Hollywood to Quantico\, and passes through a tiny patch of Utah nicknamed “the fraud capital of America.” It’s the story of a doomed romance and a vengeful celebrity. Of a lazy press and a public mob. Of two suicidal teenagers\, and their exploitation by a literary vampire. \nUnmask Alice . . . where truth is stranger than nonfiction.
URL:https://congressionalcemetery.org/event/tombs-and-tomes-book-club-march-virtual-2/
LOCATION:Zoom\, DC\, United States
CATEGORIES:Book Club - In Person,Tombs & Tomes
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250315T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250315T120000
DTSTAMP:20250625T180152Z
CREATED:20240731T190725Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250625T180152Z
UID:10001652-1742032800-1742040000@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-2/2025-03-15/
LOCATION:Historic Congressional Cemetery Gatehouse\, 1801 E Street\, Southeast\, Washington\, DC\, 20003\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250315T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250315T150000
DTSTAMP:20251024T195509Z
CREATED:20240917T142313Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251024T195509Z
UID:10001330-1742036400-1742050800@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/2025-03-15/
LOCATION:Historic Congressional Cemetery\, 1801 E Street\, Southeast\, Washington\, DC\, 20003\, United States
CATEGORIES:No Dogs Allowed
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250315T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250315T210000
DTSTAMP:20250225T181642Z
CREATED:20250219T200617Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250225T181642Z
UID:10001710-1742067000-1742072400@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. \nBeer\, wine\, and soft drinks available for sale. \nDoors & Bar Open at 7:00 PM in the HCC Chapel. \nComic Line Up \nElizabeth Booker Houston: Elizabeth Booker Houston is a comedienne who hails from Memphis\, Tennessee and now calls the DC metro area home. She has performed at venues such as the Lincoln Theater in DC and the DC Improv\, and headlined at the DC Comedy Loft\, Mic Drop\, FunnyBone\, and West Side Comedy Club. She has worked with comedians such as DL Hughley\, Atsuko Okatsuka\, and Chaunté Wayans. When Elizabeth is not on stage\, you can find her making witty and funny commentary on Instagram\, TikTok\, YouTube\, and Substack where she has amassed millions of views and hundreds of thousands of followers. \nStacey Axler: Stacey Axler has been performing regularly since 2021\, at shows and clubs throughout DC and Maryland. Stacey has performed in comedy festivals such as the North Carolina Comedy Festival\, Solocom in NYC and the Sixth City Comedy Festival. Stacey also hosts a monthly standup show. \nDavid Balagizi: David Balagizi is a young comic\, who lights an audience with his crowd work\, African upbringing\, and also his weird observations. 
He’s amassed an amazing 1 Million on Social Media with his hilarious videos! David has also had the pleasure of working with headliners like Joe List\, Faizon Love and Steve Byrne! And has headlined all across the DMV area and NY. \nJoey Friedman: Joey began performing at her parent’s dinner table in Monsey\, NY. As a cancer survivor\, she has nothing to fear and delivers jokes with an unshakable frankness. She can be found regularly hosting and featuring at the DC Improv for acts such as Louis Katz\, Brad Williams\, Emily Catalano and Adam Ray. Most recently\, she featured in Ari Shaffir’s upcoming special. Every year\, she co-produces alongside Improbable Comedy and Cyrus Chansler\, a special fundraiser stand up show\, Sense of Tumor\, featuring all survivors\, thrivers and caregivers. \nPatty Mata: Patty is a DC based comic\, originally from Canada\, who has hosted at the Arlington Drafthouse for Adam Conover\, Dulce Sloan and Matt Friendly. When Patty isn’t doing comedy\, she is a local social worker who is desperately trying not to get deported. She enjoys poking fun at the state of the country’s affairs and will accept maple syrup as a tradable good. \nGet your Tickets below!
URL:https://congressionalcemetery.org/event/an-evening-with-the-residents-a-comedy-show/
LOCATION:Historic Congressional Cemetery Chapel\, 1801 E Street\, Southeast\, Washington\, DC\, 20003\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250316T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250316T173000
DTSTAMP:20250314T141530Z
CREATED:20250219T202353Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250314T141530Z
UID:10001711-1742140800-1742146200@congressionalcemetery.org
SUMMARY:Ardmore in Concert
DESCRIPTION:Ardmore- Celtic Americana \nCelebrate St. Patrick’s Day at Congressional Cemetery with a late afternoon performance of traditional and contemporary Irish ballads. \nArdmore is a local band that plays traditional and contemporary Celtic music. They are passionate about Irish American history and heritage and help keep traditions and culture alive through music. \nCongressional Cemetery is the final resting place for dozens of Irish Americans. Their rich contributions to the history of the United States and Washington\, D.C. help form the country into the nation it is today. In celebration of HCC’s Irish and Irish American interred residents\, please join us for festive music\, history and beverages in our historic chapel. \nDoors & Bar Open at 3:30pm \nBeer\, wine\, Irish whiskey\, and soft drinks available for sale. \nBuy Tickets Below!
URL:https://congressionalcemetery.org/event/ardmore-celtic-americana-concert/
LOCATION:Historic Congressional Cemetery Chapel\, 1801 E Street\, Southeast\, Washington\, DC\, 20003\, United States
CATEGORIES:Concert
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250321T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250321T150000
DTSTAMP:20250320T181158Z
CREATED:20250218T133458Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250320T181158Z
UID:10001705-1742558400-1742569200@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/funeral-service-8/
LOCATION:DC
CATEGORIES:Funeral,No Dogs Allowed
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250322T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250322T150000
DTSTAMP:20251024T195509Z
CREATED:20240917T142313Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251024T195509Z
UID:10001331-1742641200-1742655600@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/2025-03-22/
LOCATION:Historic Congressional Cemetery\, 1801 E Street\, Southeast\, Washington\, DC\, 20003\, United States
CATEGORIES:No Dogs Allowed
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250324T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250324T130000
DTSTAMP:20250320T181052Z
CREATED:20250107T161838Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250320T181052Z
UID:10001648-1742810400-1742821200@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/funeral-service-7/
LOCATION:DC
CATEGORIES:Funeral,No Dogs Allowed
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250329T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250329T120000
DTSTAMP:20250625T180152Z
CREATED:20240731T190725Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250625T180152Z
UID:10001653-1743242400-1743249600@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-2/2025-03-29/
LOCATION:Historic Congressional Cemetery Gatehouse\, 1801 E Street\, Southeast\, Washington\, DC\, 20003\, United States
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250329T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250329T123000
DTSTAMP:20250723T210025Z
CREATED:20250312T184654Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250723T210025Z
UID:10001738-1743246000-1743251400@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-2/2025-03-29/
LOCATION:Historic Congressional Cemetery\, 1801 E Street\, Southeast\, Washington\, DC\, 20003\, United States
CATEGORIES:No Dogs Allowed,Tour
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250329T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250329T150000
DTSTAMP:20251024T195509Z
CREATED:20240917T142313Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251024T195509Z
UID:10001332-1743246000-1743260400@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/2025-03-29/
LOCATION:Historic Congressional Cemetery\, 1801 E Street\, Southeast\, Washington\, DC\, 20003\, United States
CATEGORIES:No Dogs Allowed
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250330T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250330T160000
DTSTAMP:20250327T174640Z
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LAST-MODIFIED:20250327T174640Z
UID:10001681-1743332400-1743350400@congressionalcemetery.org
SUMMARY:Spring Fair
DESCRIPTION:Celebrate the arrival of spring at Historic Congressional Cemetery’s Spring Fair on March 30th!\nJoin us for an unforgettable day surrounded by the serene beauty of our historic cemetery grounds. Discover a vibrant marketplace featuring eco-friendly products\, sustainable gifts\, handmade crafts\, and wholesome eco-treats. From upcycled treasures and organic goods to environmentally conscious creations\, there’s something special for everyone to enjoy this season. \nOur Spring Fair is a celebration of community and a commitment to promoting sustainable living and preserving our natural heritage. In addition to shopping\, you’ll have the opportunity to engage with inspiring educational programs held in the chapel\, covering topics such as eco-burial\, sustainable gardening\, and our journey towards becoming an accredited arboretum\, proudly supported by The Garden Club of America. \nDon’t miss this chance to support a greener future and immerse yourself in a diverse array of sustainable offerings. Whether you’re looking to find unique gifts\, learn something new\, or simply enjoy the beautiful surroundings\, our Spring Fair is the perfect event to welcome the season. \nMark your calendars and join us in honoring nature and promoting sustainable stewardship this spring! \nDogs\, and their owners\, are welcome at the event! We just ask that all dogs are on leash during the event.
URL:https://congressionalcemetery.org/event/spring-fair/
LOCATION:Historic Congressional Cemetery\, 1801 E Street\, Southeast\, Washington\, DC\, 20003\, United States
CATEGORIES:No Dogs Allowed
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