Newsletters & Guided Tours

Since its formation in March, 1976, the Association for the Preservation of Historic Congressional Cemetery has remained committed to keeping its members informed of Association activities and other actions which affect Congressional Cemetery. The newsletters, therefore, document the recent history of the cemetery and the surrounding community. In addition, each issue contains biographical information about individuals or families interred in the cemetery. In some cases the information was provided by family genealogists and the newsletters therefore contain the only readily available source of information about the individuals or families.

Guided Tours are available from the front gate every Saturday at 11 am April through October and every Sunday at 1 pm April, May, June, September and October. Please come prepared with comfortable clothing and shoes, as the tours often stray from the main paths. Tours are free. Reservations are suggested, not required but walk-ups are always welcome. For a complete schedule of thematic tours, visit the EVENTS page.

Group Tours are available! Congressional Cemetery is committed to remaining an open and vibrant part of Capitol Hill as well as the greater Washington community. We proudly welcome visitors free of charge, as we’ve always done. However, due to the logistics involved and potential for wear and tear on the cemetery, we require organized groups of 10 or more to be guided by a HCC staff member, docent, or DCRA certified guide who has attended a Cemetery training session. HCC 2020 Group Tour Policy.