Tour Videos

Join a Congressional Cemetery docent for an introductory guided tour of Historic Congressional Cemetery. Docents give a broad look at the cemetery’s history and select some stories about their favorite residents. Join us for a grab bag of history and lore! To view all of our recorded docent tours, click here.

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Rich History

Read on for a brief history of Historic Congressional Cemetery.

Congressional Cemetery hours

  • Cemetery grounds are open daily from dawn to dusk

  • Cemetery office is open Monday through Friday from 9:00 am – 5:00 pm

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