Civil War Tour
Join military historian Charles Bowery for a guided tour of the Civil War history at Congressional Cemetery.
Civil War Tour
Join military historian Charles Bowery for a guided tour of the Civil War history at Congressional Cemetery.
CANCELLED: Cemetery Spirits & Stories: LGBT Icons
Join us for an evening of wine, spirits, and stories in the cemetery that J. Edgar Hoover, Madam Mary Anne Hall, and Marion Berry all call their eternal home. As the sun begins its descent, we will sip wine in the very vault where Dolley Madison had once lain. Afterward, attendees will take a rarely-given [...]
Civil War Tour Schedule Available
Mark your calendars! The 2014 Civil War tour schedule is now updated. All tours are free and are led by Civil War expert Steve Hammond. Note the special tour on June 21st, when Congressional Cemetery will hold a memorial service for the victims of the 1864 DC Arsenal explosion.
Romance and Tragedy at Congressional Cemetery
We're excited to announce a special upcoming event at Congressional Cemetery in honor of Valentine's Day. And as you might imagine, it's a tad unorthodox: As the advertisement suggests, the tour won't be your usual saccharine and sappy fare (although no offense to those who enjoy that sort of thing). Any self-respecting Valentine's Day event [...]