Historic Congressional Cemetery
African Americans at Congressional Cemetery: Guided Docent Tour
Historic Congressional Cemetery 1801 E Street, Southeast, Washington, DC, United StatesAfrican Americans, across history, have left their mark on the United States and this story of tragedy, endurance, and triumph are echoed in the graves of many individuals who are interred at Congressional Cemetery. From the formerly enslaved, to philosophers, to DC's Mayor for Life, come and join one of our expert docents for an [...]
Only at Congressional Guided Introductory Tour
Historic Congressional Cemetery 1801 E Street, Southeast, Washington, DC, United StatesJoin 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 [...]
Cherry Blossom 5k 2024
Historic Congressional Cemetery 1801 E Street, Southeast, Washington, DC, United StatesSee the Results Here!!! Every spring, Congressional Cemetery blooms with new life as we welcome the reawakening of our environmental treasures, including several species of DC's iconic cherry blossom trees! These beautiful spring hallmarks punctuate every spring in DC with their stunning beauty. While typically associated with the tidal basin, Congressional Cemetery has dozens of [...]
Only at Congressional Guided Introductory Tour
Historic Congressional Cemetery 1801 E Street, Southeast, Washington, DC, United StatesJoin 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 [...]
Qing Ming [Grave Sweeping Day] with the 1882 Foundation
Historic Congressional Cemetery 1801 E Street, Southeast, Washington, DC, United StatesJoin Congressional Cemetery and the 1882 Foundation on April 6 for grave-cleaning and memorialization of our Range 99 Chinese American Memorial! HCC staff, representatives from the 1882 foundation, and families get together to dedicate new memorial bricks and launch HCC's new Range 99 pamphlet to the public. Kicking off at 10 AM, our Qing Ming [...]
Celebration for New Art Installation: The Landscape Listens by Tommy Bobo
Historic Congressional Cemetery 1801 E Street, Southeast, Washington, DC, United StatesHistoric Congressional Cemetery is thrilled to announce a new, temporary public art installation by artist Tommy Bobo, The Landscape Listens. Please join us for the opening reception with the artist, curator, and cemetery staff on Thursday, March 28th, 6-8pm. The installation will be on view to the public March 28-June 30, 2024 at the end of our [...]
Notes from the Crypt
Historic Congressional Cemetery 1801 E Street, Southeast, Washington, DC, United StatesJoin us for classical music in the chapel, featuring cello duos performed by Britton Riley and Eugena Chang Riley. Admission is free and seating is first come, first served. Doors open at 11:30 am. All are welcome.
African Americans at Congressional Cemetery: Guided Docent Tour
Historic Congressional Cemetery 1801 E Street, Southeast, Washington, DC, United StatesAfrican Americans, across history, have left their mark on the United States and this story of tragedy, endurance, and triumph are echoed in the graves of many individuals who are interred at Congressional Cemetery. From the formerly enslaved, to philosophers, to DC's Mayor for Life, come and join one of our expert docents for an exploration [...]
Death Doula Days
Historic Congressional Cemetery 1801 E Street, Southeast, Washington, DC, United StatesThis is our final Death Doula Day activity for 2023. This end of year session in our end of life topic will be a celebration and a remembrance of an extraordinary project. Come with a dish to share for a Death Doula Day community meal, from 11am to 1pm.Come remember the activities, the guests, the conversations we engaged in over the year and reconnect with others who have been with us one time, many times, or even haven't been able to attend but always wanted to!
Wreaths Across America Wreath Laying
Historic Congressional Cemetery 1801 E Street, Southeast, Washington, DC, United StatesPlease join Congressional Cemetery Staff in our partnership with Wreaths Across America to lay wreaths at the gravesites of our resident veterans this Holiday Season! Wreaths Across America is a US-based Non-Profit Organization started in 2007 by Wreath Producer Morrill Worcester. Every year, in partnership with shipping companies, truckers, living veterans, cemetery staff, and all [...]