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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-3-2/2025-12-04/
LOCATION:Historic Congressional Cemetery Chapel\, 1801 E Street\, Southeast\, Washington\, DC\, 20003\, United States
CATEGORIES:Death Awareness,Death Cafe
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SUMMARY:Cemetery Speaker Series: Gravestone Recipes\, with Rosie Grant
DESCRIPTION:SOLD OUT\nThe final Speaker Series guest of 2025 is a real treat! 🍪 Congressional Cemetery is thrilled to welcome Rosie Grant\, author of the newly-released book\, To Die For: A Cookbook of Gravestone Recipes\, on Sunday\, November 23rd at 1 PM. \nRosie Grant (a former Congressional Cemetery intern) has been searching out and documenting the phenomenon of people immortalizing recipes on gravestones. In To Die For\, Rosie collects 40 recipes she’s found across the globe\, carved into headstones or associated with a grave that has a story to share. Each recipe is accompanied by an interview with the remaining family\, plus photography of the food\, the gravestone\, and any memorabilia the family wanted to share. \nRosie Grant baked snickerdoodles based off of the recipe listed on the tombstone of Annabell R. Gunderson in Willits\, California. \nRosie Grant is the creator behind @GhostlyArchive on TikTok and Instagram\, where she researches and re-creates recipes found on gravestones. She works at the Center for the Study of Women at UCLA and is currently working on a food studies certificate at the UCLA Extension School. She received her Masters in Library Science (MLIS) at the University of Maryland with a concentration in digital archives in 2022\, where she got to combine her love of food writing\, cemeteries\, and archival work. The gravestone recipe project first began during her digital archives internship at Congressional Cemetery in Washington\, DC. \nSpeaker Series: Gravestone Recipes with Rosie Grant will include a presentation about Rosie’s tasty travels\, followed by a book signing. The event will conclude with a tour of unique\, personalized gravestones throughout Congressional Cemetery. \nThere are two ticket options for this event: \n1) Regular admission costs $10 \n2) Admission PLUS a copy of Rosie Grant’s To Die For book costs $36. The books will be provided through a partnership with Bold Fork Books. \nBooks will be available to purchase in the Chapel on the day of the event\, as well. \nSpace is limited so be sure to reserve your spot today! Keynote remarks and the book signing will take place inside the Chapel\, and the walking tour will take place on the grounds. The tour is approximately 45 minutes in length. Please come prepared with comfortable clothing and shoes\, as the tours often stray from the main paths. \nSOLD OUT
URL:https://congressionalcemetery.org/event/cemetery-speaker-series-gravestone-recipes-with-rosie-grant/
LOCATION:Historic Congressional Cemetery Chapel\, 1801 E Street\, Southeast\, Washington\, DC\, 20003\, United States
CATEGORIES:Lecture,Speaker Series,Tour
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SUMMARY:Tombs and Tomes Book Club November (In Person)
DESCRIPTION:In The Butchering Art\, the historian Lindsey Fitzharris reveals the shocking world of nineteenth-century surgery on the eve of profound transformation. She conjures up early operating theaters–no place for the squeamish–and surgeons\, working before anesthesia\, who were lauded for their speed and brute strength. These medical pioneers knew that the aftermath of surgery was often more dangerous than their patients’ afflictions\, and they were baffled by the persistent infections that kept mortality rates stubbornly high. At a time when surgery couldn’t have been more hazardous\, an unlikely figure stepped forward: a young\, melancholy Quaker surgeon named Joseph Lister\, who would solve the deadly riddle and change the course of history… \nStill interested? RSVP Here!
URL:https://congressionalcemetery.org/event/tombs-and-tomes-book-club-november-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:20251106T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251106T193000
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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-3-2/2025-11-06/
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:20251106T123000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251106T133000
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SUMMARY:CANCELLED: John Philip Sousa Birthday Concert 2025
DESCRIPTION:Due to the continued lack of government appropriations\, the Marine Band informed us today that they are unable to perform public facing events at this time\, including the wreath laying ceremony and concert in honor of John Philip Sousa scheduled for Thursday\, November 6 at 12:30 PM. They look forward to returning to public performances very soon and we apologize for any inconvenience. \n  \nIn lieu of the full ceremony\, we will have complimentary docent led tours and history hunt school activities available. \n  \n 
URL:https://congressionalcemetery.org/event/john-philip-sousa-birthday-concert-2025/
LOCATION:Historic Congressional Cemetery Chapel\, 1801 E Street\, Southeast\, Washington\, DC\, 20003\, United States
CATEGORIES:Concert,No Dogs Allowed
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251102T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251102T150000
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SUMMARY:Día de los Muertos
DESCRIPTION:Join us for an extraordinary celebration of Día de los Muertos at Historic Congressional Cemetery. In collaboration with special guest and Capitol Hill resident\, Rosa Moreno\, and Death Doula-in-Residence\, Laura Lyster-Mensh\, we will transform the chapel in the center of our grounds into a place of learning\, remembrance\, community gathering\, and celebration of the “Day of the Dead.” \nDía de los Muertos is a tradition that honors loved ones who have passed\, celebrating the ongoing bond between the living and the dead. Millions in Mexico\, Latin America\, and beyond celebrate by creating colorful ofrendas (altars) with photos\, flowers\, food\, and mementos to welcome spirits back to the earthly world. Many also gather in cemeteries or at festivals to share music\, meals\, and remembrance in a joyful celebration of life. \nNow in its second year\, Congressional Cemetery’s Día de los Muertos celebration invites the public to join us on Sunday\, November 2 from 11:00 am to 3:00 pm at the historic chapel to collectively build a large-scale ofrenda honoring our departed loved ones. \n \nAs Rosa Moreno shares\, “Day of the Dead is one of my favorite holidays because we get to set aside a day to celebrate our loved ones that have passed. It’s a festive celebration full of life and joy”. \n \nEveryone is welcome to bring photos of departed loved ones\, some of their favorite foods\, mementos\, flowers (fresh or dried)\, and/or other cherished artifacts from their lives. You can also make something on-site during the event. We will have a variety of hands-on crafts and activities for all ages\, including decorating sugar skulls and crafting paper flowers. You can add your creations to the ofrenda during the event and take them home afterward as a keepsake.  In celebrating the people and things they loved\, we will share stories about those who are gone\, learn about the traditions of Día de los Muertos and similar customs around the world\, and join the community around remembrance and celebration. \n  \nAll are welcome to this all ages event. Accessibility information is detailed below about how to access the cemetery grounds. Visitors are encouraged to collect their items before departing the event; please note that items left behind will be respectfully recycled or donated following the event. \n  \nAre you joining us? CLICK HERE to RSVP. You will receive a reminder a few days before November 2. \n  \nWant to learn more?  \n\nWhat is an ofrenda? CLICK HERE\nPBS News Hour: What is Día de los Muertos? An expert explains the holiday celebrating loved ones who have died\n\n  \nThis free community event is made possible by the Congressional Cemetery’s nonprofit\, The Association for the Preservation of Historic Congressional Cemetery. Donations to the Association are welcomed\, they help us open the grounds for these impactful gatherings and serve our goal in offering death education and awareness activities at our historic cemetery\, “DC’s Greatest Undertaking”! \n  \nAccessibility \nThe path to the Chapel is paved with stone pavers that are accessible to wheelchairs. Historic Congressional Chapel\, where the event will take place\, is roughly a 5-minute walk from our front gate. Golf cart transport is available upon request\, please email Kurt Deion at Kdeion@congressionalcemetery.org. We request at least 24 hours notice to ensure accommodation. \nPlease note that most paved walkways are ADA accessible\, but the historic cemetery grounds throughout the cemetery often have uneven ground. Please exercise caution when moving through the cemetery off the paved pathways. \nCovid Mitigation  \nWhile we do not require folks to wear a mask\, guests are welcome to mask up should they require one. \nSeating \nIn addition to pew seating within the Chapel\, there will be seating available outside at tables for craft activities. \nBathrooms \nIn addition to the bathrooms on the back side of our garage near the front gate\, there will be an ADA portable toilet located near the Chapel. \nDogs \nDogs are welcome on leash. \n  \nQuestions? Please contact staff@congressionalcemetery.org for any event related questions.
URL:https://congressionalcemetery.org/event/dia-de-los-muertos/
LOCATION:Historic Congressional Cemetery Chapel\, 1801 E Street\, Southeast\, Washington\, DC\, 20003\, United States
CATEGORIES:Death Awareness,Dog Friendly
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251002T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251002T193000
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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-3-2/2025-10-02/
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:20250927T130000
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SUMMARY:Cemetery Speaker Series: Tobias Lear\, with Dr. Lindsay M. Chervinsky
DESCRIPTION:Tobias Lear\, circa the 1780s. Courtesy of New England Historical Society \nSign up here!\nIn his capacities as general\, president\, enslaver\, and farmer\, George Washington received support from many individuals who — compared to the nation’s first chief executive — are less remembered. One such person is Tobias Lear\, who in 1784 was recommended by General Benjamin Lincoln to serve as Washington’s executive secretary. Over the next 15 years\, Lear worked for Washington as an indispensable employee and became\, literally\, part of the Washington family. His relationship with Washington ended only with the general’s death in 1799\, which Lear witnessed and recorded in detail. Lear’s own demise in 1816 was followed by his burial in Historic Congressional Cemetery. \nFor this entry of the 2025 Speaker Series\, HCC is thrilled to welcome one of the country’s most sought-out presidential historians\, Dr. Lindsay M. Chervinsky\, to discuss Lear’s life and connection to George Washington. Dr. Chervinsky currently serves as the Executive Director of the George Washington Presidential Library. She is the author of the award-winning books\, The Cabinet: George Washington and the Creation of an American Institution and Making the Presidency: John Adams and the Precedents That Forged the Republic\, and co-editor of Mourning the Presidents: Loss and Legacy in American Culture. She regularly writes for public audiences in the Wall Street Journal\, The Bulwark\, Time Magazine\, USA Today\, CNN\, and the Washington Post. \nFollowing Dr. Chervinsky’s presentation\, come along on a docent-led tour to the grave of Tobias Lear\, as well as the final resting places of more of Washington’s contemporaries and other figures from the nation’s founding era. \nTickets are only $10 and all proceeds go to benefit our non-profit mission of historical preservation and education. Space is limited so be sure to reserve your spot today! Keynote remarks will take place inside the Chapel\, and the walking tour will take place on the grounds. The tour is approximately 45 minutes in length. Please come prepared with comfortable clothing and shoes\, as the tours often stray from the main paths. \nSign up here!
URL:https://congressionalcemetery.org/event/cemetery-speaker-series-tobias-lear-lindsay-chervinsky/
LOCATION:Historic Congressional Cemetery Chapel\, 1801 E Street\, Southeast\, Washington\, DC\, 20003\, United States
CATEGORIES:Lecture,No Dogs Allowed,Speaker Series,Tour
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SUMMARY:Tombs and Tomes Book Club September (In Person)
DESCRIPTION:In 1885 Jane and Leland Stanford cofounded a university to honor their recently deceased young son. After her husband’s death in 1893\, Jane Stanford\, a devoted spiritualist who expected the university to inculcate her values\, steered Stanford into eccentricity and public controversy for more than a decade. In 1905 she was murdered in Hawaii\, a victim\, according to the Honolulu coroner’s jury\, of strychnine poisoning. With her vast fortune the university’s lifeline\, the Stanford president and his allies quickly sought to foreclose challenges to her bequests by constructing a story of death by natural causes. The cover-up gained traction in the murky labyrinths of power\, wealth\, and corruption of Gilded Age San Francisco. The murderer walked… \nStill interested? RSVP Here!
URL:https://congressionalcemetery.org/event/tombs-and-tomes-book-club-september-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:20250904T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250904T193000
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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-3-2/2025-09-04/
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:20250807T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250807T193000
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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-3-2/2025-08-07/
LOCATION:Historic Congressional Cemetery Chapel\, 1801 E Street\, Southeast\, Washington\, DC\, 20003\, United States
CATEGORIES:Death Awareness,Death Cafe
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250801T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250801T220000
DTSTAMP:20260427T121312
CREATED:20250708T170016Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250801T202813Z
UID:10001841-1754074800-1754085600@congressionalcemetery.org
SUMMARY:A Night of Grief Karaoke // Karaoke in the Cemetery
DESCRIPTION:On August 1st\, artist Leigh Davis will premiere Grief Karaoke at Historic Congressional Cemetery\, the first installment of her ongoing series Karaoke in the Cemetery. Historic Congressional Cemetery is designed to support grieving as it manifests—its architecture and natural landscape offering a venue for grief to be acknowledged\, carried\, and with Davis’ work\, shared. This new series is an open invitation to commune and release the burden of carrying grief alone\, instead offering a joyful connection through song to help release some of the isolation that grief can often carry. \nDavis’s artistic practice explores elements of mourning and the spaces we embody in bereavement. With Grief Karaoke\, the artist brings a spirit of connectedness to themes of loss. As there is no one or “right” way to grieve\, we welcome a chorus of voices to connect\, comfort\, and find compassion in the company of others moving through their own process of mourning. Grief Karaoke will activate Historic Congressional Cemetery’s chapel with light and sound\, making this a gathering space for laughter\, tears\, and a place to acknowledge the different kinds of losses and many ways we grieve. \n  \nGrief Karaoke opens Friday. August 1st from 7:00 – 10:00 pm. This event is 21+\nBeer\, wine\, and soft drinks available for sale.\nDoors & Bar Open at 6:30 PM in the HCC Chapel.\nRSVP Here!\n  \nLeigh Davis is an artist and cultural organizer. She makes work to explore themes of grief\, memory\, and storytelling. Delving into how these shared human experiences shape our understanding of identity\, over the past decade she has archived end-of-life experiences\, shaping them into a diverse body of work. Her film\, Inquiry into the ELE\, exhibited at BRIC Contemporary Art (Brooklyn) and Vox Populi (Philadelphia). Her site-based installations\, Vigil and Feeling Tones featured at Green-Wood Cemetery (Brooklyn). Davis has exhibited at Open Source (Brooklyn)\, EFA Project Space (New York)\, Oliver Art Center (Oakland)\, the Kreeger Museum (DC) and Grizzly Grizzly (Philadelphia). She’s created performances for Dixon Place (New York) and Sound Scene at the Hirshhorn Museum (DC). \nIn addition to solo work\, Davis creates projects that intersect with communities; from the Residence series created with residents of the YWCA Brooklyn\, to Quiet Service\, a project centering on Baltimore religious institutions\, to Secular Columbarium for the Island\, a mythological exploration of Southwest DC. She divides her time between Brooklyn\, NY\, and Washington\, DC and currently serves as a Part-Time Associate Professor at Parsons School of Design. \n  \n 
URL:https://congressionalcemetery.org/event/a-night-of-grief-karaoke-karaoke-in-the-cemetery/
LOCATION:Historic Congressional Cemetery Chapel\, 1801 E Street\, Southeast\, Washington\, DC\, 20003\, United States
CATEGORIES:Death Awareness,No Dogs Allowed,Public Art
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250715T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250715T200000
DTSTAMP:20260427T121312
CREATED:20250314T175654Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250314T175654Z
UID:10001751-1752604200-1752609600@congressionalcemetery.org
SUMMARY:Tombs and Tomes Book Club July (In Person)
DESCRIPTION:On January 28\, 1742\, a ramshackle vessel of patched-together wood and cloth washed up on the coast of Brazil. Inside were thirty emaciated men\, barely alive\, and they had an extraordinary tale to tell. They were survivors of His Majesty’s Ship the Wager\, a British vessel that had left England in 1740 on a secret mission during an imperial war with Spain. While the Wager had been chasing a Spanish treasure-filled galleon known as “the prize of all the oceans\,” it had wrecked on a desolate island off the coast of Patagonia. The men\, after being marooned for months and facing starvation\, built the flimsy craft and sailed for more than a hundred days\, traversing nearly 3\,000 miles of storm-wracked seas. They were greeted as heroes. \nBut then . . . six months later\, another\, even more decrepit craft landed on the coast of Chile. This boat contained just three castaways\, and they told a very different story. The thirty sailors who landed in Brazil were not heroes – they were mutineers. The first group responded with countercharges of their own\, of a tyrannical and murderous senior officer and his henchmen. It became clear that while stranded on the island the crew had fallen into anarchy\, with warring factions fighting for dominion over the barren wilderness. As accusations of treachery and murder flew\, the Admiralty convened a court martial to determine who was telling the truth. The stakes were life-and-death–for whomever the court found guilty could hang… \n 
URL:https://congressionalcemetery.org/event/tombs-and-tomes-book-club-july-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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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250703T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250703T193000
DTSTAMP:20260427T121312
CREATED:20250222T113210Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250222T113210Z
UID:10001617-1751565600-1751571000@congressionalcemetery.org
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-3-2/2025-07-03/
LOCATION:Historic Congressional Cemetery Chapel\, 1801 E Street\, Southeast\, Washington\, DC\, 20003\, United States
CATEGORIES:Death Awareness,Death Cafe
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250624T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250624T200000
DTSTAMP:20260427T121312
CREATED:20250603T190456Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250610T194425Z
UID:10001814-1750788000-1750795200@congressionalcemetery.org
SUMMARY:From the Garden: 'Dem Bones Workshop
DESCRIPTION:Do your joints ache? \nIs your spine rounding? \nAre you worried about your bones becoming weaker as you age? \nDo you have trouble keeping your tendons and ligaments in working order? \nIf this sounds like you or a loved one\, then this workshop could be just what you need! \nIt’s a common misconception that these complaints can’t be eased with natural remedies. Our glorious planet provides us with so many fun and delightful medicines to help us age well and ease our imbalances. In fact\, there are abundant herbs that grow right in our backyards and local parks that can help: strengthen and remineralize our bones; tone our tendons and ligaments\, lubricate our joints\, and generally put everything back in it’s proper place and keep it there! \nMany of these remedies contain a miraculous substance called mucilage\, which extracts best in vinegar…a powerful remineralizing remedy in and of itself! \nCome learn from Crystal Woodling about the alchemical wonders and history of herbal healing and vinegars this Summer Solstice in a celebration of everything skeletal! \nYou’ll alchemically craft your very own custom bone mending vinegar in this myth and lore-filled workshop! \n  \n\nRSVP HERE \nSell tickets online with Ticketleap
URL:https://congressionalcemetery.org/event/from-the-garden-dem-bones-workshop/
LOCATION:Historic Congressional Cemetery Chapel\, 1801 E Street\, Southeast\, Washington\, DC\, 20003\, United States
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250605T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250605T193000
DTSTAMP:20260427T121312
CREATED:20250222T113210Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250222T113210Z
UID:10001616-1749146400-1749151800@congressionalcemetery.org
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-3-2/2025-06-05/
LOCATION:Historic Congressional Cemetery Chapel\, 1801 E Street\, Southeast\, Washington\, DC\, 20003\, United States
CATEGORIES:Death Awareness,Death Cafe
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250525T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250525T130000
DTSTAMP:20260427T121312
CREATED:20250506T210015Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250506T210015Z
UID:10001809-1748174400-1748178000@congressionalcemetery.org
SUMMARY:Notes from the Crypt Concert
DESCRIPTION:Join us for classical music in the chapel on Sunday\, May 25th! \nAdmission is free and seating is first come\, first served. Doors open at 11:30 am. All are welcome.
URL:https://congressionalcemetery.org/event/notes-from-the-crypt-concert-4/
LOCATION:Historic Congressional Cemetery Chapel\, 1801 E Street\, Southeast\, Washington\, DC\, 20003\, United States
CATEGORIES:Concert
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250524T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250524T210000
DTSTAMP:20260427T121312
CREATED:20250221T201601Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250506T185017Z
UID:10001712-1748115000-1748120400@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. \n \n  \nKeith Correy is a Washington\, D.C.-based comedian of 19 years. He travels the country\, hitting stages with a weird observant sense of humor and sincere stories of life and self-deprecation.  \n  \n  \n  \n  \n  \n  \n \n  \nDom Grayer is a stand up comedian from the DMV area. His laid back and honest comedic style has quickly made him a DC favorite. He has opened for comedians such as Sam Jay\, Ian Lara\, Megan Gailey\, Julio Diaz\, Aminah Imani\, and Shane Gillis. He has performed at popular venues such as the DC Improv\, The Anthem Music Hall\, and the Kennedy Center! Instagram: @Domgrayer\n  \n  \nBeer\, wine\, and soft drinks available for sale. \nDoors & Bar Open at 7:00 PM in the HCC Chapel. \nGet your Tickets below!
URL:https://congressionalcemetery.org/event/an-evening-with-the-residents-a-comedy-show-2/
LOCATION:Historic Congressional Cemetery Chapel\, 1801 E Street\, Southeast\, Washington\, DC\, 20003\, United States
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250513T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250513T200000
DTSTAMP:20260427T121312
CREATED:20250314T174601Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250314T174601Z
UID:10001749-1747161000-1747166400@congressionalcemetery.org
SUMMARY:Tombs and Tomes Book Club May (In Person)
DESCRIPTION:A tree that sheds poison daggers; a glistening red seed that stops the heart; a shrub that causes paralysis; a vine that strangles; and a leaf that triggered a war. In Wicked Plants \, Stewart takes on over two hundred of Mother Nature’s most appalling creations. It’s an A to Z of plants that kill\, maim\, intoxicate\, and otherwise offend. You’ll learn which plants to avoid (like exploding shrubs)\, which plants make themselves exceedingly unwelcome (like the vine that ate the South)\, and which ones have been killing for centuries (like the weed that killed Abraham Lincoln’s mother). \nMenacing botanical illustrations and splendidly ghastly drawings create a fascinating portrait of the evildoers that may be lurking in your own backyard. Drawing on history\, medicine\, science\, and legend\, this compendium of bloodcurdling botany will entertain\, alarm\, and enlighten even the most intrepid gardeners and nature lovers… \nStill interested? RSVP Here!
URL:https://congressionalcemetery.org/event/tombs-and-tomes-book-club-may-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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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250510T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250510T130000
DTSTAMP:20260427T121312
CREATED:20250319T202341Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250319T202807Z
UID:10001761-1746878400-1746882000@congressionalcemetery.org
SUMMARY:Notes from the Crypt Concert
DESCRIPTION:Join us for classical music in the chapel on Saturday\, May 10th! \nAdmission is free and seating is first come\, first served. Doors open at 11:30 am. All are welcome.
URL:https://congressionalcemetery.org/event/notes-from-the-crypt-concert-3/
LOCATION:Historic Congressional Cemetery Chapel\, 1801 E Street\, Southeast\, Washington\, DC\, 20003\, United States
CATEGORIES:Concert
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250501T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250501T193000
DTSTAMP:20260427T121312
CREATED:20250222T113210Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250222T113210Z
UID:10001615-1746122400-1746127800@congressionalcemetery.org
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-3-2/2025-05-01/
LOCATION:Historic Congressional Cemetery Chapel\, 1801 E Street\, Southeast\, Washington\, DC\, 20003\, United States
CATEGORIES:Death Awareness,Death Cafe
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250419T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250419T110000
DTSTAMP:20260427T121312
CREATED:20250402T182547Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250402T182644Z
UID:10001770-1745056800-1745060400@congressionalcemetery.org
SUMMARY:APHCC Annual Meeting 2025
DESCRIPTION:Please join us for The Association for the Preservation of Historic Congressional Cemetery’s Annual Meeting. Interim Executive Director A.J. Orlikoff will present the 2024 annual report\, sharing the Cemetery’s accomplishments\, challenges\, achievements from last year. After a brief presentation\, Director Orlikoff will field questions from attendees. \nThis annual meeting will take place at 10:00 am and is open to the public. \nPlease email staff@congressionalcemetery.org with any questions.
URL:https://congressionalcemetery.org/event/aphcc-annual-meeting-2025/
LOCATION:Historic Congressional Cemetery Chapel\, 1801 E Street\, Southeast\, Washington\, DC\, 20003\, United States
CATEGORIES:Meeting
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250403T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250403T193000
DTSTAMP:20260427T121312
CREATED:20250222T113210Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250222T113210Z
UID:10001614-1743703200-1743708600@congressionalcemetery.org
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-3-2/2025-04-03/
LOCATION:Historic Congressional Cemetery Chapel\, 1801 E Street\, Southeast\, Washington\, DC\, 20003\, United States
CATEGORIES:Death Awareness,Death Cafe
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250316T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250316T173000
DTSTAMP:20260427T121312
CREATED:20250219T202353Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250314T141530Z
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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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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:20250311T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250311T200000
DTSTAMP:20260427T121312
CREATED:20250124T155633Z
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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:20250306T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250306T193000
DTSTAMP:20260427T121312
CREATED:20250222T113210Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250222T113210Z
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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:20250228T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250228T190000
DTSTAMP:20260427T121312
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SUMMARY:Mortality Tea Room: Death Doula Pop Up
DESCRIPTION:Mortality Tea Room: Death Doula Pop Up   Open Noon-5pm \nFeb 28th: Pop up open from noon -7pm\, join us for a Closing Potluck Dinner 5:00 PM-7:00 PM \nGet ready for a unique experience this February at the Historic Congressional Cemetery! This pop-up project will be in the chapel\, open most days in February from Wednesday through Sunday from noon to 6 pm\, where you can freely explore the often-taboo topic of death in a warm and inviting atmosphere. Laura\, our Death Doula In Residence\, will welcome you to stop by to engage in meaningful conversations\, discover valuable resources\, and partake in activities that promote understanding and acceptance of this universal experience called death. No reservations are necessary but check the death doula’s instagram to make sure we are open before you come down. \nAMONG AVAILABLE EXPERIENCES: Write your own obituary\, play Death Deck\, make a nature mandala\, exchange plant cuttings\, or participate in a mini-death cafe. Learn about advance directives\, living wills\, green burial\, hospice\, and death binders. Come on your own or bring friends and family. Children are more than welcome to join in and will find activities designed just for them. While the event is free\, your generous donations to the cemetery foundation will be immensely appreciated\, helping us preserve this historical site for future generations. Come\, share\, and be part of this life-enhancing experience.  \nHowever\, this is subject to change depending on funeral and cemetery needs. Follow this project and see open hours on the death doula’s Instagram or via the sign at the front gate. \n 
URL:https://congressionalcemetery.org/event/mortality-tea-room-death-doula-pop-up-3/
LOCATION:Historic Congressional Cemetery Chapel\, 1801 E Street\, Southeast\, Washington\, DC\, 20003\, United States
CATEGORIES:Death Awareness,Death Dialogues
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250227T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250227T170000
DTSTAMP:20260427T121312
CREATED:20250205T182657Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250205T182657Z
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SUMMARY:Mortality Tea Room: Death Doula Pop Up
DESCRIPTION:Mortality Tea Room: Death Doula Pop Up\nGet ready for a unique experience this February at the Historic Congressional Cemetery! This pop-up project will be in the chapel\, open most days in February from Wednesday through Sunday from noon to 5pm\, where you can freely explore the often-taboo topic of death in a warm and inviting atmosphere. Laura\, our Death Doula In Residence\, will welcome you to stop by to engage in meaningful conversations\, discover valuable resources\, and partake in activities that promote understanding and acceptance of this universal experience called death. No reservations are necessary\, but check the death doula’s Instagram to make sure we are open before you come down.\n\nAMONG AVAILABLE EXPERIENCES: Write your own obituary\, play Death Deck\, make a nature mandala\, exchange plant cuttings\, or participate in a mini-death cafe. Learn about advance directives\, living wills\, green burial\, hospice\, and death binders. Come on your own or bring friends and family. Children are more than welcome to join in and will find activities designed just for them. While the event is free\, your generous donations to the cemetery foundation will be immensely appreciated\, helping us preserve this historical site for future generations. Come\, share\, and be part of this life-enhancing experience. \nHowever\, this is subject to change depending on funeral and cemetery needs. Follow this project and see open hours on the death doula’s Instagram or via the sign at the front gate.
URL:https://congressionalcemetery.org/event/mortality-tea-room-death-doula-pop-up-4-10/
LOCATION:Historic Congressional Cemetery Chapel\, 1801 E Street\, Southeast\, Washington\, DC\, 20003\, United States
CATEGORIES:Death Awareness,Death Dialogues
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250226T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250226T170000
DTSTAMP:20260427T121312
CREATED:20250205T182549Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250205T182549Z
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SUMMARY:Mortality Tea Room: Death Doula Pop Up
DESCRIPTION:Mortality Tea Room: Death Doula Pop Up\nGet ready for a unique experience this February at the Historic Congressional Cemetery! This pop-up project will be in the chapel\, open most days in February from Wednesday through Sunday from noon to 5pm\, where you can freely explore the often-taboo topic of death in a warm and inviting atmosphere. Laura\, our Death Doula In Residence\, will welcome you to stop by to engage in meaningful conversations\, discover valuable resources\, and partake in activities that promote understanding and acceptance of this universal experience called death. No reservations are necessary\, but check the death doula’s Instagram to make sure we are open before you come down.\n\nAMONG AVAILABLE EXPERIENCES: Write your own obituary\, play Death Deck\, make a nature mandala\, exchange plant cuttings\, or participate in a mini-death cafe. Learn about advance directives\, living wills\, green burial\, hospice\, and death binders. Come on your own or bring friends and family. Children are more than welcome to join in and will find activities designed just for them. While the event is free\, your generous donations to the cemetery foundation will be immensely appreciated\, helping us preserve this historical site for future generations. Come\, share\, and be part of this life-enhancing experience. \nHowever\, this is subject to change depending on funeral and cemetery needs. Follow this project and see open hours on the death doula’s Instagram or via the sign at the front gate.
URL:https://congressionalcemetery.org/event/mortality-tea-room-death-doula-pop-up-4-9/
LOCATION:Historic Congressional Cemetery Chapel\, 1801 E Street\, Southeast\, Washington\, DC\, 20003\, United States
CATEGORIES:Death Awareness,Death Dialogues
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