Historic Congressional Cemetery Chapel
Death Cafe at Congressional Cemetery
Historic Congressional Cemetery Chapel 1801 E Street, Southeast, Washington, DC, United StatesWe welcome you to join us at one of our monthly Death Cafes at Historic Congressional Cemetery. As an active burial ground, Historic Congressional Cemetery is well acquainted with death, but just what is a Death Cafe? Death Cafe is a global movement to encourage discussion about the often-taboo subject of death. These are intimate [...]
Tombs and Tomes Book Club March (In Person)
Historic Congressional Cemetery Chapel 1801 E Street, Southeast, Washington, DC, United StatesTombs and Tomes is Congressional Cemetery’s book club. We meet every other month on the second Tuesday in our historic Chapel, and we discuss primarily non-fiction books. Our book selections have no rhyme and reason; however, our choices tend to stray towards the macabre, as is natural for a cemetery book club. Our very first meeting was in September [...]
Death Cafe at Congressional Cemetery
Historic Congressional Cemetery Chapel 1801 E Street, Southeast, Washington, DC, United StatesWe welcome you to join us at one of our monthly Death Cafes at Historic Congressional Cemetery. As an active burial ground, Historic Congressional Cemetery is well acquainted with death, but just what is a Death Cafe? Death Cafe is a global movement to encourage discussion about the often-taboo subject of death. These are intimate [...]
Ardmore: Celtic Americana Concert
Historic Congressional Cemetery Chapel 1801 E Street, Southeast, Washington, DC, United StatesArdmore: Celtic Americana live in concert An evening of traditional and contemporary Irish ballads Saturday, March 2nd 7:30pm -9:00 pm Tickets $25 Ardmore is a local band that plays traditional and contemporary Celtic music. They are passionate about Irish American history and heritage who help keep traditions and culture alive through music. Enjoy live music [...]
Tombs and Tomes Book Club January (In Person)
Historic Congressional Cemetery Chapel 1801 E Street, Southeast, Washington, DC, United StatesTombs and Tomes is Congressional Cemetery’s book club. We meet every other month on the second Tuesday in our historic Chapel, and we discuss primarily non-fiction books. Our book selections have no rhyme and reason; however, our choices tend to stray towards the macabre, as is natural for a cemetery book club. Our very first meeting was in September [...]
Notes From the Crypt Holiday Concert
Historic Congressional Cemetery Chapel 1801 E Street, Southeast, Washington, DC, United StatesEnjoy holiday favorites performed by musicians from the National Symphony Orchestra. This is a FREE event - no tickets or reservations are required. Seating is first come, first served. Door open at 11:30am. Join us! Download Flyer
Death Cafe
Historic Congressional Cemetery Chapel 1801 E Street, Southeast, Washington, DC, United StatesAs an active burial ground, Historic Congressional Cemetery is well acquainted with death. But just what is a Death Cafe? Death Cafe is a global movement facilitating thoughts and discussion about the often taboo subject of death, It’s a intimate informal gathering to discuss death while eating cake and drinking tea. There is no agenda [...]
John Philip Sousa Birthday Concert 2023
Historic Congressional Cemetery Chapel 1801 E Street, Southeast, Washington, DC, United StatesPlease join Congressional Cemetery and the Marine Band for a celebration of the life and legacy of John Philip Sousa. The Marine Band plays the music the "March King" composed at his graveside every year on his birthday and the public is welcome and encouraged to attend, for free! Congressional Cemetery will start the program [...]
November Project DC Workout
Historic Congressional Cemetery Chapel 1801 E Street, Southeast, Washington, DC, United StatesJoin November Project DC for a morning running and bodyweight workout starting at the Congressional Cemetery Chapel at 6:30AM. Whether you are looking to meet new people or get a good sweat in while the sunrises, NPDC has a place for you. All fitness levels welcome and everyone is encouraged to wear all black and [...]
Death Cafe
Historic Congressional Cemetery Chapel 1801 E Street, Southeast, Washington, DC, United StatesAs an active burial ground, Historic Congressional Cemetery is well acquainted with death. But just what is a Death Cafe? Death Cafe is a global movement facilitating thoughts and discussion about the often taboo subject of death, It’s a intimate informal gathering to discuss death while eating cake and drinking tea. There is no agenda [...]