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Day of Remembrance

Historic Congressional Cemetery 1801 E Street, Southeast, Washington, DC, United States

Join Congressional Cemetery leadership and volunteers at a Day of Remembrance on November 1st on the cemetery’s grounds. Hundreds of flowers, sponsored by Christ Church + Washington Parish and a generous donor, will be offered to visitors to place on the gravestones of friends, neighbors, and notables from 9 am – 5 pm. This event is free and open to the public. Help us remember the wonderful people who built our community.

Soul Strolls: Tragic Lives & Demise

Historic Congressional Cemetery 1801 E Street, Southeast, Washington, DC, United States

Washington, DC, like any American setting, is no stranger to tragedy. It textured the lives of the millions of people who have called the region home. Their stories reflect our [...]

Boneyard Bootcamp

Boneyard Bootcamp

Historic Congressional Cemetery 1801 E Street, Southeast, Washington, DC, United States

Boneyard Bootcamp Saturday at 1pm - September 23rd through October 28th, 2023. FREE! Stay ahead of the grim reaper ! Come ready to sweat and leave in spooktacular good shape [...]

Soul Strolls: Tragic Lives & Demise

Historic Congressional Cemetery 1801 E Street, Southeast, Washington, DC, United States

Washington, DC, like any American setting, is no stranger to tragedy. It textured the lives of the millions of people who have called the region home. Their stories reflect our [...]

VCDC’s October Gathering

Historic Congressional Cemetery 1801 E Street, Southeast, Washington, DC, United States

DCVC October Gathering at the Congressional Cemetery DCVC is thrilled to return to Congressional Cemetery for our October gathering! VC is a nonprofit collective of leading documentary filmmakers and video journalists from [...]

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Belva Lockwood Signage Dedication

Historic Congressional Cemetery 1801 E Street, Southeast, Washington, DC, United States

Belva Lockwood is one of the most notable individuals interred at Congressional Cemetery. A lawyer, activist, and women's rights pioneer, she authored a sterling legal career, blazing a trail for [...]

Soul Strolls: Tragic Lives & Demise

Historic Congressional Cemetery 1801 E Street, Southeast, Washington, DC, United States

Washington, DC, like any American setting, is no stranger to tragedy. It textured the lives of the millions of people who have called the region home. Their stories reflect our [...]

Boneyard Bootcamp

Boneyard Bootcamp

Historic Congressional Cemetery 1801 E Street, Southeast, Washington, DC, United States

Boneyard Bootcamp Saturday at 1pm - September 23rd through October 28th, 2023. FREE! Stay ahead of the grim reaper ! Come ready to sweat and leave in spooktacular good shape [...]

Soul Strolls: Tragic Lives & Demise

Historic Congressional Cemetery 1801 E Street, Southeast, Washington, DC, United States

Washington, DC, like any American setting, is no stranger to tragedy. It textured the lives of the millions of people who have called the region home. Their stories reflect our [...]

Dead Man’s Run 2023

Historic Congressional Cemetery 1801 E Street, Southeast, Washington, DC, United States

Dead Man’s Run is Congressional Cemetery’s annual 5k race. And in 2023, it's back and spookier than ever! Please join us Saturday, October 14 at 5:30 PM for the region's [...]

Boneyard Bootcamp

Boneyard Bootcamp

Historic Congressional Cemetery 1801 E Street, Southeast, Washington, DC, United States

Boneyard Bootcamp Saturday at 1pm - September 23rd through October 28th, 2023. FREE! Stay ahead of the grim reaper ! Come ready to sweat and leave in spooktacular good shape [...]

Boneyard Bootcamp

Boneyard Bootcamp

Historic Congressional Cemetery 1801 E Street, Southeast, Washington, DC, United States

Boneyard Bootcamp Saturday at 1pm - September 23rd through October 28th, 2023. FREE! Stay ahead of the grim reaper ! Come ready to sweat and leave in spooktacular good shape [...]

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