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SUMMARY:Introductory Tour
DESCRIPTION:Purchase Tickets Here!\nJoin us for a guided introductory 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 the past. On this tour of approximately 90 minutes\, one of our trained docents will share with you the stories of some of Congressional’s interred residents while walking the beautiful and scenic cemetery grounds. \n \n\nTickets are only $5 and all proceeds go to benefitting our non-profit mission of historical preservation and education. This is a non-refundable donation.\n\n\n\nPlease come prepared with comfortable and weather-appropriate clothing and shoes\, as the tours often stray from the main paths. Tours are rain or shine. Visitors may meet docents at the front gate of the cemetery located at the corner of E St. and Potomac Ave.\n\n\nThe cemetery is closed to dogs on Saturdays from 11am – 3pm.\nPurchase Tickets Here!
URL:https://congressionalcemetery.org/event/introductory-tour/2026-09-12/
LOCATION:Historic Congressional Cemetery\, 1801 E Street\, Southeast\, Washington\, DC\, 20003\, United States
CATEGORIES:Tour
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SUMMARY:Closed to Dogs
DESCRIPTION:Congressional Cemetery is closed to all dogs each Saturday from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. for family grave site visits as well as during: \nFunerals  |  Private & community events  |  Federal holidays
URL:https://congressionalcemetery.org/event/closed-to-dogs/2026-09-12/
LOCATION:Historic Congressional Cemetery\, 1801 E Street\, Southeast\, Washington\, DC\, 20003\, United States
CATEGORIES:No Dogs Allowed
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260913T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260913T143000
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SUMMARY:Congressional Unleashed: Pets Guided Tour
DESCRIPTION:Purchase Tickets Here!\nIn honor of National Pet Memorial Day\, Historic Congressional Cemetery is once again offering the Congressional Unleashed: Pets Guided Tour. This variation of our introductory tour highlights a selection of some of our notable residents\, many of whom were devoted to dogs and pets. You’ll learn about the origin of our celebrated K9 Corps and its vital role in the cemetery’s transformation from endangered historic site to national historic landmark. True to its name\, the “Unleashed” tour goes for its walk when the grounds are open to members of our off-leash dog walking program. You may also bring your own furry friend on this tour if you are a K9 Corps Member or if you purchase a day pass in addition to your ticket. \nTickets are only $10 and all proceeds go to benefitting our non-profit mission of historical preservation and education. This is a non-refundable donation.\n\nPlease come prepared with comfortable and weather-appropriate clothing and shoes\, as the tours often stray from the main paths. Tours are rain or shine. Visitors may meet docents at the front gate of the cemetery located at the corner of E St. and Potomac Ave.\nPurchase Tickets Here!
URL:https://congressionalcemetery.org/event/congressional-unleashed-pets-guided-tour-2026/
LOCATION:Historic Congressional Cemetery\, 1801 E Street\, Southeast\, Washington\, DC\, 20003\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260919T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260919T123000
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LAST-MODIFIED:20260609T190812Z
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SUMMARY:Introductory Tour
DESCRIPTION:Purchase Tickets Here!\nJoin us for a guided introductory 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 the past. On this tour of approximately 90 minutes\, one of our trained docents will share with you the stories of some of Congressional’s interred residents while walking the beautiful and scenic cemetery grounds. \n \n\nTickets are only $5 and all proceeds go to benefitting our non-profit mission of historical preservation and education. This is a non-refundable donation.\n\n\n\nPlease come prepared with comfortable and weather-appropriate clothing and shoes\, as the tours often stray from the main paths. Tours are rain or shine. Visitors may meet docents at the front gate of the cemetery located at the corner of E St. and Potomac Ave.\n\n\nThe cemetery is closed to dogs on Saturdays from 11am – 3pm.\nPurchase Tickets Here!
URL:https://congressionalcemetery.org/event/introductory-tour/2026-09-19/
LOCATION:Historic Congressional Cemetery\, 1801 E Street\, Southeast\, Washington\, DC\, 20003\, United States
CATEGORIES:Tour
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260919T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260919T150000
DTSTAMP:20251024T195509Z
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LAST-MODIFIED:20251024T195509Z
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SUMMARY:Closed to Dogs
DESCRIPTION:Congressional Cemetery is closed to all dogs each Saturday from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. for family grave site visits as well as during: \nFunerals  |  Private & community events  |  Federal holidays
URL:https://congressionalcemetery.org/event/closed-to-dogs/2026-09-19/
LOCATION:Historic Congressional Cemetery\, 1801 E Street\, Southeast\, Washington\, DC\, 20003\, United States
CATEGORIES:No Dogs Allowed
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260919T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260919T150000
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SUMMARY:Creative Crypt
DESCRIPTION:Are you working on a creative project? Need motivation\, feedback\, or just want to meet other creative people? Then join us in Congressional Cemetery’s chapel for Creative Crypt! \nThe Creative Crypt at HCC is an extension of Mausoleums and Manuscripts. It’s a two-hour work time for creative projects like writing\, visual arts\, fiber arts and more. Meet other creative people and make progress on your projects in the inspiring environment of HCC. It’s completely free join! \nCreative Crypt will have two categories: silent workshops and chatty workshops. \nSilent workshops are a quiet workspace with very limited talking. This time encourages you to get into a workflow in an environment with other creatives. Headphones are allowed. \nChatty workshops are just that – a time to chat and work. This is perfect for getting to know other creatives and getting feedback and advice on your work. These will workshop types will alternate\, so check out the dates below. Come to either one or both workshops and bring those project to life in a creative community among Congressional Cemetery’s Crypts! \nUpcoming dates: \nJuly 18\, 1-3 pm – chatty \nJuly 25\, 1-3 pm – silent\nAugust 8\, 1-3 pm – chatty\nAugust 22\, 1-3 pm – silent\nSeptember 5\, 1-3 pm – chatty\nSeptember 19\, 1-3 pm -silent \nRSVP Here\nQ+A \nWhat can I work on? \nWe started as a writing workshop\, and are now opening it to other portable creative projects. Bring your journalling\, drawing\, knitting\, and more! \nWhat materials are permitted? \nWater-soluble and non-toxic materials are permitted. This workshop takes place in a historic building\, therefore we cannot allow materials that will stain\, require ventilation\, or may harm others in the workshop. We suggest graphite\, colored pencils\, yarns/threads\, and easy to clean materials. Please bring a cutting mat for any blades. Oil paint\, glitter (including glitter glue)\, and aerosols cans are not permitted. If you’re not sure about a material\, please email us with any questions. HCC Staff will ask you to remove any materials deemed harmful to the building\, cemetery\, or other participants of Creative Crypt. \nIs food permitted? \nYes\, feel free to bring a snack and covered beverage with you! \nIs there a sink? \nNo industrial sinks are available. Please plan to clean and dispose of materials when you get home. \nCan I work in the Cemetery? \nYes! Please do not lean on headstones or use them as a surface. Rubbings are not permitted as they can damage headstones. \n 
URL:https://congressionalcemetery.org/event/creative-crypt/2026-09-19/
LOCATION:Historic Congressional Cemetery\, 1801 E Street\, Southeast\, Washington\, DC\, 20003\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260920T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260920T143000
DTSTAMP:20260609T190812Z
CREATED:20260308T161940Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260609T190812Z
UID:10002195-1789909200-1789914600@congressionalcemetery.org
SUMMARY:Introductory Tour
DESCRIPTION:Purchase Tickets Here!\nJoin us for a guided introductory 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 the past. On this tour of approximately 90 minutes\, one of our trained docents will share with you the stories of some of Congressional’s interred residents while walking the beautiful and scenic cemetery grounds. \n \n\nTickets are only $5 and all proceeds go to benefitting our non-profit mission of historical preservation and education. This is a non-refundable donation.\n\n\n\nPlease come prepared with comfortable and weather-appropriate clothing and shoes\, as the tours often stray from the main paths. Tours are rain or shine. Visitors may meet docents at the front gate of the cemetery located at the corner of E St. and Potomac Ave.\n\n\nThe cemetery is closed to dogs on Saturdays from 11am – 3pm.\nPurchase Tickets Here!
URL:https://congressionalcemetery.org/event/introductory-tour/2026-09-20/
LOCATION:Historic Congressional Cemetery\, 1801 E Street\, Southeast\, Washington\, DC\, 20003\, United States
CATEGORIES:Tour
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260926T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260926T150000
DTSTAMP:20251024T195509Z
CREATED:20240917T142313Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251024T195509Z
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SUMMARY:Closed to Dogs
DESCRIPTION:Congressional Cemetery is closed to all dogs each Saturday from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. for family grave site visits as well as during: \nFunerals  |  Private & community events  |  Federal holidays
URL:https://congressionalcemetery.org/event/closed-to-dogs/2026-09-26/
LOCATION:Historic Congressional Cemetery\, 1801 E Street\, Southeast\, Washington\, DC\, 20003\, United States
CATEGORIES:No Dogs Allowed
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261001T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261001T193000
DTSTAMP:20260422T151637Z
CREATED:20251211T172050Z
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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. 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. \nOur Death Doula in Residence\, Laura Lyster-Mensh\, facilitates our death cafes and represents the cemetery for these evenings with a range of guest co-facilitators from the community. \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 in advance for the dates you will be joining us. We release reservations three months before the scheduled date. To be on the waitlist for any unavailable dates\, use the form on this page or contact Laura by email. \nQuestions? Email Laura at deathdoula@congressionalcemetery.org \nInterested? RSVP to reserve your seat HERE!
URL:https://congressionalcemetery.org/event/death-cafe-at-congressional-cemetery-4/2026-10-01/
LOCATION:Historic Congressional Cemetery\, 1801 E Street\, Southeast\, Washington\, DC\, 20003\, United States
CATEGORIES:Death Awareness,Death Cafe
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261003T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261003T120000
DTSTAMP:20260724T200118Z
CREATED:20260724T200118Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260724T200118Z
UID:10002212-1791025200-1791028800@congressionalcemetery.org
SUMMARY:LGBTQ+ Tour
DESCRIPTION:Purchase Tickets Here!\n\n\nHistoric Congressional Cemetery is one of the only known cemeteries in the world with a dedicated LGBTQ+ section. To explore LGBTQ+ history and gay legacy in the nation’s capital\, we hope that you will join us for this LGBTQ History Month edition of our LGBTQ+ tour. Find out who is buried here\, including many LGBTQ+ activists\, and learn about DC’s role in shaping the contours of the gay rights movement. \n\nTickets are only $10 and all proceeds go to benefitting our non-profit mission of historical preservation and education. This is a non-refundable donation.\n\nPlease come prepared with comfortable and weather-appropriate clothing and shoes\, as the tours often stray from the main paths. Tours are rain or shine. Visitors may meet docents at the front gate of the cemetery located at the corner of E St. and Potomac Ave.\n\nPurchase Tickets Here!
URL:https://congressionalcemetery.org/event/lgbtq-tour-october-2026/
LOCATION:Historic Congressional Cemetery\, 1801 E Street\, Southeast\, Washington\, DC\, 20003\, United States
CATEGORIES:LGBTQ+,Tour
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261003T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261003T150000
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SUMMARY:Closed to Dogs
DESCRIPTION:Congressional Cemetery is closed to all dogs each Saturday from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. for family grave site visits as well as during: \nFunerals  |  Private & community events  |  Federal holidays
URL:https://congressionalcemetery.org/event/closed-to-dogs/2026-10-03/
LOCATION:Historic Congressional Cemetery\, 1801 E Street\, Southeast\, Washington\, DC\, 20003\, United States
CATEGORIES:No Dogs Allowed
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261010T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261010T150000
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SUMMARY:Closed to Dogs
DESCRIPTION:Congressional Cemetery is closed to all dogs each Saturday from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. for family grave site visits as well as during: \nFunerals  |  Private & community events  |  Federal holidays
URL:https://congressionalcemetery.org/event/closed-to-dogs/2026-10-10/
LOCATION:Historic Congressional Cemetery\, 1801 E Street\, Southeast\, Washington\, DC\, 20003\, United States
CATEGORIES:No Dogs Allowed
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261010T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261010T190000
DTSTAMP:20260731T182706Z
CREATED:20260716T180332Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260731T182706Z
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SUMMARY:Dead Man's Run 2026
DESCRIPTION:Join us on Saturday\, October 10 at 5:00 PM for Congressional Cemetery’s annual fall 5K fundraiser. This death-defying race begins inside the cemetery before continuing onto the Anacostia Trail for a spooky evening run filled with music\, costumes\, and frightful fun. \nWhether you’re racing for a personal best\, walking with friends\, or simply trying to stay ahead of your grave\, Dead Man’s Run is one of the region’s most unique fall 5Ks. Costumes are encouraged\, with prizes awarded for best individual costume and best team costume. Form a team\, get creative with your team name\, and compete for prizes recognizing top overall finishers\, age-group winners\, and best team time. \nRegister by August 1 to take advantage of early bird pricing. This year\, all participants who register by September 20 will receive a complimentary race shirt. Registrants after September 20 will receive a shirt while supplies last. \nAll proceeds from Dead Man’s Run support Historic Congressional Cemetery\, a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization dedicated to the preservation and interpretation of this National Historic Landmark. \nFounded in 1807\, Historic Congressional Cemetery is a 35-acre active burial ground in Washington\, D.C.\, with more than 70\,000 interments. The cemetery is the final resting place of many notable Americans\, including members of Congress\, public servants\, veterans\, artists\, activists\, and Washingtonians from all walks of life. Today\, Congressional Cemetery remains both a sacred historic landscape and a vibrant community space\, sustained through public programs\, preservation efforts\, and the support of those who visit\, run\, walk\, and gather here. \nStart Time: The 5K begins at 5:00 pm. \nCost (Includes T-shirt if ordered before September 20th): \nEarly Bird [BEFORE August 2nd]: $30 \nStandard: $40 \nNot only is this a fun race\, but it comes with the good feeling you get when supporting a non-profit! \nWe are unable to offer refunds or race transfers. ​Our races are rain or shine\, and there is no rain date for the race. \nThe Course:\nOur 5K course is flat\, fast\, and USATF certified. Start and finish are within the cemetery\, and the course goes out on the adjoining Anacostia Trail for a quick out and back. Water is available at the start/finish line and at a water stop around the halfway point of the 5k course. \nAwards:\nPrizes will be rewarded for the top finishers\, including the team with the best collective time! Water and snacks are provided to all race participants. Additional prizes are awarded for the winners of the costume contest. \nDogs:\nWe do allow strollers and dogs on this course. However\, please keep in mind that all those with dogs and strollers will be asked to start at the back of the group to minimize confusion. Please no retractable leashes! \nChildren’s Race:\nWe are also offering a children’s race prior to the start of the 5k. Participation in the children’s run is free for any child who has a parent\, guardian\, or friend registered for the 5K. Children may still participate\, if no runners are registered\, for a $5 fee. Registration for the children’s race is in our chapel the day of the race and a parent or guardian must sign a waiver. \nRegistration:\nRegistration and packet pickup opens at 9:00 AM on October 9th at the Gatehouse back porch and goes until 5:00 PM. On October 10 (race day) it opens 3:00 PM in the Chapel. \nAwards: \nPrizes will be rewarded for the top individual performers overall and for age groups. A prize will also be awarded to the team with the best collective time! Water and snacks are provided to all race participants. Additional prizes are awarded for the winners of the costume contest (individual and team!). \nRegistration: \nPre-Race bib and shirt pickup is available near the HCC back porch on Friday\, October 09 from 9:00 AM-5:00 PM. Race day bib pickup begins at 3:00PM in the Chapel. \nAll proceeds from Congressional Cemetery events\, including Dead Man’s Run\, help support our 501(c)(3) organization and fund the preservation of this National Historic Landmark \nWe are unable to offer refunds or race transfers. ​Our races are rain or shine\, and there is no rain date for the race. \n \nThank you to our Sponsors\nAs a non-profit organization\, we rely on events like Dead Man’s Run to help fundraise in pursuit of our mission. We are extremely grateful and appreciative of our sponsors for supporting that mission.. We encourage all attendees to learn more about these amazing organizations! \n\n  \n  \n  \nLearn more about them here! \n  \n \n  \n  \n  \nLearn more about them here! \n\n  \n  \n  \n  \n  \n \n  \n  \n  \n  \n  \nLearn more about them here! \n \n  \n  \n  \n  \n  \nLearn more about them here!
URL:https://congressionalcemetery.org/event/dead-mans-run-2026/
LOCATION:Historic Congressional Cemetery\, 1801 E Street\, Southeast\, Washington\, DC\, 20003\, United States
CATEGORIES:5K Races,No Dogs Allowed
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261016T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261016T223000
DTSTAMP:20260812T141129Z
CREATED:20260811T205930Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260812T141129Z
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SUMMARY:Soul Strolls: Becoming America
DESCRIPTION:The United States was founded upon powerful ideals: freedom\, equality\, liberty\, and representative government. 250 years ago\, the Declaration of Independence boldly declared the birth of a new age of freedom\, asserting that “All men are created equal.”\nYet\, the United States failed to be what it imagined itself to be. Enslavement persisted. Women were denied political and legal equality. Native nations were displaced and brutalized. People without wealth\, status\, or social power were routinely excluded from the country’s promises. \nOver time\, America’s true form emerged and it was shaped by Americans who refused to accept these inequities. Across generations\, activists\, agitators\, freedom seekers\, reformers\, and ordinary individuals pushed the nation closer to the ideals it claimed to represent. \nIn recognition and celebration of America’s 250th anniversary and brought to life by Congressional Cemetery’s interred residents\, Soul Strolls: Becoming America explores this contested space between ideals and reality. Through the stories of those who came before\, visitors will consider not only the values of America’s founding\, but how generations of people have embodied what America truly is. \nOur annual lantern-lit twilight tours bring the cemetery’s history to life through immersive performances by costumed interpreters. Journey through the grounds after dark\, encounter Congressional Cemetery’s interred residents\, and discover the lives and legacies that helped shape the nation. \nGuests are encouraged to arrive early before their scheduled tour to enjoy live music\, refreshments\, and the atmosphere of an October evening in the cemetery. We plan to have a food truck available each evening\, along with drinks and other refreshments for purchase. \nAttendee costumes are welcomed and encouraged! \n\nPublic Sale Opens: August 24th at 5:00 pm.\nSubscribed to our email list to get the link! \nDetails:\nSoul Strolls take place over 6 nights\, October 16-17\, October 23-24\, and October 30-31. Hour-long tours depart every 10 minutes. The major change to Soul Strolls 2026 is our new tour queue system. When purchasing your ticket\, you will select a tour queue time. The time on your ticket is the time by which you must be checked in and standing in the tour queue. We recommend arriving at least 30 minutes prior to your tour queue time to enjoy live music\, thematic cocktails\, and the ambiance of an evening in the cemetery. Visit our ticketing page for detailed information on our new ticket system\, tours\, and more. Costumes are encouraged and welcomed from attendees! \nStandard Tour Experience \nStandard Soul Strolls tickets include: \n\nA guided lantern-lit tour through Congressional Cemetery\nImmersive theatrical performances by costumed interpreters\nAccess to the event grounds before and after the tour\nLive music and thematic décor\nThe opportunity to purchase food\, drinks\, refreshments\, and merchandise\n\nVIP Tour Experience \nEnjoy Soul Strolls with a smaller group and a few special additions. VIP tickets include: \n\nA smaller\, more intimate tour group\nA Soul Strolls swag bag\nOne complimentary drink ticket\nAn exclusive additional performance available only to VIP guests\nEverything included with a standard Soul Strolls ticket\n\nMobility-Accessible Tour \nFor the first time\, Soul Strolls will offer a specially designed Mobility-Accessible Tour option. \nThis tour will: \n\nFollow a shorter route\nRemain on paved paths\nAvoid the grassy and uneven portions of the standard route\nProvide a more wheelchair-friendly Soul Strolls experience\n\n \nASL-Interpreted Tours \nSelect Soul Strolls tours will include tours with a complimentary American Sign Language interpreter. \nAn ASL interpreter will accompany the group throughout the tour and interpret the guide’s remarks and character performances. Guests requiring interpretation should purchase one of the specifically designated ASL Tour tickets. \nFamily-Friendly Tours \nSelect tours will be specially adapted for families and younger audiences. \nThese performances will retain the evening’s history and theatrical atmosphere while moderating some of the production’s more intense language and descriptions. Family-friendly tours should be considered approximately PG-rated. \nParents and guardians should still review the content advisory below when deciding whether the program is appropriate for their children. Soul Strolls is a historical theatrical experience\, not a haunted attraction\, but it discusses mature events from American history. Visit our ticketing page for more information about themes and content. \nFood and Refreshments\nWe plan to have a food truck available each evening of Soul Strolls. Drinks and additional refreshments will also be available for purchase. \nFood-truck participation and menu offerings may vary by evening and are subject to change. Guests should plan to arrive approximately 30 minutes before their estimated tour time if they would like to purchase food or enjoy the event grounds before joining the tour queue. \nSoul Strolls is a rain-or-shine event \nSupporting Congressional Cemetery\nSoul Strolls may be a spirited evening in the cemetery\, but it is also one of Congressional Cemetery’s most important annual fundraising programs. \nCongressional Cemetery is operated by a nonprofit organization\, the Association for the Preservation of Historic Congressional Cemetery. Proceeds from Soul Strolls support our mission\, programs\, preservation work\, and stewardship of this extraordinary historic landscape. \nQuestions about Soul Strolls? Please email staff@congressionalcemetery.org. \n 
URL:https://congressionalcemetery.org/event/soul-strolls-becoming-america/2026-10-16/
LOCATION:Historic Congressional Cemetery\, 1801 E Street\, Southeast\, Washington\, DC\, 20003\, United States
CATEGORIES:No Dogs Allowed,Soul Strolls
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SUMMARY:Closed to Dogs
DESCRIPTION:Congressional Cemetery is closed to all dogs each Saturday from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. for family grave site visits as well as during: \nFunerals  |  Private & community events  |  Federal holidays
URL:https://congressionalcemetery.org/event/closed-to-dogs/2026-10-17/
LOCATION:Historic Congressional Cemetery\, 1801 E Street\, Southeast\, Washington\, DC\, 20003\, United States
CATEGORIES:No Dogs Allowed
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SUMMARY:Soul Strolls: Becoming America
DESCRIPTION:The United States was founded upon powerful ideals: freedom\, equality\, liberty\, and representative government. 250 years ago\, the Declaration of Independence boldly declared the birth of a new age of freedom\, asserting that “All men are created equal.”\nYet\, the United States failed to be what it imagined itself to be. Enslavement persisted. Women were denied political and legal equality. Native nations were displaced and brutalized. People without wealth\, status\, or social power were routinely excluded from the country’s promises. \nOver time\, America’s true form emerged and it was shaped by Americans who refused to accept these inequities. Across generations\, activists\, agitators\, freedom seekers\, reformers\, and ordinary individuals pushed the nation closer to the ideals it claimed to represent. \nIn recognition and celebration of America’s 250th anniversary and brought to life by Congressional Cemetery’s interred residents\, Soul Strolls: Becoming America explores this contested space between ideals and reality. Through the stories of those who came before\, visitors will consider not only the values of America’s founding\, but how generations of people have embodied what America truly is. \nOur annual lantern-lit twilight tours bring the cemetery’s history to life through immersive performances by costumed interpreters. Journey through the grounds after dark\, encounter Congressional Cemetery’s interred residents\, and discover the lives and legacies that helped shape the nation. \nGuests are encouraged to arrive early before their scheduled tour to enjoy live music\, refreshments\, and the atmosphere of an October evening in the cemetery. We plan to have a food truck available each evening\, along with drinks and other refreshments for purchase. \nAttendee costumes are welcomed and encouraged! \n\nPublic Sale Opens: August 24th at 5:00 pm.\nSubscribed to our email list to get the link! \nDetails:\nSoul Strolls take place over 6 nights\, October 16-17\, October 23-24\, and October 30-31. Hour-long tours depart every 10 minutes. The major change to Soul Strolls 2026 is our new tour queue system. When purchasing your ticket\, you will select a tour queue time. The time on your ticket is the time by which you must be checked in and standing in the tour queue. We recommend arriving at least 30 minutes prior to your tour queue time to enjoy live music\, thematic cocktails\, and the ambiance of an evening in the cemetery. Visit our ticketing page for detailed information on our new ticket system\, tours\, and more. Costumes are encouraged and welcomed from attendees! \nStandard Tour Experience \nStandard Soul Strolls tickets include: \n\nA guided lantern-lit tour through Congressional Cemetery\nImmersive theatrical performances by costumed interpreters\nAccess to the event grounds before and after the tour\nLive music and thematic décor\nThe opportunity to purchase food\, drinks\, refreshments\, and merchandise\n\nVIP Tour Experience \nEnjoy Soul Strolls with a smaller group and a few special additions. VIP tickets include: \n\nA smaller\, more intimate tour group\nA Soul Strolls swag bag\nOne complimentary drink ticket\nAn exclusive additional performance available only to VIP guests\nEverything included with a standard Soul Strolls ticket\n\nMobility-Accessible Tour \nFor the first time\, Soul Strolls will offer a specially designed Mobility-Accessible Tour option. \nThis tour will: \n\nFollow a shorter route\nRemain on paved paths\nAvoid the grassy and uneven portions of the standard route\nProvide a more wheelchair-friendly Soul Strolls experience\n\n \nASL-Interpreted Tours \nSelect Soul Strolls tours will include tours with a complimentary American Sign Language interpreter. \nAn ASL interpreter will accompany the group throughout the tour and interpret the guide’s remarks and character performances. Guests requiring interpretation should purchase one of the specifically designated ASL Tour tickets. \nFamily-Friendly Tours \nSelect tours will be specially adapted for families and younger audiences. \nThese performances will retain the evening’s history and theatrical atmosphere while moderating some of the production’s more intense language and descriptions. Family-friendly tours should be considered approximately PG-rated. \nParents and guardians should still review the content advisory below when deciding whether the program is appropriate for their children. Soul Strolls is a historical theatrical experience\, not a haunted attraction\, but it discusses mature events from American history. Visit our ticketing page for more information about themes and content. \nFood and Refreshments\nWe plan to have a food truck available each evening of Soul Strolls. Drinks and additional refreshments will also be available for purchase. \nFood-truck participation and menu offerings may vary by evening and are subject to change. Guests should plan to arrive approximately 30 minutes before their estimated tour time if they would like to purchase food or enjoy the event grounds before joining the tour queue. \nSoul Strolls is a rain-or-shine event \nSupporting Congressional Cemetery\nSoul Strolls may be a spirited evening in the cemetery\, but it is also one of Congressional Cemetery’s most important annual fundraising programs. \nCongressional Cemetery is operated by a nonprofit organization\, the Association for the Preservation of Historic Congressional Cemetery. Proceeds from Soul Strolls support our mission\, programs\, preservation work\, and stewardship of this extraordinary historic landscape. \nQuestions about Soul Strolls? Please email staff@congressionalcemetery.org. \n 
URL:https://congressionalcemetery.org/event/soul-strolls-becoming-america/2026-10-17/
LOCATION:Historic Congressional Cemetery\, 1801 E Street\, Southeast\, Washington\, DC\, 20003\, United States
CATEGORIES:No Dogs Allowed,Soul Strolls
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SUMMARY:Soul Strolls: Becoming America
DESCRIPTION:The United States was founded upon powerful ideals: freedom\, equality\, liberty\, and representative government. 250 years ago\, the Declaration of Independence boldly declared the birth of a new age of freedom\, asserting that “All men are created equal.”\nYet\, the United States failed to be what it imagined itself to be. Enslavement persisted. Women were denied political and legal equality. Native nations were displaced and brutalized. People without wealth\, status\, or social power were routinely excluded from the country’s promises. \nOver time\, America’s true form emerged and it was shaped by Americans who refused to accept these inequities. Across generations\, activists\, agitators\, freedom seekers\, reformers\, and ordinary individuals pushed the nation closer to the ideals it claimed to represent. \nIn recognition and celebration of America’s 250th anniversary and brought to life by Congressional Cemetery’s interred residents\, Soul Strolls: Becoming America explores this contested space between ideals and reality. Through the stories of those who came before\, visitors will consider not only the values of America’s founding\, but how generations of people have embodied what America truly is. \nOur annual lantern-lit twilight tours bring the cemetery’s history to life through immersive performances by costumed interpreters. Journey through the grounds after dark\, encounter Congressional Cemetery’s interred residents\, and discover the lives and legacies that helped shape the nation. \nGuests are encouraged to arrive early before their scheduled tour to enjoy live music\, refreshments\, and the atmosphere of an October evening in the cemetery. We plan to have a food truck available each evening\, along with drinks and other refreshments for purchase. \nAttendee costumes are welcomed and encouraged! \n\nPublic Sale Opens: August 24th at 5:00 pm.\nSubscribed to our email list to get the link! \nDetails:\nSoul Strolls take place over 6 nights\, October 16-17\, October 23-24\, and October 30-31. Hour-long tours depart every 10 minutes. The major change to Soul Strolls 2026 is our new tour queue system. When purchasing your ticket\, you will select a tour queue time. The time on your ticket is the time by which you must be checked in and standing in the tour queue. We recommend arriving at least 30 minutes prior to your tour queue time to enjoy live music\, thematic cocktails\, and the ambiance of an evening in the cemetery. Visit our ticketing page for detailed information on our new ticket system\, tours\, and more. Costumes are encouraged and welcomed from attendees! \nStandard Tour Experience \nStandard Soul Strolls tickets include: \n\nA guided lantern-lit tour through Congressional Cemetery\nImmersive theatrical performances by costumed interpreters\nAccess to the event grounds before and after the tour\nLive music and thematic décor\nThe opportunity to purchase food\, drinks\, refreshments\, and merchandise\n\nVIP Tour Experience \nEnjoy Soul Strolls with a smaller group and a few special additions. VIP tickets include: \n\nA smaller\, more intimate tour group\nA Soul Strolls swag bag\nOne complimentary drink ticket\nAn exclusive additional performance available only to VIP guests\nEverything included with a standard Soul Strolls ticket\n\nMobility-Accessible Tour \nFor the first time\, Soul Strolls will offer a specially designed Mobility-Accessible Tour option. \nThis tour will: \n\nFollow a shorter route\nRemain on paved paths\nAvoid the grassy and uneven portions of the standard route\nProvide a more wheelchair-friendly Soul Strolls experience\n\n \nASL-Interpreted Tours \nSelect Soul Strolls tours will include tours with a complimentary American Sign Language interpreter. \nAn ASL interpreter will accompany the group throughout the tour and interpret the guide’s remarks and character performances. Guests requiring interpretation should purchase one of the specifically designated ASL Tour tickets. \nFamily-Friendly Tours \nSelect tours will be specially adapted for families and younger audiences. \nThese performances will retain the evening’s history and theatrical atmosphere while moderating some of the production’s more intense language and descriptions. Family-friendly tours should be considered approximately PG-rated. \nParents and guardians should still review the content advisory below when deciding whether the program is appropriate for their children. Soul Strolls is a historical theatrical experience\, not a haunted attraction\, but it discusses mature events from American history. Visit our ticketing page for more information about themes and content. \nFood and Refreshments\nWe plan to have a food truck available each evening of Soul Strolls. Drinks and additional refreshments will also be available for purchase. \nFood-truck participation and menu offerings may vary by evening and are subject to change. Guests should plan to arrive approximately 30 minutes before their estimated tour time if they would like to purchase food or enjoy the event grounds before joining the tour queue. \nSoul Strolls is a rain-or-shine event \nSupporting Congressional Cemetery\nSoul Strolls may be a spirited evening in the cemetery\, but it is also one of Congressional Cemetery’s most important annual fundraising programs. \nCongressional Cemetery is operated by a nonprofit organization\, the Association for the Preservation of Historic Congressional Cemetery. Proceeds from Soul Strolls support our mission\, programs\, preservation work\, and stewardship of this extraordinary historic landscape. \nQuestions about Soul Strolls? Please email staff@congressionalcemetery.org. \n 
URL:https://congressionalcemetery.org/event/soul-strolls-becoming-america/2026-10-23/
LOCATION:Historic Congressional Cemetery\, 1801 E Street\, Southeast\, Washington\, DC\, 20003\, United States
CATEGORIES:No Dogs Allowed,Soul Strolls
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SUMMARY:Closed to Dogs
DESCRIPTION:Congressional Cemetery is closed to all dogs each Saturday from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. for family grave site visits as well as during: \nFunerals  |  Private & community events  |  Federal holidays
URL:https://congressionalcemetery.org/event/closed-to-dogs/2026-10-24/
LOCATION:Historic Congressional Cemetery\, 1801 E Street\, Southeast\, Washington\, DC\, 20003\, United States
CATEGORIES:No Dogs Allowed
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SUMMARY:Soul Strolls: Becoming America
DESCRIPTION:The United States was founded upon powerful ideals: freedom\, equality\, liberty\, and representative government. 250 years ago\, the Declaration of Independence boldly declared the birth of a new age of freedom\, asserting that “All men are created equal.”\nYet\, the United States failed to be what it imagined itself to be. Enslavement persisted. Women were denied political and legal equality. Native nations were displaced and brutalized. People without wealth\, status\, or social power were routinely excluded from the country’s promises. \nOver time\, America’s true form emerged and it was shaped by Americans who refused to accept these inequities. Across generations\, activists\, agitators\, freedom seekers\, reformers\, and ordinary individuals pushed the nation closer to the ideals it claimed to represent. \nIn recognition and celebration of America’s 250th anniversary and brought to life by Congressional Cemetery’s interred residents\, Soul Strolls: Becoming America explores this contested space between ideals and reality. Through the stories of those who came before\, visitors will consider not only the values of America’s founding\, but how generations of people have embodied what America truly is. \nOur annual lantern-lit twilight tours bring the cemetery’s history to life through immersive performances by costumed interpreters. Journey through the grounds after dark\, encounter Congressional Cemetery’s interred residents\, and discover the lives and legacies that helped shape the nation. \nGuests are encouraged to arrive early before their scheduled tour to enjoy live music\, refreshments\, and the atmosphere of an October evening in the cemetery. We plan to have a food truck available each evening\, along with drinks and other refreshments for purchase. \nAttendee costumes are welcomed and encouraged! \n\nPublic Sale Opens: August 24th at 5:00 pm.\nSubscribed to our email list to get the link! \nDetails:\nSoul Strolls take place over 6 nights\, October 16-17\, October 23-24\, and October 30-31. Hour-long tours depart every 10 minutes. The major change to Soul Strolls 2026 is our new tour queue system. When purchasing your ticket\, you will select a tour queue time. The time on your ticket is the time by which you must be checked in and standing in the tour queue. We recommend arriving at least 30 minutes prior to your tour queue time to enjoy live music\, thematic cocktails\, and the ambiance of an evening in the cemetery. Visit our ticketing page for detailed information on our new ticket system\, tours\, and more. Costumes are encouraged and welcomed from attendees! \nStandard Tour Experience \nStandard Soul Strolls tickets include: \n\nA guided lantern-lit tour through Congressional Cemetery\nImmersive theatrical performances by costumed interpreters\nAccess to the event grounds before and after the tour\nLive music and thematic décor\nThe opportunity to purchase food\, drinks\, refreshments\, and merchandise\n\nVIP Tour Experience \nEnjoy Soul Strolls with a smaller group and a few special additions. VIP tickets include: \n\nA smaller\, more intimate tour group\nA Soul Strolls swag bag\nOne complimentary drink ticket\nAn exclusive additional performance available only to VIP guests\nEverything included with a standard Soul Strolls ticket\n\nMobility-Accessible Tour \nFor the first time\, Soul Strolls will offer a specially designed Mobility-Accessible Tour option. \nThis tour will: \n\nFollow a shorter route\nRemain on paved paths\nAvoid the grassy and uneven portions of the standard route\nProvide a more wheelchair-friendly Soul Strolls experience\n\n \nASL-Interpreted Tours \nSelect Soul Strolls tours will include tours with a complimentary American Sign Language interpreter. \nAn ASL interpreter will accompany the group throughout the tour and interpret the guide’s remarks and character performances. Guests requiring interpretation should purchase one of the specifically designated ASL Tour tickets. \nFamily-Friendly Tours \nSelect tours will be specially adapted for families and younger audiences. \nThese performances will retain the evening’s history and theatrical atmosphere while moderating some of the production’s more intense language and descriptions. Family-friendly tours should be considered approximately PG-rated. \nParents and guardians should still review the content advisory below when deciding whether the program is appropriate for their children. Soul Strolls is a historical theatrical experience\, not a haunted attraction\, but it discusses mature events from American history. Visit our ticketing page for more information about themes and content. \nFood and Refreshments\nWe plan to have a food truck available each evening of Soul Strolls. Drinks and additional refreshments will also be available for purchase. \nFood-truck participation and menu offerings may vary by evening and are subject to change. Guests should plan to arrive approximately 30 minutes before their estimated tour time if they would like to purchase food or enjoy the event grounds before joining the tour queue. \nSoul Strolls is a rain-or-shine event \nSupporting Congressional Cemetery\nSoul Strolls may be a spirited evening in the cemetery\, but it is also one of Congressional Cemetery’s most important annual fundraising programs. \nCongressional Cemetery is operated by a nonprofit organization\, the Association for the Preservation of Historic Congressional Cemetery. Proceeds from Soul Strolls support our mission\, programs\, preservation work\, and stewardship of this extraordinary historic landscape. \nQuestions about Soul Strolls? Please email staff@congressionalcemetery.org. \n 
URL:https://congressionalcemetery.org/event/soul-strolls-becoming-america/2026-10-24/
LOCATION:Historic Congressional Cemetery\, 1801 E Street\, Southeast\, Washington\, DC\, 20003\, United States
CATEGORIES:No Dogs Allowed,Soul Strolls
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SUMMARY:Soul Strolls: Becoming America
DESCRIPTION:The United States was founded upon powerful ideals: freedom\, equality\, liberty\, and representative government. 250 years ago\, the Declaration of Independence boldly declared the birth of a new age of freedom\, asserting that “All men are created equal.”\nYet\, the United States failed to be what it imagined itself to be. Enslavement persisted. Women were denied political and legal equality. Native nations were displaced and brutalized. People without wealth\, status\, or social power were routinely excluded from the country’s promises. \nOver time\, America’s true form emerged and it was shaped by Americans who refused to accept these inequities. Across generations\, activists\, agitators\, freedom seekers\, reformers\, and ordinary individuals pushed the nation closer to the ideals it claimed to represent. \nIn recognition and celebration of America’s 250th anniversary and brought to life by Congressional Cemetery’s interred residents\, Soul Strolls: Becoming America explores this contested space between ideals and reality. Through the stories of those who came before\, visitors will consider not only the values of America’s founding\, but how generations of people have embodied what America truly is. \nOur annual lantern-lit twilight tours bring the cemetery’s history to life through immersive performances by costumed interpreters. Journey through the grounds after dark\, encounter Congressional Cemetery’s interred residents\, and discover the lives and legacies that helped shape the nation. \nGuests are encouraged to arrive early before their scheduled tour to enjoy live music\, refreshments\, and the atmosphere of an October evening in the cemetery. We plan to have a food truck available each evening\, along with drinks and other refreshments for purchase. \nAttendee costumes are welcomed and encouraged! \n\nPublic Sale Opens: August 24th at 5:00 pm.\nSubscribed to our email list to get the link! \nDetails:\nSoul Strolls take place over 6 nights\, October 16-17\, October 23-24\, and October 30-31. Hour-long tours depart every 10 minutes. The major change to Soul Strolls 2026 is our new tour queue system. When purchasing your ticket\, you will select a tour queue time. The time on your ticket is the time by which you must be checked in and standing in the tour queue. We recommend arriving at least 30 minutes prior to your tour queue time to enjoy live music\, thematic cocktails\, and the ambiance of an evening in the cemetery. Visit our ticketing page for detailed information on our new ticket system\, tours\, and more. Costumes are encouraged and welcomed from attendees! \nStandard Tour Experience \nStandard Soul Strolls tickets include: \n\nA guided lantern-lit tour through Congressional Cemetery\nImmersive theatrical performances by costumed interpreters\nAccess to the event grounds before and after the tour\nLive music and thematic décor\nThe opportunity to purchase food\, drinks\, refreshments\, and merchandise\n\nVIP Tour Experience \nEnjoy Soul Strolls with a smaller group and a few special additions. VIP tickets include: \n\nA smaller\, more intimate tour group\nA Soul Strolls swag bag\nOne complimentary drink ticket\nAn exclusive additional performance available only to VIP guests\nEverything included with a standard Soul Strolls ticket\n\nMobility-Accessible Tour \nFor the first time\, Soul Strolls will offer a specially designed Mobility-Accessible Tour option. \nThis tour will: \n\nFollow a shorter route\nRemain on paved paths\nAvoid the grassy and uneven portions of the standard route\nProvide a more wheelchair-friendly Soul Strolls experience\n\n \nASL-Interpreted Tours \nSelect Soul Strolls tours will include tours with a complimentary American Sign Language interpreter. \nAn ASL interpreter will accompany the group throughout the tour and interpret the guide’s remarks and character performances. Guests requiring interpretation should purchase one of the specifically designated ASL Tour tickets. \nFamily-Friendly Tours \nSelect tours will be specially adapted for families and younger audiences. \nThese performances will retain the evening’s history and theatrical atmosphere while moderating some of the production’s more intense language and descriptions. Family-friendly tours should be considered approximately PG-rated. \nParents and guardians should still review the content advisory below when deciding whether the program is appropriate for their children. Soul Strolls is a historical theatrical experience\, not a haunted attraction\, but it discusses mature events from American history. Visit our ticketing page for more information about themes and content. \nFood and Refreshments\nWe plan to have a food truck available each evening of Soul Strolls. Drinks and additional refreshments will also be available for purchase. \nFood-truck participation and menu offerings may vary by evening and are subject to change. Guests should plan to arrive approximately 30 minutes before their estimated tour time if they would like to purchase food or enjoy the event grounds before joining the tour queue. \nSoul Strolls is a rain-or-shine event \nSupporting Congressional Cemetery\nSoul Strolls may be a spirited evening in the cemetery\, but it is also one of Congressional Cemetery’s most important annual fundraising programs. \nCongressional Cemetery is operated by a nonprofit organization\, the Association for the Preservation of Historic Congressional Cemetery. Proceeds from Soul Strolls support our mission\, programs\, preservation work\, and stewardship of this extraordinary historic landscape. \nQuestions about Soul Strolls? Please email staff@congressionalcemetery.org. \n 
URL:https://congressionalcemetery.org/event/soul-strolls-becoming-america/2026-10-30/
LOCATION:Historic Congressional Cemetery\, 1801 E Street\, Southeast\, Washington\, DC\, 20003\, United States
CATEGORIES:No Dogs Allowed,Soul Strolls
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SUMMARY:Closed to Dogs
DESCRIPTION:Congressional Cemetery is closed to all dogs each Saturday from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. for family grave site visits as well as during: \nFunerals  |  Private & community events  |  Federal holidays
URL:https://congressionalcemetery.org/event/closed-to-dogs/2026-10-31/
LOCATION:Historic Congressional Cemetery\, 1801 E Street\, Southeast\, Washington\, DC\, 20003\, United States
CATEGORIES:No Dogs Allowed
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SUMMARY:Soul Strolls: Becoming America
DESCRIPTION:The United States was founded upon powerful ideals: freedom\, equality\, liberty\, and representative government. 250 years ago\, the Declaration of Independence boldly declared the birth of a new age of freedom\, asserting that “All men are created equal.”\nYet\, the United States failed to be what it imagined itself to be. Enslavement persisted. Women were denied political and legal equality. Native nations were displaced and brutalized. People without wealth\, status\, or social power were routinely excluded from the country’s promises. \nOver time\, America’s true form emerged and it was shaped by Americans who refused to accept these inequities. Across generations\, activists\, agitators\, freedom seekers\, reformers\, and ordinary individuals pushed the nation closer to the ideals it claimed to represent. \nIn recognition and celebration of America’s 250th anniversary and brought to life by Congressional Cemetery’s interred residents\, Soul Strolls: Becoming America explores this contested space between ideals and reality. Through the stories of those who came before\, visitors will consider not only the values of America’s founding\, but how generations of people have embodied what America truly is. \nOur annual lantern-lit twilight tours bring the cemetery’s history to life through immersive performances by costumed interpreters. Journey through the grounds after dark\, encounter Congressional Cemetery’s interred residents\, and discover the lives and legacies that helped shape the nation. \nGuests are encouraged to arrive early before their scheduled tour to enjoy live music\, refreshments\, and the atmosphere of an October evening in the cemetery. We plan to have a food truck available each evening\, along with drinks and other refreshments for purchase. \nAttendee costumes are welcomed and encouraged! \n\nPublic Sale Opens: August 24th at 5:00 pm.\nSubscribed to our email list to get the link! \nDetails:\nSoul Strolls take place over 6 nights\, October 16-17\, October 23-24\, and October 30-31. Hour-long tours depart every 10 minutes. The major change to Soul Strolls 2026 is our new tour queue system. When purchasing your ticket\, you will select a tour queue time. The time on your ticket is the time by which you must be checked in and standing in the tour queue. We recommend arriving at least 30 minutes prior to your tour queue time to enjoy live music\, thematic cocktails\, and the ambiance of an evening in the cemetery. Visit our ticketing page for detailed information on our new ticket system\, tours\, and more. Costumes are encouraged and welcomed from attendees! \nStandard Tour Experience \nStandard Soul Strolls tickets include: \n\nA guided lantern-lit tour through Congressional Cemetery\nImmersive theatrical performances by costumed interpreters\nAccess to the event grounds before and after the tour\nLive music and thematic décor\nThe opportunity to purchase food\, drinks\, refreshments\, and merchandise\n\nVIP Tour Experience \nEnjoy Soul Strolls with a smaller group and a few special additions. VIP tickets include: \n\nA smaller\, more intimate tour group\nA Soul Strolls swag bag\nOne complimentary drink ticket\nAn exclusive additional performance available only to VIP guests\nEverything included with a standard Soul Strolls ticket\n\nMobility-Accessible Tour \nFor the first time\, Soul Strolls will offer a specially designed Mobility-Accessible Tour option. \nThis tour will: \n\nFollow a shorter route\nRemain on paved paths\nAvoid the grassy and uneven portions of the standard route\nProvide a more wheelchair-friendly Soul Strolls experience\n\n \nASL-Interpreted Tours \nSelect Soul Strolls tours will include tours with a complimentary American Sign Language interpreter. \nAn ASL interpreter will accompany the group throughout the tour and interpret the guide’s remarks and character performances. Guests requiring interpretation should purchase one of the specifically designated ASL Tour tickets. \nFamily-Friendly Tours \nSelect tours will be specially adapted for families and younger audiences. \nThese performances will retain the evening’s history and theatrical atmosphere while moderating some of the production’s more intense language and descriptions. Family-friendly tours should be considered approximately PG-rated. \nParents and guardians should still review the content advisory below when deciding whether the program is appropriate for their children. Soul Strolls is a historical theatrical experience\, not a haunted attraction\, but it discusses mature events from American history. Visit our ticketing page for more information about themes and content. \nFood and Refreshments\nWe plan to have a food truck available each evening of Soul Strolls. Drinks and additional refreshments will also be available for purchase. \nFood-truck participation and menu offerings may vary by evening and are subject to change. Guests should plan to arrive approximately 30 minutes before their estimated tour time if they would like to purchase food or enjoy the event grounds before joining the tour queue. \nSoul Strolls is a rain-or-shine event \nSupporting Congressional Cemetery\nSoul Strolls may be a spirited evening in the cemetery\, but it is also one of Congressional Cemetery’s most important annual fundraising programs. \nCongressional Cemetery is operated by a nonprofit organization\, the Association for the Preservation of Historic Congressional Cemetery. Proceeds from Soul Strolls support our mission\, programs\, preservation work\, and stewardship of this extraordinary historic landscape. \nQuestions about Soul Strolls? Please email staff@congressionalcemetery.org. \n 
URL:https://congressionalcemetery.org/event/soul-strolls-becoming-america/2026-10-31/
LOCATION:Historic Congressional Cemetery\, 1801 E Street\, Southeast\, Washington\, DC\, 20003\, United States
CATEGORIES:No Dogs Allowed,Soul Strolls
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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. 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. \nOur Death Doula in Residence\, Laura Lyster-Mensh\, facilitates our death cafes and represents the cemetery for these evenings with a range of guest co-facilitators from the community. \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 in advance for the dates you will be joining us. We release reservations three months before the scheduled date. To be on the waitlist for any unavailable dates\, use the form on this page or contact Laura by email. \nQuestions? Email Laura at deathdoula@congressionalcemetery.org \nInterested? RSVP to reserve your seat HERE!
URL:https://congressionalcemetery.org/event/death-cafe-at-congressional-cemetery-4/2026-11-05/
LOCATION:Historic Congressional Cemetery\, 1801 E Street\, Southeast\, Washington\, DC\, 20003\, United States
CATEGORIES:Death Awareness,Death Cafe
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DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261107T150000
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CREATED:20240917T142313Z
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SUMMARY:Closed to Dogs
DESCRIPTION:Congressional Cemetery is closed to all dogs each Saturday from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. for family grave site visits as well as during: \nFunerals  |  Private & community events  |  Federal holidays
URL:https://congressionalcemetery.org/event/closed-to-dogs/2026-11-07/
LOCATION:Historic Congressional Cemetery\, 1801 E Street\, Southeast\, Washington\, DC\, 20003\, United States
CATEGORIES:No Dogs Allowed
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261114T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261114T150000
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LAST-MODIFIED:20251024T195509Z
UID:10001417-1794654000-1794668400@congressionalcemetery.org
SUMMARY:Closed to Dogs
DESCRIPTION:Congressional Cemetery is closed to all dogs each Saturday from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. for family grave site visits as well as during: \nFunerals  |  Private & community events  |  Federal holidays
URL:https://congressionalcemetery.org/event/closed-to-dogs/2026-11-14/
LOCATION:Historic Congressional Cemetery\, 1801 E Street\, Southeast\, Washington\, DC\, 20003\, United States
CATEGORIES:No Dogs Allowed
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261121T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261121T150000
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CREATED:20240917T142313Z
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UID:10001418-1795258800-1795273200@congressionalcemetery.org
SUMMARY:Closed to Dogs
DESCRIPTION:Congressional Cemetery is closed to all dogs each Saturday from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. for family grave site visits as well as during: \nFunerals  |  Private & community events  |  Federal holidays
URL:https://congressionalcemetery.org/event/closed-to-dogs/2026-11-21/
LOCATION:Historic Congressional Cemetery\, 1801 E Street\, Southeast\, Washington\, DC\, 20003\, United States
CATEGORIES:No Dogs Allowed
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261128T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261128T150000
DTSTAMP:20251024T195509Z
CREATED:20240917T142313Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251024T195509Z
UID:10001419-1795863600-1795878000@congressionalcemetery.org
SUMMARY:Closed to Dogs
DESCRIPTION:Congressional Cemetery is closed to all dogs each Saturday from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. for family grave site visits as well as during: \nFunerals  |  Private & community events  |  Federal holidays
URL:https://congressionalcemetery.org/event/closed-to-dogs/2026-11-28/
LOCATION:Historic Congressional Cemetery\, 1801 E Street\, Southeast\, Washington\, DC\, 20003\, United States
CATEGORIES:No Dogs Allowed
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261203T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261203T193000
DTSTAMP:20260422T151637Z
CREATED:20251211T172050Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260422T151637Z
UID:10002063-1796320800-1796326200@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. 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. \nOur Death Doula in Residence\, Laura Lyster-Mensh\, facilitates our death cafes and represents the cemetery for these evenings with a range of guest co-facilitators from the community. \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 in advance for the dates you will be joining us. We release reservations three months before the scheduled date. To be on the waitlist for any unavailable dates\, use the form on this page or contact Laura by email. \nQuestions? Email Laura at deathdoula@congressionalcemetery.org \nInterested? RSVP to reserve your seat HERE!
URL:https://congressionalcemetery.org/event/death-cafe-at-congressional-cemetery-4/2026-12-03/
LOCATION:Historic Congressional Cemetery\, 1801 E Street\, Southeast\, Washington\, DC\, 20003\, United States
CATEGORIES:Death Awareness,Death Cafe
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261205T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261205T150000
DTSTAMP:20251024T195509Z
CREATED:20240917T142313Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251024T195509Z
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SUMMARY:Closed to Dogs
DESCRIPTION:Congressional Cemetery is closed to all dogs each Saturday from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. for family grave site visits as well as during: \nFunerals  |  Private & community events  |  Federal holidays
URL:https://congressionalcemetery.org/event/closed-to-dogs/2026-12-05/
LOCATION:Historic Congressional Cemetery\, 1801 E Street\, Southeast\, Washington\, DC\, 20003\, United States
CATEGORIES:No Dogs Allowed
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261212T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261212T150000
DTSTAMP:20251024T195509Z
CREATED:20240917T142313Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251024T195509Z
UID:10001421-1797073200-1797087600@congressionalcemetery.org
SUMMARY:Closed to Dogs
DESCRIPTION:Congressional Cemetery is closed to all dogs each Saturday from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. for family grave site visits as well as during: \nFunerals  |  Private & community events  |  Federal holidays
URL:https://congressionalcemetery.org/event/closed-to-dogs/2026-12-12/
LOCATION:Historic Congressional Cemetery\, 1801 E Street\, Southeast\, Washington\, DC\, 20003\, United States
CATEGORIES:No Dogs Allowed
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