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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/2026-04-05/
LOCATION:Historic Congressional Cemetery\, 1801 E Street\, Southeast\, Washington\, DC\, 20003\, United States
CATEGORIES:Tour
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260404T110000
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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/2026-04-04/
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:20260404T110000
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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/2026-04-04/
LOCATION:Historic Congressional Cemetery\, 1801 E Street\, Southeast\, Washington\, DC\, 20003\, United States
CATEGORIES:Tour
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260403T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260403T213000
DTSTAMP:20260317T165030Z
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SUMMARY:An Evening with the Residents: A Comedy Show
DESCRIPTION:Historic Congressional Cemetery is pleased to host a unique comedy program this spring. An Evening with the Residents\, a nod to the affectionate nickname for those permanently interred at the Cemetery\, invites guests to experience an evening of humor that explores themes of remembrance\, mortality\, and the ways we talk about life and legacy\, in only the way that some of DC’s top comedians can. The program continues Congressional’s commitment to death awareness\, encouraging open\, approachable conversations about death awareness in a historic setting dedicated to memory and community.\n\nWe hope that you will join us for an Evening with the Residents on Friday\, April 3rd!\n\nFlexible Rain Plan \nThis event is designed with a flexible rain plan and will proceed rain or shine. Two ticket tiers are available:\n\n\n$20 Lawn Seating: Outdoor seating on the chapel lawn if weather permits. In the event of rain and a pivot indoors\, guests who purchase this tier will receive a refund due to limited chapel capacity.\n\n\n$25 Guaranteed Seating: Lawn seating in fair weather\, with a guaranteed spot inside the chapel if the event moves indoors.\n\n\nIf the show is outdoors\, make sure you bring your blankets and low lying chairs\, as the seating will be in a grassy area. \nPlease note: there is no rain date. In the case of inclement weather\, the performance will move into the chapel.\n\nBuy Tickets \n\nFeatured Comics: \n \n  \nSamson Shete is a stand-up comedian from Columbus\, Ohio\, now based in the DMV area. He was passed at the Columbus Funny Bone\, where he hosted and featured for touring comedians. Samson was named Columbus’s Funniest Comic and was also runner-up in the Cincinnati Funniest competition. \n  \n\n\n\n\n\n\nBeer\, wine\, and soft drinks will be available for purchase.\n\nDoors & Bar Open at 7:00 PM in the HCC Chapel\, with the show scheduled to begin at 7:30 PM.\n\nThe cemetery will be closed to dogs from 6:00pm-10:30pm.
URL:https://congressionalcemetery.org/event/an-evening-with-the-residents-a-comedy-show-3/
LOCATION:Historic Congressional Cemetery\, 1801 E Street\, Southeast\, Washington\, DC\, 20003\, United States
CATEGORIES:Death Awareness,No Dogs Allowed
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260402T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260402T193000
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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-4/2026-04-02/
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:20260328T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260328T150000
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/2026-03-28/
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:20260327T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260327T120000
DTSTAMP:20260323T154841Z
CREATED:20260213T190634Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260323T154841Z
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SUMMARY:Remembering Irish-American Sacrifice: Arsenal Monument Wreath-Laying
DESCRIPTION:On March 27\, Historic Congressional Cemetery invites the public to join us in a remembrance and wreath laying ceremony at the Arsenal Monument\, honoring the Irish immigrant women who lost their lives in the tragic Washington Arsenal explosion during the Civil War.\n\n\nIn June 1864\, a catastrophic explosion tore through the Washington Arsenal\, killing young women and girls who had stepped into industrial work traditionally reserved for men while the nation was at war. Most of them were Irish immigrants serving their adoptive country while many of their husbands fought in the Union Army. Their labor supported the Union cause and their deaths shook the capital. Today\, their memory endures beneath the towering Arsenal Monument at Congressional Cemetery\, a lasting testament to sacrifice\, service\, and immigrant contributions to America.\n\n\n\nThis year’s commemoration will feature remarks from Executive Director Mark Hudson and Her Excellency Geraldine Byrne Nason\, Ambassador of Ireland to the United States. Ambassador Nason will lay the ceremonial wreath at the monument in honor of the women whose lives were cut short in service to their adopted nation.\n\nThe Arsenal Monument stands not only as a memorial to tragedy\, but as a reminder of the essential role immigrant women played in shaping Washington\, D.C.\, and the United States. Their story reflects courage in the face of hardship and underscores the enduring ties between Ireland and America.\n\nAll are welcome to attend this free public ceremony as we gather to reflect and remember. Use the link below to RSVP!\n https://www.eventbrite.com/e/remembering-irish-american-sacrifice-arsenal-monument-wreath-laying-tickets-1983365342129?aff=oddtdtcreator
URL:https://congressionalcemetery.org/event/remembering-irish-american-sacrifice-arsenal-monument-wreath-laying/
LOCATION:Historic Congressional Cemetery\, 1801 E Street\, Southeast\, Washington\, DC\, 20003\, United States
CATEGORIES:Memorial
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260322T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260322T143000
DTSTAMP:20260317T154626Z
CREATED:20260218T221217Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260317T154626Z
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SUMMARY:Women of the Civil War Walking Tour
DESCRIPTION:Women’s contributions during the American Civil War were substantial. Thousands on both sides served as nurses\, while others manufactured ammunition. Some even took up arms in the battle between North and South.\n\nHistoric Congressional Cemetery is the final resting place of numerous women who had active roles in the deadliest American war. This Women’s History Month\, Congressional is partnering with the Clara Barton Missing Soldiers Office Museum to highlight some of these interred residents. This jointly-operated walking tour will be held at Congressional Cemetery on Sunday\, March 22nd at 1 p.m.\n\n\nTickets are only $10 and all proceeds benefit both non-profits. \nTHIS EVENT IS SOLD OUT! \nBuy Tickets \nFurther Tour Information \n\nVisitors may meet docents at the front gate of the cemetery located at the corner of E St. and Potomac Ave.\nPlease come prepared with comfortable clothing and shoes\, as the tours often stray from the main paths.\nThe event is rain or shine. Smoking is prohibited and dogs are not allowed to attend the event unless they are a service animal.\n\n 
URL:https://congressionalcemetery.org/event/women-of-the-civil-war-walking-tour/
LOCATION:Historic Congressional Cemetery\, 1801 E Street\, Southeast\, Washington\, DC\, 20003\, United States
CATEGORIES:Tour
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260321T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260321T150000
DTSTAMP:20251024T195509Z
CREATED:20240917T142313Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251024T195509Z
UID:10001383-1774090800-1774105200@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/2026-03-21/
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:20260314T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260314T150000
DTSTAMP:20251024T195509Z
CREATED:20240917T142313Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251024T195509Z
UID:10001382-1773486000-1773500400@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/2026-03-14/
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:20260312T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260312T193000
DTSTAMP:20260422T151637Z
CREATED:20251211T172050Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260422T151637Z
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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-4/2026-03-12/
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:20260307T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260307T150000
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/2026-03-07/
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:20260305T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260305T193000
DTSTAMP:20260422T151637Z
CREATED:20251211T172050Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260422T151637Z
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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-4/2026-03-05/
LOCATION:Historic Congressional Cemetery\, 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:20260228T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260228T150000
DTSTAMP:20251024T195509Z
CREATED:20240917T142313Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251024T195509Z
UID:10001380-1772276400-1772290800@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/2026-02-28/
LOCATION:Historic Congressional Cemetery\, 1801 E Street\, Southeast\, Washington\, DC\, 20003\, United States
CATEGORIES:No Dogs Allowed
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260221T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260221T150000
DTSTAMP:20251024T195509Z
CREATED:20240917T142313Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251024T195509Z
UID:10001379-1771671600-1771686000@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/2026-02-21/
LOCATION:Historic Congressional Cemetery\, 1801 E Street\, Southeast\, Washington\, DC\, 20003\, United States
CATEGORIES:No Dogs Allowed
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END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260214T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260214T150000
DTSTAMP:20251024T195509Z
CREATED:20240917T142313Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251024T195509Z
UID:10001378-1771066800-1771081200@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/2026-02-14/
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:20260212T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260212T193000
DTSTAMP:20260422T151637Z
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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-4/2026-02-12/
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:20260207T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260207T150000
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/2026-02-07/
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:20260205T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260205T193000
DTSTAMP:20260422T151637Z
CREATED:20251211T172050Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260422T151637Z
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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-4/2026-02-05/
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:20260131T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260131T150000
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/2026-01-31/
LOCATION:Historic Congressional Cemetery\, 1801 E Street\, Southeast\, Washington\, DC\, 20003\, United States
CATEGORIES:No Dogs Allowed
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260124T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260124T150000
DTSTAMP:20251024T195509Z
CREATED:20240917T142313Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251024T195509Z
UID:10001375-1769252400-1769266800@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/2026-01-24/
LOCATION:Historic Congressional Cemetery\, 1801 E Street\, Southeast\, Washington\, DC\, 20003\, United States
CATEGORIES:No Dogs Allowed
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260117T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260117T150000
DTSTAMP:20251024T195509Z
CREATED:20240917T142313Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251024T195509Z
UID:10001374-1768647600-1768662000@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/2026-01-17/
LOCATION:Historic Congressional Cemetery\, 1801 E Street\, Southeast\, Washington\, DC\, 20003\, United States
CATEGORIES:No Dogs Allowed
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260110T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260110T150000
DTSTAMP:20251024T195509Z
CREATED:20240917T142313Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251024T195509Z
UID:10001373-1768042800-1768057200@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/2026-01-10/
LOCATION:Historic Congressional Cemetery\, 1801 E Street\, Southeast\, Washington\, DC\, 20003\, United States
CATEGORIES:No Dogs Allowed
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260103T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260103T150000
DTSTAMP:20251024T195509Z
CREATED:20240917T142313Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251024T195509Z
UID:10001372-1767438000-1767452400@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/2026-01-03/
LOCATION:Historic Congressional Cemetery\, 1801 E Street\, Southeast\, Washington\, DC\, 20003\, United States
CATEGORIES:No Dogs Allowed
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251227T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251227T150000
DTSTAMP:20251024T195509Z
CREATED:20240917T142313Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251024T195509Z
UID:10001371-1766833200-1766847600@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/2025-12-27/
LOCATION:Historic Congressional Cemetery\, 1801 E Street\, Southeast\, Washington\, DC\, 20003\, United States
CATEGORIES:No Dogs Allowed
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251220T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251220T150000
DTSTAMP:20251024T195509Z
CREATED:20240917T142313Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251024T195509Z
UID:10001370-1766228400-1766242800@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/2025-12-20/
LOCATION:Historic Congressional Cemetery\, 1801 E Street\, Southeast\, Washington\, DC\, 20003\, United States
CATEGORIES:No Dogs Allowed
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251213T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251213T150000
DTSTAMP:20251024T195509Z
CREATED:20240917T142313Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251024T195509Z
UID:10001369-1765623600-1765638000@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/2025-12-13/
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:20251213T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251213T123000
DTSTAMP:20251112T225035Z
CREATED:20250701T175413Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251112T225035Z
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SUMMARY:Wreaths Across America Wreath Laying
DESCRIPTION:  \n \nAt Congressional\, we remember our veterans. Over 1700 veterans from almost every major American armed conflict are interred in the historic grounds of Congressional Cemetery. And while they are no longer here\, their memories live on. To help honor and remember\, we invite you to join Congressional Cemetery and our community partners for the annual Wreaths Across America Wreath Laying Ceremony and event. \nThe ceremony will begin at 11:00 AM at Congressional Cemetery. Upon arrival\, attendees are directed to the ceremony area. At the conclusion of the ceremony (around 11:30 AM)\, attendees and volunteers will assist with the placing of wreaths at veteran graves. Attending the ceremony is free but we ask that you please RSVP using the link below. In addition\, chairs are provided for the ceremony and are available on a first come\, first served basis. \nPlease note that this an outdoor event with no rain date. We advise dressing for the elements. We also recommend wearing appropriate footwear\, as the ground is uneven across the cemetery. Due to our status as a National Historic Landmark\, we are unable to be ADA compliant. \nWreaths Across America is a US-based Non-Profit Organization started in 2007 by Wreath Producer Morrill Worcester. Every year\, in partnership with shipping companies\, truckers\, living veterans\, cemetery staff\, and all number of volunteers\, Wreaths Across America place wreaths on the graves of veterans who have passed to “Remember\, Honor\, and Teach” about the memory of their lives and service. \nIf you are interested in attending the ceremony and potentially placing a wreath\, please RSVP here.\nIf you are interested in donating a wreath for the ceremony\, please see our page HERE.\nLearn more about Wreaths Across America at their website.\nWe greatly appreciate the supporting of the following organizations to help make this event possible:\nThe District of Columbia National Guard\nGuerrilla Gardeners of Washington DC\nNational Defense Post 46- The American Legion\nJudge Lynn Chapter- Daughters of the American Revolution \nEastern Market Main Street\n  \n 
URL:https://congressionalcemetery.org/event/wreaths-across-america-wreath-laying-3/
LOCATION:Historic Congressional Cemetery\, 1801 E Street\, Southeast\, Washington\, DC\, 20003\, United States
CATEGORIES:Dedication,Memorial,No Dogs Allowed
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251206T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251206T150000
DTSTAMP:20251024T195509Z
CREATED:20240917T142313Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251024T195509Z
UID:10001368-1765018800-1765033200@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/2025-12-06/
LOCATION:Historic Congressional Cemetery\, 1801 E Street\, Southeast\, Washington\, DC\, 20003\, United States
CATEGORIES:No Dogs Allowed
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251206T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251206T123000
DTSTAMP:20250723T210025Z
CREATED:20250312T184654Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250723T210025Z
UID:10001878-1765018800-1765024200@congressionalcemetery.org
SUMMARY:Only at Congressional Guided Introductory Tour
DESCRIPTION:Join us for a guided tour of Congressional Cemetery! Over 67\,000 people are interred at Congressional Cemetery\, ranging from 1807 all the way until the present day. Their stories are American history in microcosm\, all in 35 acres of the nation’s capital. Come and experience their extraordinary lives in a one of kind portal into the past. In this 60 to 90-minute tour\, one of our trained docents who will share the stories of some of Congressional’s interred residents while walking the beautiful and scenic cemetery grounds. \n \nPlease come prepared with comfortable and weather appropriate clothing and shoes\, as the tours often stray from the main paths. \nThe Cemetery is closed to dogs on Saturdays from 11am – 3pm. \nReservations are required and a tour reservation is a $5 donation. \nSaturday tours begin at 11 am\, rain or shine. Visitors may meet docents at the front gate of the cemetery located at the corner of E St. and Potomac Ave. \nReserve your spot here!\n  \n 
URL:https://congressionalcemetery.org/event/only-at-congressional-guided-introductory-tour-2/2025-12-06/
LOCATION:Historic Congressional Cemetery\, 1801 E Street\, Southeast\, Washington\, DC\, 20003\, United States
CATEGORIES:No Dogs Allowed,Tour
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