Congressional Cemetery

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1801 E St SE
Washington, DC 20003
Congressional Cemetery preserves and promotes the historical and active burial ground. The cemetery is one of the oldest institutions in Washington and the final resting place of many who were integral in forming our nation. It is a National Historic Landmark that dates back 200 years in American history. Veterans from each war are represented and buried in the cemetery. In addition, the staff puts on events throughout the year to engage the community in outdoor recreation. Congressional Cemetery is located at 1801 E St SE Washington, DC 20003. Explore the rich history of the property by stopping by to tour the grounds. Call (202) 543-0539 to reserve a burial plot today.

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Heather H.
10/16/2022

I made a pilgrimage to the Congressional Cemetery today to pay my respects to Tech. Sgt. Leonard Matlovich and Army veteran Franklin Kameny. Their work in the 1970s to assist gay, lesbian, and...

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Kristine S.
10/20/2024

Washington, DC - We visited Congressional Cemetery for Soul Strolls. This special event features actors representing cemetery residents and sharing their stories. Our first stop was the cemetery...

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Matthew S.
3/7/2020

Grave hunting is a guilty pleasure of mine. I love to explore a cemetery and find the final resting places of famous individuals. There is something about it what makes it peaceful, comforting,...

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Allison N.
5/10/2021

Yeah, it's probably weird that I'm writing a review for this place, but it's also kind of strange that it's an ultra-exclusive dog walking location and place to stroll, so here we are. Really...

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John B.
3/24/2020

[Coronavirus review] So I'm looking for places where one can experience the great outdoors, catch some cherry blossoms during the early spring, but not catch the virus. Hard to catch a virus from...

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