Congressional Cemetery Is More Than a Resting Place -- It's a Community | If You Lived Here

Discover the fascinating history and vibrant community of Washington DC's Congressional Cemetery! Originally known as Washington Parish Burial Ground, this historic cemetery became the first cemetery of national memory for Congressmen and influential figures, including pioneers like Belva Lockwood, J. Edgar Hoover, Mathew Brady, and John Philip Sousa. Today, Congressional Cemetery is more than just a resting place-it’s a community hub offering unique programs, a thriving K9 Corps, a partnership with the DC Beekeeping Alliance, and a remarkable connection to our nation's past.
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My family is buried there at the Rue plot, near the chapel.