IN PERSON: A Tour of Congressional Cemetery
Congressional Cemetery is committed to remaining an open and vibrant part of Capitol Hill as well as the greater Washington community and has been a final resting place for Washingtonians for over 207 years.
Date: Sunday, September 25, 2022 at 10:00 - 11:00am ET
Location: Congressional Cemetery, 1801 E Street, SE, Washington, D.C. 20003
The Congressional Cemetery, officially Washington Parish Burial Ground, is a historic and active cemetery on the west bank of the Anacostia River. It is the only American "cemetery of national memory" founded before the Civil War.
This tour will include a brief discussion of Gadsby’s Corner and a visit to the crypt of John Gadsby, the original owner of Gadsby’s Tavern. Please see related event on September 20th.
Our tour leader will be one of the talented docents provided by Congressional Cemetery.
Please plan to meet at the front gate.
Fee:
Harvard Club members and their guests: FREE
Harvardwood members: FREE
Tombs and Tomes members: FREE
*Advance registration required.
Vaccination/Safety Requirements:
All registrants are required to be vaccinated. Please be prepared to provide proof of vaccination on site. If you have recently tested positive or have symptoms, please do not attend this event. The Club encourages attendees to wear masks indoors when not eating or drinking, especially when social distance cannot be maintained.