Congressional Cemetery

Founded in 1807, the Congressional Cemetery sprawls across nearly 36 acres in Washington DC, standing as the only ‘cemetery of national memory’ established before the Civil War. This National Historic Landmark is the final resting place for nearly 70,000 individuals, including many notable founders of the United States and the city of Washington DC from the early 1800s. Visitors can explore the rows of historic graves, each telling a story of the nation’s past, and experience a serene and historically rich environment.