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Congressional Cemetery Is More Than a Resting Place

Congressional Cemetery is a community hub for residents of the Hill East neighborhood.

Aired 12/02/2024

If You Lived Here

Congressional Cemetery Is More Than a Resting Place

Clip: Season 4 Episode 5 | 3m 18sVideo has Closed Captions

Congressional Cemetery is a community hub for residents of the Hill East neighborhood.

Discover the fascinating history and vibrant community of Congressional Cemetery! Originally known as Washington Parish Burial Ground, it became the first cemetery of national memory for Congressmen and influential figures, including pioneers like Belva Lockwood, J. Edgar Hoover, and John Philip Sousa. Today, Congressional Cemetery is more than just a resting place—it’s a community hub.

Aired 12/02/2024

If You Lived Here is a local public television program presented by WETA

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