Battle of Bladensburg Wreath Laying Ceremony with the District of Columbia National Guard
Sunday, August 23, 2026
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About Historic Congressional Cemetery
Owned by Christ Church since 1807, this site serves as a final resting place for notable figures, including civil rights activists like Franklin Kameny and Leonard Matlovich. It continues to be an active site for both historical preservation and community events.story_potoo
1801 East St SE, Washington, DC 20003
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Aug 14
Join AEI’s Joshua T. Katz and the Hoover Institution’s Michael Auslin to discuss Dr. Auslin’s new book on the history and lasting impact of the Declaration of Independence.
Aug 14·9:00 AM
If you choose only one day to volunteer, choose this one. It's the best combination of outdoors and indoors, quiet and busy, and you get to see the food from the moment you pick it off the plant to the smiles on faces when you give it away.