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Congressional Cemetery In-App Audio Tour: a High-Spirited Walk
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Congressional Cemetery In-App Audio Tour: a High-Spirited Walk

📍 Washington, District of Columbia, United States

Stroll through the famous historic cemetery guided by your own in-app audio tour. Hear stories and personal accounts told by journalists, tour guides, activists, and presidents.

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Operated/Supplied By: WeGoTrip

About this experience

Walk through the cemetery where the stories of the famous come to life with this in-app audio tour! . Led by a public radio reporter, this tour will introduce you to the colorful characters for whom the Congressional Cemetery became a final resting place. From the Prince of Bummers to the designer of the U.S. Capitol, each stop on the tour offers a unique perspective on Washington's history. You'll start at the Accordion headstone, one of the cemetery's quirkiest features, before paying your respects at the grave of John Philip Sousa, the King of the March. From there, you'll "meet" the charming 19th-century grifter and learn about the mechanics of grave robbing. You'll also hear the story of a pioneer in photojournalism whose work you may carry in your pocket every day. As you wander through the cemetery, you'll hear Dr. William Thornton, the designer of the U.S. Capitol, "speaking" about his attempt to resurrect George Washington. You'll also "meet" John Edgar Hoover, the legendary FBI director who took down some of the most notorious gangsters of the 20th century. The tour ends at the grave of Leonard Matlovich, the "face of homosexuality in America" in the 1970s. Matlovich's bravery and activism for gay rights made him a symbol of hope for a generation.

Meeting point

Congressional Cemetery
E Street Southeast 1801, Washington, District of Columbia, 20003, United States

Experience details

What’s included

  • Downloadable multimedia audio tour on the WeGoTrip app (English)
  • Detailed route from stop to stop with live GPS map on your smartphone
  • Insightful narration by a public radio reporter

What’s not included

  • Personal guide — you will get the tour on the mobile app 
  • Earphones — you should bring your own

Useful to know

  • Charged Smartphone
  • Earphones
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