Congressional Cemetery ghost lore and notable burials

Congressional Cemetery, formally the Washington Parish Burial Ground, contains the graves of notable figures such as composer John Philip Sousa and many early members of Congress. The site has been the focus of ghost tours and local lore describing alleged paranormal activity and nighttime sightings; these accounts are part of community storytelling and are anecdotal rather than scientifically verified. The cemetery is an active historic site hosting public programs and preservation efforts.