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The Oak Hill Cemetery of Washington, DC

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Founded in 1849, Oak Hill is DC's only historic rural garden cemetery. linktr.ee/oakhillcemeterydc Patrick's Cathedral, New York.

From Wikipedia:
Oak Hill Cemetery is a historic 22-acre (8.9 ha) cemetery located in the Georgetown neighborhood of Washington, D.C., in the United States. It was founded in 1848 and completed in 1853, and is a prime example of a garden cemetery. A large number of famous politicians, business people, military people, diplomats, and philanthropists are buried at Oak Hill, and the cemetery has a num

ber of Victorian-style memorials and monuments. Oak Hill has two structures which are listed on the National Register of Historic Places, the Oak Hill Cemetery Chapel and the Van Ness Mausoleum. Oak Hill began in 1848 as part of the rural cemetery movement, directly inspired by the success of Mount Auburn Cemetery, when William Wilson Corcoran (also founder of the Corcoran Gallery of Art) purchased 15 acres (6.1 ha) of land. He then organized the Cemetery Company to oversee Oak Hill; it was incorporated by act of Congress on March 3, 1849. Oak Hill's chapel was built in 1849 by noted architect James Renwick, who also designed the Smithsonian Institution's Castle on Washington Mall and St. His one story rectangular chapel measures 23 by 41 feet (7×12 m) and sits on the cemetery's highest ridge. It is built of black granite, in Gothic Revival style, with exterior trim in the same red Seneca sandstone used for the Castle. By 1851, landscape designer Captain George F. de la Roche finished laying out the winding paths and terraces descending into Rock Creek valley. When initial construction was completed in 1853, Corcoran had spent over $55,000 on the cemetery's landscaping and architecture.

05/25/2026

On this Memorial Day, Oak Hill Cemetery honors and remembers all of the brave soldiers who served and those who gave their lives for America. Their sacrifice will never be forgotten.

05/22/2026

“In this lifetime
we meet and part
like passing clouds” —Meeta Ahluwalia

05/12/2026

The Oak Hill Cemetery Office will open late today, Tuesday May 12. Please expect the office to open between 11:30 am and 12 noon.

The office will return to normal operating hours on Wednesday May 13.

05/10/2026

“I like it when my mother smiles. And I especially like it when I make her smile.” —Adriana Trigiani

Happy Mother’s Day from Oak Hill Cemetery!

05/02/2026

The Oak Hill Cemetery Office will be closed today, Saturday May 2. The cemetery grounds will remain open for walk-in visitors.

The cemetery office will re-open at 1 pm on Sunday, May 3.

04/18/2026

Spring Dog Day 2026 is TODAY! Join us until 4pm for a beautiful walk in the cemetery with your furry friend. This is a FREE EVENT, with donations accepted towards the OHCHPF’s Bigelow Iron Fence Restoration Along R Street.

04/04/2026

The Oak Hill Cemetery Office will be closed to the public this Easter weekend.

The cemetery grounds will remain open for walk-in visitors from 11 am to 4 pm on Saturday, and 1 pm to 4 pm on Sunday.

04/01/2026

“Where flowers bloom so does hope.” —Lady Bird Johnson

03/20/2026

The best day of the year is coming up soon! Mark your calendars for Oak Hill's Spring Dog Day 2026, which will be on Saturday, April 18, from 9am-4pm!

This is a FREE fundraising event in support of the Oak Hill Cemetery Historic Preservation Foundation. Water and waste bags provided.

03/16/2026

Due to the potential for extreme wind and concerning weather this afternoon, Oak Hill Cemetery will close for the day at 1 pm.

Please stay indoors and stay safe, friends and neighbors!

Address

3001 R Street NW
Washington D.C., DC
20007

Opening Hours

Monday	9am - 4:30pm
Tuesday	9am - 4:30pm
Wednesday	9am - 4:30pm
Thursday	9am - 4:30pm
Friday	9am - 4:30pm
Saturday	11am - 4pm
Sunday	1pm - 4pm

Telephone

+12023372835

Website

http://oakhillcemeterydc.org/

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