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      Participants and instructors after lunch at Eco City Farm.

Doing Good

  U.S. Botanic Garden Helps Veterans with Urban Farming
By devin dotson |November 6, 2018
Armed to Urban Farm is a new program presented by the U.S. Botanic Garden and the National Center for Appropriate Technology to teach veterans about urban farming careers providing opportunities for military veterans that combine classroom sessions with farm tours and hands-on activities.
    AOC Director of Capitol Grounds and Arboretum searches the Willamette National Forest in Oregon for the perfect U.S. Christmas Tree.

Programs & Events

  A 'Noble' Decision in Oregon: Selecting the Capitol Christmas Tree
By jim kaufmann |November 1, 2018
The Architect of the Capitol selects the annual U.S. Capitol Christmas Tree in consultation with the United States Forest Service. Follow along as our Director of Capitol Grounds and Arboretum travels to the Willamette National Forest in Oregon to select the 2018 tree.
    "Declaration of Independence" scene from the Frieze of American History found in the U.S. Capitol Rotunda.

History & Discoveries

  Artfully Yours, John Adams
By sarah davis |October 30, 2018
Similar to many other Founding Fathers, John Adams appears in several pieces of art throughout the United States Capitol. He played a large role in the Declaration of Independence, and art involving the signing of this document is where he can be found the most.
    AOC Capitol Building jurisdiction employee proudly sporting their bump caps.

Behind the Scenes

  Making Heads Safer, One Bump Cap at a Time
By cristin obrien |July 11, 2018
Hard hats are designed to protect from falling objects, not bumps in narrow spaces. A bump cap resembles an elongated baseball cap with a short brim. Inside are squares of gray foam in a checkerboard pattern. This lightweight cap is the key to head protection in tight spaces at the U.S. Capitol.
    Map of Washington, D.C., in 1861.

History & Discoveries

  Profile in History: Job W. Angus
By franklin bradley |June 28, 2018
A profile story on Job W. Angus, who built multiple structures for ceremonies held for Abraham Lincoln's time as president in Washington, D.C. from his inauguration ballroom to the catafalque for his Lying in State.
    A visitor guide interacts with guests in the U.S. Capitol Visitor Center's Emancipation Hall.

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  By the Numbers: Capitol Visitor Center
By laura trivers |June 21, 2018
The Capitol Visitor Center serves as the main entrance for visitors to the U.S. Capitol. It is a facility rich with informational exhibits, two gift shops, a cafe and two orientation theaters. Find out more about the age of the facility, its hours and the number of people who have entered.
    Circular fountain on the U.S. Capitol's West Front.

History & Discoveries

  Calm and Collected Waters
By sarah davis |June 20, 2018
Fountains and formal pools of water abound on the U.S. Capitol campus in Washington, D.C. These small areas of urban "blue space" may provide other benefits though, including mental tranquility and increased creativity. Here is a collection of seven water features that inspire.
    The Main Reading Room of the Library of Congress Thomas Jefferson Building.

From the Architect

  Architect's Notebook: Finding Comfort In Balance
By stephen t ayers |June 12, 2018
Stephen Ayers, 11th Architect of the Capitol, describes how order, balance and proportion are all achieved through architecture in the Library of Congress' Main Reading Room. The Thomas Jefferson Building is one of his favorite examples of classical architecture on the U.S. Capitol Campus.
    AOC's LaTisha Williams, custodial worker supervisor in the House Office Buildings Day Cleaning division.

Doing Good

  Serving with Encouragement
By laura condeluci |May 16, 2018
LaTisha Williams finds and gives encouragement by serving with her community church.
    Numbers found on the pediment.

History & Discoveries

  The $28,000,000 Question
By michele cohen |April 17, 2018
Solving the mystery of numbers inscribed on a block of the Senate pediment.
    Columns in a room.

History & Discoveries

  Bold Legacies Endure
By franklin bradley |March 30, 2018
A story highlighting two women artists of the National Statuary Hall Collection as we celebrate Women's History Month. Sculptors Joy Flinsch Buba and Anne Whitney both have works of art on display in the U.S. Capitol with the Florence Sabin statue and the Samuel Adams statue, respectively.
    A current view of the U.S. Capitol, Room HB-29, which once served as a bakery during the Civil War.

History & Discoveries

  Then & Now: Capitol Building Superintendent's Office
By erin nelson |March 27, 2018
Take a look back at the U.S. Capitol's baking operations during the Civil War. When Congress was not in session, the House and Senate Chambers were used to house troops, the Rotunda became a makeshift hospital and bakeries were created in the basement and terraces in the center of the building.
    View of the U.S. Capitol from the southwest in March of 2017.

History & Discoveries

  Congress' Role in Time
By matt ericson |March 21, 2018
Why change our clocks twice a year, spring forward and fall back? The idea of saving the daylight goes back centuries. The Capitol Visitor Center hosted a workshop to think about these issues and learn about Congress' role in time including the Standard Time Act of 1918 and the Uniform Time Act.
    Intern Mary Delaney learns about an air handling unit from AOC Air Conditioning Equipment Mechanic Worker Valarie Buggie to better understand the parts and services required by heating and cooling systems.

Behind the Scenes

  Looking Ahead for Talent — Finding the Next Win
By aoc staff |March 19, 2018
Not all internships are created equal. The Architect of the Capitol strives to make the intern experience substantive, challenging and rewarding. And that philosophy was evident during the piloting of the AOC's new work-for-credit intern program in the House Office Buildings.
    A small bust of George Washington carved into the Car of History marble chariot.

From the Architect

  Architect's Notebook: A Washington Connection
By stephen t ayers |March 13, 2018
Two pieces of art featuring George Washington have a special connection to Stephen Ayers' time serving as Architect of the Capitol. One is a sculpture in the Old Senate Chamber and the other, a portrait by William Dunlap, is one of the oldest works of art in the U.S. Capitol.
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