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          Behind the ScenesArticleIn the Senate Office Buildings, Maintenance Collaboration Is a Clean SweepBy Madeleine Lucchetti|January 5, 2023Hours before the sun rises each morning, Zamboni-like scrubbing machines scuttle through the halls of the Senate office buildings. Each is operated by a dedicated team of Architect of the Capitol (AOC) specialists who spend hours ensuring the marble flooring sparkles.
    History & DiscoveriesArticleMeigs' Miniatures: The Story of the Tiny Doors in the U.S. CapitolBy Erin Nelson|December 23, 2022Guesses for what is behind the Capitol Building's smallest doors are as varied as the architectural details that encompass the Capitol campus.
    Public NoticeArticleVolume 24 of Tholos Magazine Now AvailableBy AOC Staff|December 22, 2022Articles include spotlights on Senate and House shops, a project update on the Russell Building's courtyard, a feature on the Statue of Freedom and more.
    Programs & EventsArticlePoinsettias Flourish at the U.S. Botanic GardenBy Devin Dotson|December 20, 2022Our gardeners have grown almost 2,000 poinsettia plants to brighten up the United States Botanic Garden (USBG) Conservatory's annual holiday exhibit "Season's Greenings." An expert team at USBG cares for the annual poinsettia crop with daily attentiveness starting in July.
    History & DiscoveriesArticleHow The Capitol Crypt Got Its NameBy Curator Division|December 14, 2022Is anyone buried in the U.S. Capitol? The term "crypt" has long referred to a space beneath the main floor of a church or a chamber in a mausoleum. For many of us it suggests somber, stony silence and perhaps dusty coffins. The Capitol Crypt, however, is a different thing altogether.
    ArtLincoln CatafalqueBy Sarah Davis|December 7, 2022The Lincoln catafalque is a platform constructed in 1865 to support the casket of Abraham Lincoln while the president's body lay in state in the U.S. Capitol Rotunda. It is a simple base of rough pine boards nailed together and covered with black cloth.
    Programs & EventsArticleAn Olmsted Christmas at the U.S. CapitolBy Jim Kaufmann|November 14, 2022This year the Capitol Christmas Tree hails from Pisgah National Forest in North Carolina; it is extra special because of the forest's historical ties with U.S. Capitol Grounds landscape architect Frederick Law Olmsted.
    History & DiscoveriesArticleHaunted Halls of Congress: 5 Creepy Capitol LegendsBy Erin Courtney|October 31, 2022Discover the myths, mysteries and folklore of this historic American building.
    ProjectsArticleCannon Light Fixture RestorationBy Aimee Jorjani|September 27, 2022While light fixtures are like jewelry to a room, they can also set a tone for the significance of the space. Naturally, they also provide illumination to enable work and safe movement.
    Behind the ScenesArticle24 Hours at the Capitol Power PlantBy Erin Nelson|September 19, 2022The mission of the Architect of the Capitol (AOC) continues year-round, 24 hours a day, seven days a week. Our buildings never sleep, and the work never stops. This is especially true for the dedicated workers at the Capitol Power Plant.
    ArtCorncob or Cornstalk Columns and CapitalsBy Sarah Davis|September 14, 2022Some of the oldest and most famous interior features of the Capitol are located near the entrance to the Old Supreme Court Chamber. These six corncob columns, designed ca. 1808 by Benjamin Henry Latrobe, are among the most unusual and significant architectural works of the early Republic.
    Programs & EventsArticleCultivating a New Agriculture Exhibit at the U.S. Botanic GardenBy Devin Dotson|September 14, 2022Visitors can explore the galleries and gardens to learn how inventive ideas in agriculture, both scientific and social, sustain and enrich life and how growing and cooking food connects people with each other and their communities.
    Public NoticeArticleVolume 23 of Tholos Magazine Now AvailableBy AOC Staff|August 26, 2022Articles include a highlight on a new agriculture exhibit at the U.S. Botanic Garden, a behind the scenes look at the Capitol Power Plant, an update on light fixture restoration in the Cannon House Office Building and more.
    ArtAmelia Earhart StatueBy Johanna Colocho|July 27, 2022Amelia Mary Earhart (1897-c.1937) was a record-setting aviator, an author, and a businesswoman. This statue was given to the National Statuary Hall Collection by Kansas in 2022. Sculptors Mark and George Lundeen are brothers; they also sculpted the statue of John L. "Jack" Swigert.
    ArtDr. Mary McLeod BethuneBy Johanna Colocho|July 13, 2022Dr. Mary McLeod Bethune (1875-1955) was an educator, civil rights activist, and presidential advisor. This statue was given to the National Statuary Hall Collection by Florida in 2022. Nilda Comas is the first artist of Puerto Rican descent commissioned to sculpt a statue for the National Statuary
    Behind the ScenesArticleThe Art of Walking Across HistoryBy Cristin O'Brien|June 1, 2022A National Safety Month Reminder: Whether you work on Capitol Hill, are a regular visitor or you are planning to visit for the first time, remember to stay mindful of your surroundings — it is not only safer, you may also spot beautiful things in unexpected places.
    Behind the ScenesArticleMulch Blower ExtraordinaireBy Cristin O'Brien|May 26, 2022On a sunny morning, employees from Capitol Grounds and Arboretum gathered to see a demonstration of a new tool and hear about its benefits.
    Behind the ScenesArticleRetro-Commissioning: Big Energy Savings For Big BuildingsBy AOC Staff|May 16, 2022The Architect of the Capitol's (AOC) commitment to energy conservation and sustainability has resulted in a reduction of energy use by almost 50 percent across the Capitol campus since 2003. The agency continues to look for ways to build on those efforts as it works toward achieving reductions
    Public NoticeArticleAOC Makes FY 2023 Budget Request to Senate CommitteeBy AOC Staff|May 13, 2022Architect of the Capitol J. Brett Blanton testified May 11 in front of the Subcommittee on Legislative Branch, Committee on Appropriations, United States Senate.
    Behind the ScenesArticleHonoring Service, Sacrifice and a Unique PartnershipBy AOC Staff|May 11, 2022For the Architect of the Capitol's Office of the Chief Security Officer (OSCO), keeping the U.S. Capitol campus safe is job one. And it is also a team effort – one that could not happen without the dedication and professionalism of the United States Capitol Police (USCP). This week, during the
    Behind the ScenesArticleU.S. Botanic Garden Taps New Technologies To Grow Plant EducationBy Devin Dotson|May 3, 2022Like other parts of the education world in March 2020, the COVID-19 pandemic-forced closure of the United States Botanic Garden (USBG) significantly impacted the USBG Learning and Engagement team. Much of their work consisted of connecting people with plants through hundreds of in-person educational
    Public NoticeArticleVolume 22 of Tholos Magazine Now AvailableBy AOC Staff|May 3, 2022The latest edition of the Architect of the Capitol (AOC) employee magazine, Tholos, is now available. Articles include a feature on energy savings, an employee highlight on the U.S. Botanic Garden, a cool tool for our U.S. Capitol Grounds team and more.
    Public NoticeArticleAOC Staff Named as Finalists for Service to America MedalBy AOC Staff|May 2, 2022The "Sammies" are the premier awards program honoring excellence and innovation in federal service.
    Public NoticeArticleTree Dedicated for the People of New HampshireBy AOC Staff|April 28, 2022This morning the New Hampshire Congressional Delegation gathered on the U.S. Capitol Grounds to dedicate a tree in honor of the people of New Hampshire.
    ArtPeople of New Hampshire TreeBy Sarah Davis|April 28, 2022Text of the Plaque U.S. Capitol Grounds Commemorative Tree Nyssa sylvatica (Black Gum) Sponsored by The New Hampshire Congressional Delegation To Honor The People of New Hampshire Planted on November 15, 2019
    Public NoticeArticleAOC Makes FY 2023 Budget Request to House CommitteeBy AOC Staff|April 28, 2022Architect of the Capitol J. Brett Blanton testified April 27 in front of the Subcommittee on Legislative Branch, Committee on Appropriations, United States House of Representatives.
    Public NoticeArticleAOC Celebrates Grant Memorial AnniversaryBy AOC Staff|April 27, 2022Architect of the Capitol J. Brett Blanton joined the U.S. Capitol Historical Society to celebrate the 200th birthday of Ulysses S. Grant and the 100th anniversary of the dedication of the Grant Memorial.
    Public NoticeArticleU.S. Botanic Garden Reopens to VisitorsBy AOC Staff|April 1, 2022The United States Botanic Garden (USBG) Conservatory reopened to the public today, April 1, marking a full reopening of all areas of the USBG.
    History & DiscoveriesArticleTop 5 Spots to Enjoy Spring on the Capitol CampusBy AOC Staff|March 29, 2022Spring in Washington, D.C., is one of the most beautiful times to visit the nation's capital. Learn about five beautiful, and less known spots, to enjoy the warm weather near the U.S. Capitol.
    Public NoticeArticleLiving On, The Olmsted WayBy AOC Staff|March 7, 2022Two trees, Fagus grandifolia (American Beech) and Styphnolobium japonicum (Japanese pagoda), will be removed for safety reasons this spring.
    
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