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View of a walkway and benches on the U.S. Capitol Grounds.History & DiscoveriesTop 5 Spots to Enjoy Spring on the Capitol CampusSpring 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.Read the Story

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  Embracing a Vintage Electric Cargo Tricycle for Greener Gardening
By philip davis |April 3, 2024
In a picturesque marriage of vintage charm and cutting-edge sustainability, the AOC's Capitol Grounds and Arboretum team has unveiled their latest addition to the gardening fleet: a vintage-style electric cargo tricycle.
    Close-up detail photo with Statue of Freedom during conservation in 1993.

History & Discoveries

  Evolution of Women in Art at the U.S. Capitol
By michele cohen |March 12, 2024
An in-depth look at the evolution of women in art at the U.S. Capitol. First appearing primarily as allegorical figures representing ideals, not individuals. Later, as women took on more prominent positions in society and won basic rights, greater opportunities and visibility have led to more.
    The U.S. Capitol Building.

History & Discoveries

  Capitol Illumination
By franklin bradley |March 6, 2024
The Architect of the Capitol makes the U.S. Capitol Dome, an enduring symbol of democracy recognized throughout the world, visible to all throughout the night. Learn more about the history of lighting this iconic building including the part of the Dome called the "tholos."
    Group of people outside.

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  Leaves On, Leaves Off: Capitol Grounds Works Through the Winter
By Madeleine Lucchetti |February 29, 2024
In the bleak winter, when most Washingtonians are looking to stay indoors, the Architect of the Capitol (AOC) Capitol Grounds and Arboretum team still spends a lot of time outside.
    The Apotheosis of George Washington in the United States Capitol Rotunda.

History & Discoveries

  Artfully Yours, George Washington
By erin courtney |February 22, 2024
Our first president had a significant impact on the nation and, while George Washington never actually graced the halls of the United States Capitol, his presence, influence and even his likeness, is everywhere. Approximately 35 pieces of art include Washington's likeness in the U.S. Capitol.
    Drawing.

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  Summer Interns Gain Experience for Future Seasons of Their Careers
By Madeleine Lucchetti |December 5, 2023
Every summer, dozens of skilled tradespeople and public service aspirants from around the country brave the Washington, D.C., humidity to come and intern for the Architect of the Capitol (AOC). Once they arrive, they're dispatched across the Capitol campus to every jurisdiction, where they take on special projects and assignments with their unique AOC teams.
    Capitol Dome, blue sky and Christmas tree.

Programs & Events

  It Takes a Village To Prepare the People's Tree
By carol campos |November 17, 2023
For many people around the country, the start of the holiday season is marked by selecting and decorating a Christmas tree. Likewise, the holidays start on Capitol Hill when the Christmas tree arrives on the Capitol campus. A team of employees from the Architect of the Capitol (AOC) work seamlessly and tirelessly to ensure that the U.S. Capitol Christmas Tree is ready to spread holiday cheer to visitors from all over the country and around the world.
    Person standing facing a plant.

Behind the Scenes

  A Career Fusing Art, Design and Plants
By devin dotson |October 27, 2023
Nick Nelson combines diverse passions into a landscape architecture career.
    View of a pathway in a cemetery.

History & Discoveries

  Unearthing Capitol Hill's Buried History
By kristen frederick |October 25, 2023
Visit Congressional Cemetery and discover the many connections the Architect of the Capitol has to this hallowed ground.
    Group of people with the Capitol Dome in the background.

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  Meet the Team: AOC University
By carol campos |October 18, 2023
The AOC University team has a clear sense of purpose to make learning fun, increase employee engagement, encourage retention of valued talent and attract the next generation of AOC leaders.
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History & Discoveries

  How Two Tiny "Houses" Ended Up on the National Mall
By Madeleine Lucchetti |October 10, 2023
The pencil-like shape of the Washington Monument, the grand pediment of the Lincoln Memorial and the Capitol Dome are all emblematic shapes of Washington, D.C. But in addition to these architectural juggernauts, two smaller, more understated buildings on the National Mall often draw the eye.
    View of a hallway with scaffolding.

Projects

  The AOC Never Paints Itself Into a Corner
By justin kieffer |September 26, 2023
An in-depth look at the most recent phase of the Capitol Building Paint Analysis and Plaster Repairs project.
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  Built to Last
By Madeleine Lucchetti |September 20, 2023
From Project Mastery to People Skills, Women in Construction Build Up the AOC
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Behind the Scenes

  AOC Painters Use Wallpaper to Brighten Up the Basement
By Madeleine Lucchetti |September 6, 2023
Architect of the Capitol (AOC) employees have completed a new mural installation in the Longworth House Office Building.
    British Burn the Capitol, 1814, Allyn Cox, 1974, Corridor, House wing, First Floor.

History & Discoveries

  A Most Magnificent Ruin: The Burning of the Capitol during the War of 1812
By aoc curator |August 1, 2023
In retaliation for Americans burning the Canadian capital at York (Toronto) on April 27, 1813, British troops would later descend on Washington, D.C., setting fire to much of the city. Follow the path the British took in 1814 to burn the U.S. Capitol and learn more about damage done to this historic building.
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