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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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  Bringing Cannon Back to the Future
By sarah davis |April 21, 2015
High in the sky, about 50 feet above the roof, a crane is peeking out of the Cannon House Office Building. This tower crane is part of the AOC's renewal project to improve and preserve the building, making it more efficient, comfortable and safer, while retaining its historic grandeur.
    Drawing.

History & Discoveries

  The Lincoln Catafalque in the U.S. Capitol
By aoc curator |April 15, 2015
To commemorate the 150th anniversary of Abraham Lincoln’s death, AOC Curator Barbara Wolanin details the days he lay in state at the U.S. Capitol.
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  Expert Metalwork Revealed in Restoration of the U.S. Capitol Dome
By aoc staff |April 10, 2015
Many ornamental and functional cast iron parts of the U.S. Capitol Dome are so broken and badly damaged that they cannot be repaired on site. For the restoration, we traveled to the Salt Lake City foundry to see firsthand how the work to re-create these pieces is done.
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  A Few of 2014's Favorite Things
By sarah davis |December 22, 2014
From February's heavy snowfall to October's blood moon eclipse, take a look back at some popular moments of 2014 through the AOC's Instagram and Flickr images.
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  Searching for the Perfect U.S. Capitol Christmas Tree
By ted bechtol |October 29, 2014
Searching for the Perfect U.S. Capitol Christmas Tree
    Programs & Events

  2014 Christmas Tree Selection
By ted bechtol |October 29, 2014
During beautiful summer days, AOC's Superintendent of the Capitol Grounds traveled around Chippewa National Forest in Cass Lake, Minnesota, to search for and select the perfect 2014 U.S. Capitol Christmas Tree. Capitol Christmas Tree. The criteria includes height, shape and other characteristics.
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  Doing Good: Richard Edmonds
By erin nelson |October 22, 2014
This doing good story is of an AOC engineering technician who volunteers within his Davidsonville, Maryland, community. As a member of Riva Trace Baptist Church and volunteer for their community projects, including their food pantry, he has helped hundreds of families.
    Crowd in a room.

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  AOC Employees ExCEL in New Programs
By erin nelson |October 16, 2014
While the Architect of the Capitol's (AOC) core mission is to preserve the buildings in our care, we realize that to be successful, preserving knowledge is just as important as preserving the buildings.
    Behind the Scenes

  AOC Moves the House Office Buildings Storerooms
By franklin bradley |October 14, 2014
Every two years, citizens across the country elect or re-elect members of the House of Representatives, who then come to Washington, D.C., to move into their offices. The Architect of the Capitol moves thousands of boxes, supplies and unique items among the members' storerooms.
    Sculpture with a clock.

History & Discoveries

  Bells, Buzzers, Clicks and Clocks
By sharon gang |October 2, 2014
In a world where everyone carries a cell phone and some carry more than one, people still check the historic clocks on the Capitol campus for the time of day.
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  AOC Bike Commuters: In Their Own Words
By kristen frederick |October 1, 2014
The Architect of the Capitol employees who commute to the United States Capitol campus via bike have formed a group to promote cycling to fellow AOC employees. Read their thoughts and advice on commuting to work via bicycle, including bike safety.
    Two people working with stone.

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  Crumbling Down and Building Up
By matt guilfoyle |September 29, 2014
Addressing the stone pandemic across the Capitol campus takes a team of historic preservationists, structural engineers and stonemasons, among others.
    Small tree in front of a building.

History & Discoveries

  Anne Frank Tree at the Capitol
By sharon gang |July 21, 2014
The planting of a tree in honor of Anne Frank on the U.S. Capitol Grounds
    History & Discoveries

  What's Hiding in National Statuary Hall?
By sharon gang |May 20, 2014
Historic preservation tricks: some windows in the U.S. Capitol's National Statuary Hall are actually cubbyholes for electrical equipment used by the media and others during special events. There are also what appear to be tall, square sandstone columns, but these are actually speakers.
    History & Discoveries

  National Garden Highlights Regional Plants and Sustainable Practices
By matt guilfoyle |May 12, 2014
Whether you want inspiration and information for your garden, want to learn about the importance of pollinators or simply want to take a scenic nature walk steps from the U.S. Capitol — the U.S. Botanic Garden's National Garden in Washington, D.C., is a treasure for everyone.
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