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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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      A member of the Capitol Grounds and Arboretum team at work in the park above the House office buildings garage.

Behind the Scenes

  New Pesticide Recertification Program
By kate holder |February 17, 2021
One of the most important credentials for Architect of the Capitol (AOC) gardeners to obtain and maintain is pesticide applicator licensing. It's a certification that advances the AOC's core value of safety in multiple ways.
    James Madison Memorial Building

History & Discoveries

  Then & Now: Madison Building
By franklin bradley |April 5, 2017
A look back at the founding of the James Madison Memorial Building.
    A squirrel outside.

History & Discoveries

  Squirrels on Capitol Grounds
By aoc curator |April 11, 2013
When walking across the Capitol Grounds there is one critter that can consistently be seen out and about – the squirrel. When did squirrels first come to Washington, D.C. and how did they end up here? Archivist Andria Leo took a look through AOC’s historical records to investigate the history of the squirrel at the Capitol.
    Painting of people in a room.

History & Discoveries

  Presidents in Art
By aoc curator |February 27, 2012
Presidents don't sleep here, but they're honored in art!
    Group of people outside.

Behind the Scenes

  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 deburring tool used to remove sharp edges from sheet metal.

Behind the Scenes

  Two Thumbs Up for Taking the Edge Off
By franklin bradley |August 9, 2017
A small and seemingly simple tool used by the Architect of the Capitol sheet metal mechanics reduces injuries by saving hands, which is why we give it two thumbs up as a cool tool. This deburring tool removes sharp edges from metal which must be custom fit to unique spaces.
    This donated orchid adds to the rich heritage and importance of the U.S. Botanic Garden's collection.

Programs & Events

  U.S. Botanic Garden Orchids Gain 600 New Siblings
By devin dotson |August 6, 2019
This newly donated collection — the second largest single donation in U.S. Botanic Garden (USBG) history — adds to the rich heritage and importance of the USBG's orchid collection. The donation came from orchid grower Joe Francis, who lives in northern Virginia.
    A/C Equipment Mechanic Horatio Evans tests for signal across two wires with a digital multimeter while troubleshooting air handling unit controls.

Behind the Scenes

  Retro-Commissioning: Big Energy Savings For Big Buildings
By aoc staff |May 16, 2022
    Group of people with the Capitol Dome in the background.

Behind the Scenes

  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.
    Condition of the stone on the Russell Building pre-restoration.

Projects

  Leave No Stone Unrestored
By justin kieffer |January 11, 2018
All around the U.S. Capitol campus, there is something that you cannot avoid seeing as you look at the historic buildings: stone. Stone preservation will continue to be a priority of the Architect of the Capitol as the best way to maintain these buildings is to constantly monitor them.
    Group of people standing with statues.

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  A New Home for a Capitol Treasure
By kristen frederick |January 21, 2011
It took both brawn and brains to move a beautiful (and hefty) treasure when the Magna Carta display was moved from the Capitol Rotunda to its new home in the Capitol Crypt.
    Sequester Team Leader Ladislaus “Dave” Jagoda in front of the cogeneration system at the Capitol Power Plant

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  Capitol Power Plant Employees Power Through the Pandemic
By kate holder |November 4, 2020
Showing Incredible Dedication in Uncertain Circumstances
    Mario Murgueitio and Ron Pfeiffer, both Pipefitters with Capitol Grounds, demonstrate how to use a mulch blower attachment to fill silt socks with mulch.

Behind the Scenes

  Mulch Blower Extraordinaire
By cristin obrien |May 26, 2022
On a sunny morning, employees from Capitol Grounds and Arboretum gathered to see a demonstration of a new tool and hear about its benefits.
    Desks with chairs and shelves with books.

History & Discoveries

  Remembering a Law Librarian Who Forgot Nothing
By franklin bradley |February 13, 2023
    Children pick beans in the Bruno Vegetable Garden at Birmingham Botanical Gardens in Alabama.

Doing Good

  U.S. Botanic Garden Helps Urban Agriculture Programs at 28 Public Gardens Affected by COVID-19
By devin dotson |October 8, 2020
Access to Fresh Fruits and Vegetables Is All the More Important During the Pandemic
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