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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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History & Discoveries

  Artfully Yours, Alexander Hamilton
By erin courtney |July 11, 2016
With the recent Kennedy Center announcement that the award-winning musical "Hamilton" is coming to Washington, D.C., the options to explore and experience one of our Founding Fathers in our nation's capital has never been better.
    A view of the Capitol after the British burning on the 24th August 1814.

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  Fires, Flight, Flag: The Story of the Star-Spangled Banner
By franklin bradley |June 14, 2017
When British troops burned the U.S. Capitol and White House during the War of 1812, three lesser-known elements of American history came together.
    Black and white photo of the Capitol Power Plant's interior.

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  Capitol Power Plant: A Century of Service
By aoc staff |December 5, 2010
The Capitol Power Plant has undergone significant changes as new buildings were built, and more modern and efficient equipment was installed, but what hasn't changed is the commitment of the staff. The plant's staff are highly-skilled and extremely dedicated — many have worked there for decades.
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  Five Items Not to Miss at the U.S. Capitol
By sharon gang |June 25, 2013
Visitors to the Capitol are often drawn to the "big ticket" items, but there are several other must-see items you should check out when visiting the U.S. Capitol Building.
    The Blackjack painting discovered in the U.S. Capitol.

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  Rediscovering Blackjack
By erin courtney |May 14, 2019
During a recent renovation at the U.S. Capitol Building, members of the Architect of the Capitol uncovered a long-forgotten painting of the famous horse, Blackjack. During his tenure, Blackjack took part in the funerals of Presidents Hoover, Kennedy and Johnson as well as General MacArthur.
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  Artfully Yours, Thomas Jefferson
By erin courtney |April 13, 2016
Our nation’s third president has his successes, as well as himself, memorialized in more than 10 pieces of art in the U.S. Capitol Building.
    Federal Office Building No. 8, now known as the O’Neill House Office Building, under original construction. Photo courtesy of the FDA.

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  Then & Now: O'Neill House Office Building
By erin nelson |October 18, 2017
A brief history of the O'Neill House Office Building. Originally known as Federal Office Building No. 8, and once home of the Food and Drug Administration (FDA), the U.S. House of Representatives voted to name the building after the late former Speaker of the House Thomas P. "Tip" O'Neill in 2012.
    A bowler hat discovered during the renewal of the Cannon House Office Building.

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  Cool Cannon Construction Finds
By kristen frederick |January 3, 2019
During the process of renewing the Cannon House Office Building, workers have found hidden treasures that had been lost or discarded by the laborers who constructed the building more than 100 years ago. Here's a small sampling of what has been discovered since the start of the project.
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  The Lion – A Mane Attraction
By sarah davis |March 1, 2016
The lion, with its prominent mane, is a popular symbol in art and architecture on the U.S. Capitol campus. Here are six areas where you'll find this type of cat on the Capitol campus, including a few located inside for those days when March "comes in like a lion" with cold and unpleasant weather.
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  Artfully Yours, James Madison
By erin courtney |March 16, 2016
To celebrate the birthday of our nation's fourth president, we are highlighting the art featuring or including James Madison on the Capitol campus.
    Exterior view of a building.

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  In Pictures: A Green Roof Comes Alive
By aoc curator |August 6, 2012
What had previously been an unusable outdoor tennis court on the Dirksen Senate Office Building roof has been transformed by plantings, drought-resistant and stays green all year long. View photos of the steps along the way and the final aerial image which shows a special design the pathways make.
    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.
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  Deciphering the Calendar Stone in the Capitol Rotunda
By matt guilfoyle |December 12, 2012
The Mayan Calendar has drawn a lot of attention lately, largely surrounded by myth and misunderstanding. This story investigates a lesser-known scene in "The Frieze of American History" by Constantino Brumidi in the Rotunda of the United States Capitol in Washington, D.C.
    A structure and a tree.

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  5 Original Olmsted Trees
By andrew dentamaro |July 7, 2016
There are currently about 890 trees surrounding the immediate Capitol Building on Capitol Square and more than 4,300 trees throughout the entire 274-acre Capitol Grounds. Some of the most majestic and unmistakable trees on campus were planted during the Frederick Law Olmsted period.
    A current view of the U.S. Capitol, Room HB-29, which once served as a bakery during the Civil War.

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  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.
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