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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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      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.

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  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."
    The Apotheosis of George Washington in the United States Capitol Rotunda.

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  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.
    View of a pathway in a cemetery.

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  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.
    Exterior of a building and door.

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  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.
    British Burn the Capitol, 1814, Allyn Cox, 1974, Corridor, House wing, First Floor.

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  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.
    America the Beautiful poem written on a wall in the Cox Corridors of the U.S. Capitol.

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  Capitol Lyrics: "America the Beautiful"
By sarah davis |July 3, 2023
The lyrics of this patriotic song are found easily at the U.S. Capitol. Once inside the building, a portion of "America the Beautiful" by Katharine Lee Bates can be found written in the Cox Corridors of the south wing. It is also played every July 4th from the Taft Memorial and Carillon.
    Leaves and sky.

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  Leaves of Green: Capitol's Mature Trees Offer Big Payouts
By Madeleine Lucchetti |April 28, 2023
This Arbor Day, we celebrate the Capitol Grounds and Arboretum team's continued efforts to preserve and protect Olmsted's legacy — one of longstanding stewardship that's paying off every day.
    Desks with chairs and shelves with books.

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  Remembering a Law Librarian Who Forgot Nothing
By franklin bradley |February 13, 2023
    Statue being moved with people on balcony above.

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  Restoring Freedom From Historic Separations
By franklin bradley |February 2, 2023
    Gnome statue in doorway.

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  Meigs' Miniatures: The Story of the Tiny Doors in the U.S. Capitol
By erin nelson |December 23, 2022
Guesses for what is behind the Capitol Building's smallest doors are as varied as the architectural details that encompass the Capitol campus. The correct explanation for their existence involves Christmas Eve, the Library of Congress and engineer Montgomery Meigs.
    Columns in a room.

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  How The Capitol Crypt Got Its Name
By aoc curator |December 14, 2022
Is 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.
    The moon and a statue of a person.

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  Haunted Halls of Congress: 5 Creepy Capitol Legends
By erin courtney |October 31, 2022
Given that the United States Capitol was once expected to be the final resting place for George Washington, replete with a crypt, should we be surprised that multiple Capitol-related ghost stories exist? Discover the myths, mysteries and folklore of this historic American building.
    View of a walkway and benches on the U.S. Capitol Grounds.

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  Top 5 Spots to Enjoy Spring on the Capitol Campus
By aoc staff |March 29, 2022
Spring in Washington, D.C., is one of the most beautiful times to visit the nation's capital; it is also the busiest. Learn about five beautiful, and less known spots, to enjoy the warm weather near the U.S. Capitol including where you can see more than 100 cherry blossom trees.
    The Summerhouse, obscured by the plants, vines and trees of Olmsted's original design, blends into the landscape.

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  Olmsted's Never-Built Retreat
By franklin bradley |September 21, 2021
The Story of the U.S. Capitol's South Summerhouse
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