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Aug
6
Tue
DAILY
Military Bands Summer Concert Series
Event Location:
United States Capitol
Event Tags:
Music Events
Weekdays at 8:00 p.m., from June 3 - August 30 — As part of the annual Summer Concert Series at the Capitol the U.S. Military Bands will be performing Monday through Friday nights starting June 3 at 8:00 p.m., on the West steps of the U.S. Capitol. The practice of holding military band concerts on the Capitol Grounds dates back at least to 1863, when the United States Marine Corps band held... More »
Aug
7
Wed
DAILY
Outdoor Capitol Talks
Event Location:
Capitol Grounds
Event Tags:
Capitol Grounds, Educational Events
Monday through Friday at 1:00 p.m. — Hear from an expert how the U.S. Capitol Building has changed over time. Learn about architect Thomas U. Walter’s design for the Capitol Dome that became a symbol of democracy throughout the world. Meet at the North Gift Shop inside the Capitol Visitor Center for this 45-minute outdoor program. No reservations or passes needed. For more information about... More »
Aug
7
Wed
DAILY
Brumidi Corridors Tours
Event Location:
United States Capitol
Event Tags:
Art/History Events, Educational Events, Tours
Weekdays at 2 p.m. — A special tour of the Brumidi Corridors on the first floor of the Senate wing of the Capitol enables visitors to view and learn about the ornate paintings on the walls and ceilings designed by Constantino Brumidi between 1857 and 1859. This tour, which lasts approximately 30 minutes, is offered Monday through Friday at 2 p.m. No reservations are needed. Get passes for this... More »
Aug
7
Wed
WEEKLY
Capitol and Congress During the Civil War Tour
Event Location:
Capitol Visitor Center
Event Tags:
Art/History Events, Educational Events, Tours
Weekdays at 3 p.m. — In honor of the 150th Anniversary of the Civil War, a special tour, lasting 30 to 45 minutes, entitled "Capitol and the Congress During the Civil War," is offered Monday through Friday at 3 p.m. With stops at the Old Supreme Court Chamber and other important areas at the Capitol, this tour will explore how the Capitol was used during the Civil War, critical debates that took... More »
Aug
7
Wed
DAILY
Military Bands Summer Concert Series
Event Location:
United States Capitol
Event Tags:
Music Events
Weekdays at 8:00 p.m., from June 3 - August 30 — As part of the annual Summer Concert Series at the Capitol the U.S. Military Bands will be performing Monday through Friday nights starting June 3 at 8:00 p.m., on the West steps of the U.S. Capitol. The practice of holding military band concerts on the Capitol Grounds dates back at least to 1863, when the United States Marine Corps band held... More »
Aug
8
Thu
DAILY
Outdoor Capitol Talks
Event Location:
Capitol Grounds
Event Tags:
Capitol Grounds, Educational Events
Monday through Friday at 1:00 p.m. — Hear from an expert how the U.S. Capitol Building has changed over time. Learn about architect Thomas U. Walter’s design for the Capitol Dome that became a symbol of democracy throughout the world. Meet at the North Gift Shop inside the Capitol Visitor Center for this 45-minute outdoor program. No reservations or passes needed. For more information about... More »
Aug
8
Thu
DAILY
Brumidi Corridors Tours
Event Location:
United States Capitol
Event Tags:
Art/History Events, Educational Events, Tours
Weekdays at 2 p.m. — A special tour of the Brumidi Corridors on the first floor of the Senate wing of the Capitol enables visitors to view and learn about the ornate paintings on the walls and ceilings designed by Constantino Brumidi between 1857 and 1859. This tour, which lasts approximately 30 minutes, is offered Monday through Friday at 2 p.m. No reservations are needed. Get passes for this... More »
Aug
8
Thu
WEEKLY
Capitol and Congress During the Civil War Tour
Event Location:
Capitol Visitor Center
Event Tags:
Art/History Events, Educational Events, Tours
Weekdays at 3 p.m. — In honor of the 150th Anniversary of the Civil War, a special tour, lasting 30 to 45 minutes, entitled "Capitol and the Congress During the Civil War," is offered Monday through Friday at 3 p.m. With stops at the Old Supreme Court Chamber and other important areas at the Capitol, this tour will explore how the Capitol was used during the Civil War, critical debates that took... More »
Aug
8
Thu
DAILY
Military Bands Summer Concert Series
Event Location:
United States Capitol
Event Tags:
Music Events
Weekdays at 8:00 p.m., from June 3 - August 30 — As part of the annual Summer Concert Series at the Capitol the U.S. Military Bands will be performing Monday through Friday nights starting June 3 at 8:00 p.m., on the West steps of the U.S. Capitol. The practice of holding military band concerts on the Capitol Grounds dates back at least to 1863, when the United States Marine Corps band held... More »
Aug
9
Fri
DAILY
Outdoor Capitol Talks
Event Location:
Capitol Grounds
Event Tags:
Capitol Grounds, Educational Events
Monday through Friday at 1:00 p.m. — Hear from an expert how the U.S. Capitol Building has changed over time. Learn about architect Thomas U. Walter’s design for the Capitol Dome that became a symbol of democracy throughout the world. Meet at the North Gift Shop inside the Capitol Visitor Center for this 45-minute outdoor program. No reservations or passes needed. For more information about... More »

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