CHRISTMAS
TREE ARRIVES AT U.S. CAPITOL NOVEMBER 30, 2009
The U.S. Capitol Christmas Tree
is scheduled to arrive at the West Front of the Capitol along First
Street, NW, at 10 a.m. on
Monday, November 30, 2009. Once it is secured in the ground, the tree
will be decorated with approximately 5,000 ornaments crafted by people from
across Arizona
that reflect this year’s theme, “Arizona’s
Gift from the Grand
CanyonState." +Read More
Acting Architect of the Capitol Stephen Ayers
welcomed construction industry leaders from the Construction Users Roundtable
(CURT) to the CapitolVisitorCenter
on Tuesday, June 9, 2009. + Read More
Power to Save On October 8, 2008, the AOC launched its new energy awareness program -- Power to Save. "We believe we should be leaders in the national effort to conserve energy, and as stewards of the Capitol complex, we will continue to do our part to make this goal a reality in our facilities," said Acting Architect of the Capitol Stephen T. Ayers, AIA, LEED AP. "You can help us make a difference." Click here to learn more.
AOC Partners with D.C.High School to Share Expertise: The Architect of the Capitol (AOC) is developing a partnership with Phelps Architecture, Construction, and EngineeringHigh School in Northeast DC, so our staff can share its expertise with the students.The students there are studying to enter career fields that are related to the AOC’s work.
As part of this initiative, the Capitol Buildings’ shops hosted field trips for the freshman class on May 13, 14, and 21.The students visited the CVC Control Room for a discussion about monitoring lighting, HVAC, elevators, and fire alarms; and visited the Decorative Painting, Sheet Metal, and Carpentry Shops.
Keller Statue Donated to National Statuary Hall Collection
A bronze statue of Helen Keller, donated by the State of Alabama to the National Statuary Hall Collection, was unveiled in the United States Capitol Rotunda on October 7, 2009.
Capitol Grounds in Spring (C-SPAN Video)
Stephen Ayers, Acting Architect of the Capitol, spoke about the U.S. Capitol grounds, little-know places of interest on the grounds, and maintenance of the grounds in springtime. + View C-SPAN Video
Spring's in Bloom on the U.S. Capitol Grounds
Trees and flowers on the U.S. Capitol Grounds are now in full bloom. Click the link below to see images of this year's display. + View Slideshow
Reagan Statue Donated to National Statuary Hall Collection A bronze statue of President Ronald Wilson Reagan, donated by the State of California to the National Statuary Hall Collection, was unveiled in the United States Capitol Rotunda on June 3, 2009.
Commemorating Abraham Lincoln The bicentennial of Abraham Lincoln’s birth on February 12, 1809, is being celebrated throughout the year 2009. Numerous works of art and objects in the Capitol and congressional collections are related to the sixteenth president.
U.S. Capitol Visitor CenterOpens to the PublicSpeaker Pelosi, Senate Majority Leader Reid, Senate Minority Leader McConnell, House Minority Leader Boehner, and Acting Architect of the Capitol Stephen Ayers commemorated its opening on December 2, 2008, with a ceremony in Emancipation Hall. + View Photo Slideshow | + View Opening Ceremony (embedded video)
Visitors to the U.S. Capitol can also now find expanded information about visiting the Capitol at the new Capitol Visitor Center web site at: http://www.visitthecapitol.gov. Visit the web site now to learn about booking tours, amenities at the Visitor Center, the Exhibition Hall and tips for visiting the Capitol.
Procurement The Architect of the Capitol has a wide range of procurement opportunities. All AOC procurements are awarded by the Procurement Division, which is located at the Ford House Office Building. For information on a specific procurement, please call the Contracting Officer or the main Procurement Division number at (202) 226-2557.
For the Press Members of the press wishing to gather information about the Agency's activities should contact Eva Malecki, the AOC Communications Officer, at 202-228-1793, or should visit our press room at http://www.aoc.gov/aoc/press-room/index.cfm.
Capitol Grounds in Spring (C-SPAN Video)
Spring's in Bloom on the U.S. Capitol Grounds
2009 Presidential Inauguration The inauguration of President Barack Obama took place in Washington, DC, on January 20, 2009. 
AIA Board Visits CVC AIA Board of Directors visited the 
U.S. Capitol Visitor Center Opens to the Public