Stories
New & Noteworthy
Delve deeper into the stories behind the people, art, history and grounds that make up the Capitol.
Public Notice
FY 2022 Performance and Accountability Report Available
The Architect of the Capitol's (AOC) Performance and Accountability Report (PAR) for Fiscal Year (FY) 2022 is now available online.
History & Discoveries
Remembering a Law Librarian Who Forgot Nothing
John F. N. Wilkinson, who served as the Assistant Law Librarian, was known for his memory of over 80,000 books that enabled him to retrieve the correct one with "the precision of a Swiss bell-ringer."
History & Discoveries
Restoring Freedom From Historic Separations
From the time all of its pieces arrived in America in 1859, the 15,000-pound plaster Statue of Freedom has relied on many skilled hands over many generations to preserve it. But before each restoration effort, the beautiful plaster figure had to be cut into pieces. Repeatedly.
Behind the Scenes
Q&A With the House Floor Care Division
The dedicated Architect of the Capitol (AOC) employees of the House Office Buildings Floor Care Division work tirelessly to ensure the Capitol campus is ready to welcome Members of Congress, staff and the visiting public.
Behind the Scenes
In the Senate Office Buildings, Maintenance Collaboration Is a Clean Sweep
Hours before the sun rises each morning, Zamboni-like scrubbing machines scuttle through the halls of the Senate office buildings. Each is operated by a dedicated team of Architect of the Capitol (AOC) specialists who spend hours ensuring the marble flooring sparkles.
