Stories
New & Noteworthy
Delve deeper into the stories behind the people, art, history and grounds that make up the Capitol.
Public Notice
AOC Offers Family Resources for Distance Learning and Virtual Visits
The Architect of the Capitol is delivering virtual Capitol experiences to those unable to visit because of the coronavirus (COVID-19). Resources for students and families learning from home are grouped into elementary, middle school and high school levels. There are also virtual field trips and online exhibits.
Public Notice
Special Issue of Tholos Magazine Now Available
AOC Employees Have Gone Above and Beyond During the Pandemic
Doing Good
U.S. Botanic Garden Helps Urban Agriculture Programs at 28 Public Gardens Affected by COVID-19
Access to Fresh Fruits and Vegetables Is All the More Important During the Pandemic
History & Discoveries
Benjamin Henry Latrobe’s Capitol Contributions
This September marks the 200th anniversary of the death of Benjamin Henry Latrobe, the second Architect of the Capitol who is considered by many to be the “father of American architecture.” Latrobe
