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.
Behind the Scenes
Built to Last
From Project Mastery to People Skills, Women in Construction Build Up the AOC
Public Notice
Volume 26 of Tholos Magazine Now Available
The latest edition of the Architect of the Capitol (AOC) employee magazine, Tholos, is now available.
Behind the Scenes
AOC Painters Use Wallpaper to Brighten Up the Basement
Architect of the Capitol (AOC) employees have completed a new mural installation in the Longworth House Office Building.
History & Discoveries
A Most Magnificent Ruin: The Burning of the Capitol during the War of 1812
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.
