What's Happening at the Capitol In August

A Celebration of the U.S. Capitol Guide Service

Since 1876, official guides of the U.S. Capitol have served Congress and visitors.

Explore key moments and learn more about the 150-year history of the Capitol Guide Service.

Celebrate the Guide Service

Special Programs

War of 1812

Join us Saturday, August 22, and Monday, August 24, from 10 a.m.-3 p.m. to learn about the British invasion of Washington, D.C., during the War of 1812.

Spirit of '76

Discover how Congress and the nation marked milestone anniversaries of the Declaration of Independence with our special exhibit "Spirit of '76" and onsite programs.

• Family Programs, Mondays and Saturdays, 11 a.m.
  Families can make their copy of the Declaration of Independence
• Curator's Talk, Tuesdays, 10:30 a.m.
  Join a Curator-led tour of the special exhibit
• Object Spotlight, Wednesdays and Thursdays, 11 a.m.
  Take a closer look at an object that tells the story of America in 1800s
• Seen on Screen, Thursdays, 1 p.m. 
  Connect with 19th century U.S. history through film
• Mapping Histories, Friday, 11 a.m.
  Uncover stories of the 1800s through interactive maps and primary sources

Browse Program Options

Specialty Tours

Pick up same-day tour passes at the North Information Desk in Emancipation Hall.

• Halls of the Senate, Monday-Friday, 11 a.m.
• Votes for Women, Monday-Friday, 12 p.m.
• Indigenous Peoples in Capitol Art, Monday-Friday, 1 p.m.
• Remembering the Revolution, Monday-Friday, 2 p.m.
• Heroes of Civil Rights, Monday-Friday, 3 p.m.

Learn About Specialty Tours

Capitol Conversations

Join the conversation online Wednesdays at 2 p.m.

• August 5: The Man Who Outlived Them All: Charles Carroll of Carrollton
• August 12: Wildlife on the Capitol Grounds
• August 19: The Nation's Stage: The Capitol & The National Mall

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Celebrate America 250 in Style

Commemorate 250 years of the United States in style with our tee shirts, tote bags and more! Please note our limited-edition eagle plushie is available in-store only.

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