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Visitors can tour many highlights on Capitol Hill without registering.
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Official painted portrait of 11th Architect of the Capitol Stephen T. Ayers.
Stephen T. Ayers, FAIA, CCM, LEED AP
On February 24, 2010, President Barack Obama nominated Mr. Ayers to serve as...
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Map of cherry tree groups found on the U.S. Capitol campus.
U.S. Capitol Cherry Blossoms Map
Spring in Washington, D.C., officially arrives with the blooming of the cherry...
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Preparing for the Moment Opportunity Knocks

By Erin Nelson

Employee spotlight on an AOC elevator mechanic who started as a night shift laborer in the U.S. Capitol and has continued to rise through the ranks.
Paul Miller (left) and Anderson Alleyne (right) are two AOC employees that embody its mission to serve, preserve and inspire.
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Instagram Meetup at U.S. Capitol
November 26, 2013
Events, Photography
Since one of the earliest known photographs of the U.S. Capitol in 1846, Washington, D.C., residents and visitors have been capturing images of this national icon, its art and its grounds.More »
The Capitol Christmas Tree in 2013
Capitol Christmas Tree Lights up Washington
December 3, 2013
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The Capitol Christmas Tree has been a tradition at the U.S. Capitol since 1964. The tree will be lit from night fall until 11 p.m. each evening through January 1, 2014.More »
His Holiness Pope Francis addressing the crowds assembled along the West Front.
Papal Preparation Takes Teamwork
October 14, 2015
Who We Are, Events
Multiple jurisdictions worked together to prepare for Pope Francis' historic arrival at the U.S. Capitol last month, treating it much like a rehearsal for the next presidential inauguration. More »
Capitol Christmas Tree Arrives
November 26, 2012
Events
The Capitol Christmas Tree has just arrived at the West Front of the U.S. Capitol! This year's tree is a 73-foot Engelmann spruce that came all the way from Colorado.More »
2013 Capitol Christmas Tree Arrives
November 25, 2013
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Follow the journey of the 2013 U.S. Capitol Christmas Tree as it arrives and AOC staff put it into position on the West Front Lawn.More »
"We the People" — Constitution Week
September 16, 2013
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An Architect of the Capitol employee at the U.S. Capitol Visitor Center reflects on what the U.S. Constitution means to her. More »
Cara and the Chocolate Tree
September 16, 2014
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With the "Sprouts" program at the U.S. Botanic Garden, children learn about the magical world of plants.More »
Instagrammers in the Rotunda of the U.S. Capitol
Instagramming the Capitol
December 17, 2013
Events, Photography
On a rainy December Saturday a group of Instagrammers joined us at the U.S. Capitol to tour the building and chat with an Architect of the Capitol photographer. Despite the weather it was a great event and we look forward to hosting more in the future!More »
Nearly Nine Million Visitors Later
November 30, 2012
Buildings & Grounds, Events
On December 2, the Capitol Visitor Center celebrates its four-year anniversary. Sharon Gang, the third member of the CVC's operations staff, reflects back to the opening four years ago. More »

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