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Visitors can tour many highlights on Capitol Hill without registering.
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Building, Infrastructure, People The Architect of the Capitol is committed to...
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Evolution of Women in Art at the U.S. Capitol

By Michele Cohen, Ph.D.

An in-depth look at the evolution of women in art at the U.S. Capitol.
Close-up detail photo with Statue of Freedom during conservation in 1993.

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Read about the art, architecture and work on the Capitol Hill written by AOC's experts.

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 »
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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 »
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 »
The 2013 Capitol Christmas Tree arrived Monday, November 25, on the U.S. Capitol Grounds follow along here as the tree arrives and AOC staff put it into position on the West Front of the Capitol.
Capitol Christmas Tree Arrives
November 25, 2013
Events
The 2013 Capitol Christmas Tree arrived Monday, November 25, on the U.S. Capitol Grounds follow along here as the tree arrives and AOC staff put it into position on the West Front of the Capitol.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 »
Cara and the Chocolate Tree
September 16, 2014
Events
With the "Sprouts" program at the U.S. Botanic Garden, children learn about the magical world of plants.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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“We the People” - Constitution Week 2013
September 16, 2013
Events
This Constitution Week, AOC's Sharon Gang, communications & marketing manager at the Capitol Visitor Center, reflects on what the U.S. Constitution means to her.More »

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