Grounds Features

Architect of the Capitol employees are responsible for the care and preservation of more than 100 varieties of trees and bushes planted around the U.S. Capitol, as well as outdoor sculptures including monuments, memorials and water features.

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U.S. Capitol Police Tree

Text of the Plaque

U.S. Capitol Grounds
Commemorative Tree

Ulysses S. Grant Memorial

The memorial to Ulysses S. Grant was dedicated in 1922. In late 2011, the care of the Grant Memorial was transferred from the National Park Service to the Architect of the Capitol (AOC). The bronze elements were restored in 2016 and lamp posts were installed in 2019.

U.S. Capitol Grounds Memorial Tree Quercus alba (White Oak) Honoring the Vietnam Veterans of Minnesota planted by Representative Arlen Erdahl May 11, 1982

Vietnam Veterans of Minnesota Tree

Text on the Plaque

U.S. Capitol Grounds
Memorial Tree

Quercus alba
(White Oak)

Wangari Maathai Tree

Text of the Plaque

U.S. Capitol Grounds
Commemorative Tree

Koelreuteria paniculata
(Golden Raintree)