AOC 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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Toomer's Corner Oak Tree

U.S. Capitol Grounds tree to commemorate Auburn University's Toomer's Corner Oak sponsored by Rep. Dennis Ross in 2011.

U.S. Capitol Police End of Watch Tree

U.S. Capitol Grounds memorial tree to honor the service and sacrifice of Officer Jacob J. Chestnut and Detective John M. Gibson of the U.S. Capitol Police sponsored by Majority Leader Harry Reid in 2008.

U.S. Capitol Police Tree

U.S. Capitol Grounds tree to commemorate the service of the United States Capitol Police sponsored by Terrance W. Gainer, Senate Sergeant at Arms.

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.
The Wangari Maathai tree on U.S. Capitol Grounds in summer.

Wangari Maathai Tree

U.S. Capitol Grounds commemorative tree to honor Nobel Peace Laureate Wangari Maathai of Kenya sponsored by Rep. Barbara Lee in 2005.

West Boundary Wall Drinking Fountain

Designed by Frederick Law Olmsted, this unique fountain is slightly hidden in the terrace wall that borders Capitol Square, just across from the Grant Memorial.