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.

Browse the highlights below or learn more about the trees on campus.

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Arbor Day Founder Tree

U.S. Capitol Grounds memorial tree to honor the 100th anniversary of J. Sterling Morton, Founder of Arbor Day; and the bicentennial of George Washington.

Senate Fountain

The Senate Fountain, a hexagonal granite monolith with high jets of water spouting from its center, is surrounded by six smaller jets on a lower level.

George Washington's Houses Plaque

This plaque was a gift of the District of Columbia, placed during George Washington Bicentennial in 1932 at the Capitol Plaza fountain terrace.

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.