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U.S. Botanic Garden Shifts Open Hours for Summer 2025 | USBG.gov

By Sarah Davis
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From June 9 through August 31, the U.S. Botanic Garden (USBG) will shift open hours for the Conservatory to 11 a.m. – 6 p.m. The shifted hours will allow us to replace the greenhouse glass roof in the Conservatory Garden Court.
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2025 Military Bands Capitol Summer Concert Series

By AOC Staff
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Bands representing different branches of the military will perform weeknights at the U.S. Capitol.
2017 Memorial Day Concert Set Up
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2025 U.S. Capitol Memorial Day Concert Prohibited Items and Street Closures | USCP.gov

By AOC Staff
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Here's what to know before you go to the annual National Memorial Day Concert at the U.S. Capitol on Sunday, May 25.
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Architect of the Capitol Honored for Excellence in Accountability Reporting

By AOC Staff
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The AOC has received the AGA's prestigious Certificate of Excellence in Accountability Reporting (CEAR) for its Fiscal Year 2024 Performance and Accountability Report.
40th Annual Police Officers Memorial, 2021.
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Honoring Service, Sacrifice and a Unique Partnership

By AOC Staff
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Celebrating the men and women of the United States Capitol Police who put their lives on the line to protect America's beacon of democracy.
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Tree Dedicated Honoring the People of Nevada

By AOC Staff
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Located near the south side of the U.S. Capitol's lower west terrace.
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Picture Perfect: Capturing Iconic Images of the U.S. Capitol Grounds

By Thomas Hatzenbuhler
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See the Capitol campus through the eyes of an AOC Photographer.
Map of cherry tree groups found on the U.S. Capitol campus.
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U.S. Capitol Cherry Blossoms Map

By AOC Staff
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Whether you live in the area or are coming from afar, be sure to stop and see the cherry blossoms sprinkled throughout the U.S. Capitol campus.
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"Orchids: Masters of Deception" Exhibit at U.S. Botanic Garden Showcases Deceptive Flowers | USBG.gov

By USBG Staff
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A variety of orchids from around the world will be in this 29th annual joint orchid exhibit between the U.S. Botanic Garden and Smithsonian Gardens, running February 14 through April 27, 2025.
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Special Exhibit Highlight: Presidential Inaugurations

By AOC Staff
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Learn how the platform was built for the 2025 inaugural and about the ceremony commemorating the first nail to mark this historic event at the U.S. Capitol.
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A Hallowed Figure in American Art and Culture: the Bald Eagle

By Madeleine Lucchetti
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The bald eagle is painted, sculpted and carved throughout the Capitol campus. Its white head, wide wingspan and gnarled talons are ubiquitous.
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Martha Hughes Cannon Statue Unveiled

By AOC Staff
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The statue, given by Utah to the National Statuary Hall Collection, was dedicated in the U.S. Capitol Visitor Center's Emancipation Hall.
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Summer 2025 Internship Opportunities Now Available

By AOC Staff
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The Architect of the Capitol summer internship program is for current students. You may be eligible if you're currently enrolled in high school, college, trade school or another qualifying educational institution.
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Photography and Technical Imaging Branch Marks 75th Anniversary

By Michael Dunn
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Recent historical research has confirmed that the Architect of the Capitol is home to the first federal government photography office, what is today called the AOC Photography and Technical Imaging Branch.
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FY 2024 Performance and Accountability Report Available Online

By AOC Staff
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The PAR offers an assessment of the priorities, accomplishments and financial accountability for fiscal year 2024. Capitol Highlights, infographics, charts, tables and photographs provide additional insight into the AOC's mission and performance.
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House Hearing Room Renovation

By Madeleine Lucchetti
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Rayburn Room 2172 recently underwent renovations that include a refurbished wall-to-wall audiovisual (AV) system, a custom dais and several improved accessibility features.
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The 2024 Capitol Christmas Tree

By AOC Staff
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Visiting the tree is free and open to the public. No ticket required.
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Annual Holiday Celebrations Return to U.S. Botanic Garden | USBG.gov

By USBG Staff
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Immerse yourself in holiday cheer as the popular annual holiday display "Season's Greenings" returns to the U.S. Botanic Garden from November 28, 2024, through January 5, 2025, closed on December 25.
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Volume 29 of Tholos Magazine Now Available

By AOC Staff
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Read the Q&A with Architect Thomas E. Austin, learn about a recent House hearing room renovation, and view images from the past and present as we celebrate the AOC Photography & Technical Imaging Branch's 75th Anniversary.
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Tree Dedicated in Memory of Bertie H. Bowman

By AOC Staff
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Located in the Russell Senate Office Building courtyard.
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Unearthing Capitol Hill's Buried History

By Kristen Frederick
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Visit Congressional Cemetery and discover the many connections the Architect of the Capitol has to this hallowed ground.
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The U.S. Capitol Rotunda: Celebrating 200 Years as the Heart of American Democracy

By Franklin Bradley
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The Rotunda was completed under the direction of Charles Bulfinch by the time of the visit of the Marquis de Lafayette in October 1824.
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Meet the Architect: Q&A with Thomas E. Austin

By AOC Staff
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Get to know the newest Architect of the Capitol.
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Meet the Team: Photography and Technical Imaging Branch

By AOC Staff
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The Photography and Technical Imaging Branch (PTIB) is responsible for the documentation of the historical buildings and grounds under the care of the Architect of the Capitol (AOC) and capturing the historic events within those spaces.
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Johnny Cash Statue Unveiled

By AOC Staff
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The statue, given by Arkansas to the National Statuary Hall Collection, was dedicated in the U.S. Capitol Visitor Center's Emancipation Hall.
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First Nail Ceremony Commences Inauguration Construction

By AOC Staff
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Construction has officially begun on the 2025 presidential inaugural platform at the U.S. Capitol.
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Branching Out: A Search for Christmas in Alaska's Rainforest

By Jim Kaufmann
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While record setting heat and humidity engulfed the nation's capital this summer, the Architect of the Capitol (AOC) celebrated Christmas in July by embarking on an adventure to select the 2024 U.S. Capitol Christmas Tree.
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The Liberty Cap: Symbol of American Freedom

By AOC Staff
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The 2024 Olympic mascot is a conical cap, the Phryge, a French symbol of freedom, but it symbolized freedom in the United States before the French adopted it.
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Leading by Example

By Erin Nelson
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Charles "Doc" Wheatley, Assistant Supervisor of the Capitol Building Plumbing Shop's evening shift, has been a constant presence on the Capitol campus since 1987. That's when he accepted his first government position and began a decades-long career serving this treasured institution.

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Trees on the U.S. Capitol Grounds

By Sarah Davis
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The U.S. Capitol Grounds feature a collection of more than 4,800 trees throughout the entire 286-acre Capitol campus.