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Preserving the Historic Buildings that Inspire Our Nation What We Do
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The Architect of the Capitol has a legacy and ancestry that is rooted in the very beginnings of the capital city of the United States, today known as Washington, D.C. In 1791, President George Washington appointed three commissioners to provide suitable buildings and accommodations for Congress. The
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The Architect of the Capitol is a Legislative Branch agency responsible to the U.S. Congress for the maintenance, operation, development and preservation of the United States Capitol complex.
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Our mission centers on our stewardship of the structures and grounds of the nation's Capitol. We ensure every visitor to the campus experiences the grandeur of these historic treasures at their very best.
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We support our prestigious occupants in their critical mission to govern our country. We fulfill the journey of visitors from across our nation and around the world to celebrate and discover the center and symbol of American democracy. Our internal and external services are equally essential in the
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Today, there are more than 2,000 AOC employees serving around the clock to maintain and preserve the buildings and grounds. Tracing its beginnings to the laying of the Capitol cornerstone in 1793, the AOC is responsible for the operations and care of more than 18.4 million square feet of facilities
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Video Tour Watch this 3-room video tour of the U.S. Capitol focused on information relevant to students taking middle school level U.S. history and civics courses. Follow-along Worksheet for the video above Quiz Worksheet for the video above Video Series A Capitol Moment – Highlighting the lives of
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Essays & Study Questions Enhance your knowledge of Congress by reading these essays and answering the study questions. Committees (PDF) – The role that congressional committees play in the legislative process and the reasons why they are important. Congress by the Numbers (PDF) How Your State Gets
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Explore the Capitol Campus These videos will take you in and around historic spaces of the U.S. Capitol. Spring at the U.S. Capitol (Video) 360 Degree View of the U.S. Capitol Rotunda (Video) 360 Degree View of National Statuary Hall (Video) Night and Day From Statue of Freedom Scaffolding (Video)
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Lesson Plans Flower to Seed, Seed to Flower (PDF, grades K-2) — Explore the life cycle of a flowering plant by examining how and why plants make seeds. Flower to Seed, Seed to Flower (PDF, grades 3-5) Activity Guides and Worksheets Explore the art and history of the U.S. Capitol with these student
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Discover the World of Orchids A video guided tour of the orchid show "Discover the World of Orchids," a collaboration between the U.S. Botanic Garden (USBG) and Smithsonian Gardens. 2020 Orchid Show (Video Series) Related: U.S. Botanic Garden Orchids Gain 600 New Siblings (Blog Story) Exploring
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An 1826 report from the Committee on Public Buildings and Grounds included plans for a guard room and other spaces in a terrace on the west front of the Capitol. An 1859 receipt shows that the House of Representatives and the Senate evidently were charged equal assessments for equipment of the guard
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AOC Social Media Facebook Flickr Instagram @uscapitol LinkedIn Pinterest Twitter @uscapitol Twitter @aochiring YouTube U.S. Capitol Visitor Center Social Media Facebook Instagram @visitthecapitol Twitter @visitthecapitol YouTube U.S. Botanic Garden Social Media Facebook Instagram @usbotanicgarden
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What is the entire duration of the Cannon Renewal Project? The Cannon Renewal is scheduled to take approximately 10 years, with five phases aligned to fall between congressional move cycles. The initial phase, Phase 0, began in early 2015 and focuses on the entire basement level. It will be complete
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Trees were heavily used in Olmsted's design to both frame the building and provide shade for visitors and his design still drives all landscaping decisions on the grounds today, including the placement and selection of trees. Sixty-five of the trees planted during Olmsted's original design remain