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Rotunda Section, Revised Dome Design for U.S. Capitol. Pen, Ink and watercolor by Thomas U. Walter, 1859.

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Middle School Resources

By Sarah Davis
| April 3, 2020
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
A view of the Capitol after the British burning on the 24th August 1814.

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High School Resources

By Sarah Davis
| April 3, 2020
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
Visitors in the USBG National Garden with a view of the Conservatory and U.S. Capitol.

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Virtual Field Trips

By Sarah Davis
| April 3, 2020
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)
A whimsical view of one of the U.S. Capitol's tiny doors.

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Elementary School Resources

By Sarah Davis
| April 1, 2020
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
Inside the U.S. Capitol Visitor Center Exhibition Hall.

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Virtual Exhibits

By Sarah Davis
| April 1, 2020
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
Detail of grill work above exterior doors at the U.S. Capitol's south House carriage entrance.

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"Prisons" in the U.S. Capitol

By Sarah Davis
| May 9, 2019
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
Taking a photo in the U.S. Capitol Rotunda for social media.

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Social Media Directory

By Sarah Davis
| August 21, 2018
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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Who We Are

By Sarah Davis
| December 6, 2016
Recognizing the trust placed in us by Congress and the American people, the AOC team is committed to providing a safe environment and inspiring experiences for all who work and visit the symbol of American democracy. The AOC is rooted in a tradition of unique craftsmanship and ingenuity. Tracing its

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Cannon Renewal FAQs for Required Moves

By Sarah Davis
| October 19, 2016
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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Phelps High School Partnership

By Sarah Davis
| June 12, 2015
From Brumidi to Olmsted, our agency has a storied history of recruiting highly skilled engineers, members of the tradecrafts and administrators to preserve and enhance what the world sees as an icon of democracy and what we simply call home. A lot has changed on Capitol Hill, and the workforce

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Trees on Capitol Grounds

By Sarah Davis
| April 24, 2015
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

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The First Cornerstone

By Sarah Davis
| September 18, 2014
Contemporary Masonic practice included the laying of an inscribed metal plate along with a cornerstone. Caleb Bentley, a Quaker clockmaker and silversmith who lived in Georgetown not far from Suter's Fountain Inn, where the commissioners held their meetings, made the silver plate for the Capitol

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Cannon Suite Construction

By Sarah Davis
| September 16, 2014
Scroll below to find your suite number and when it will be affected, or click to jump to your floor: 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 Please note: Some existing suite locations will not be returning at the conclusion of construction. These suites are marked with an asterisk (*). Subscribe to Email Alerts To sign

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Cannon Resources for Media

By Sarah Davis
| September 9, 2014
Download the Summer 2020 fact sheet. Cannon Images Download image collection. (128.6 MB, zip file) Zip file that contains high resolution images of Cannon damage. Browse and download individual images. Please credit: "Architect of the Capitol" Cannon Video Download high resolution videos: Cannon

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Dear Colleague Letter Archive

By Sarah Davis
| May 5, 2014
2019 Date of Letter – Location – Subject September 23, 2019 – Cannon House Office Building – New Jersey Ave Closure (PDF) August 19, 2019 – Cannon House Office Building – New Jersey Ave Sidewalk (PDF) August 8, 2019 – Cannon House Office Building – Street and Entrance Closures (PDF) June 27, 2019 –

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Dome By-The-Numbers

By Sarah Davis
| April 24, 2014
Dome Restoration 12,800 inches of cracked cast iron repaired (8,000 inches repaired with the "lock and stitch" and "Dutchman" techniques) 1,215 gallons of paint used to repaint the Dome - 3 layers x 405 gallons each. Final top coat color is "Dome White." 1.1 million lbs. weight of scaffold 75,000+

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Congressional Testimony

By Sarah Davis
| April 7, 2014
The incredibly talented and skillful employees of the agency care for facilities that are decades and even centuries old — buildings that were constructed without the modern equipment and efficiencies we now take for granted. There is much work to be done, but we believe that there is no greater

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Cable Channel Guide

By Sarah Davis
| March 27, 2014
Below are the list of stations available. * = Indicates that channel source is still being obtained and will not be immediately available for August roll out. Channel is reserved and we are working to provide it. Phase I House Channel Lineup Congressional Cable Television System House Digital/High

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Page Not Found

By Sarah Davis
| December 26, 2013
Looking for something? The requested page could not be found. Perhaps these links will help you... I am a: Visitor Hill Employee Researcher/Student Or: Go to Homepage Search our Website Contact Us

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Electric Vehicle Charging Stations

| October 31, 2013
The monthly fee of $27 consists of two cost components: 1) the cost of power and 2) capital construction recapitalization and provides for a full-day charge using the existing 110V outlets. Registered users will be required to provide their own power cord and plug. To participate in the program

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USBG Foliage Plant Program

| October 24, 2013
Small plants are suitable for a desk top or mantle; medium plants are appropriate for a shelf or windowsill; large plants require space on a table or stand. The USBG staff will work with you to determine a suitable plant for your work environment. Our plant inventory varies by season and demand

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Senate Restaurants

By Sarah Davis
| October 24, 2013
American Grill — Dirksen/Hart Connecting Corridor, SDG-21 Cups & Company — Russell Building, SRB-65 Dirksen Cafe — Dirksen Building, SDB-R7 Inside Scoop — Dirksen Building, SDG-21A Refectory — U.S. Capitol, S-112A​ Senate Carry-Out — U.S. Capitol, SB-10A​ Senate Dining Room — U.S. Capitol, S-110

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Senate Forms and Shops

| October 24, 2013
Frequently Used Forms Foliage Plant Program Recycling Program Request Form Security Access Control Form (U.S. Capitol Police) Service Request Form Staff Authorization Form Senate Shops The shops of the Architect of the Capitol (AOC) Senate Superintendent's Office support the senate through services

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History of the Capitol Dome

| September 19, 2013

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House Shops

| June 25, 2013
Building Engineer Branch Responsible for construction, maintenance and repair of the heating, ventilating, air conditioning, plumbing, fire protection and industrial equipment systems located throughout the buildings. Carpentry Branch Provides wood crafting, carpentry, key services and preventative

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Capitol Shops

| June 19, 2013
Carpentry Division Provides fine architectural millwork, design solutions and carpentry services. AOC's carpenters manufacture, install and craft high-quality woodworking throughout the Capitol Building. Electrical Division Responsible for maintenance and repair of the electrical and life safety

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Library Shops

| June 5, 2013
Air Conditioning Division The Air Conditioning Division has qualified technicians on premise to handle any emergency related to heating, ventilation and air conditioning (HVAC). Electrical Division The Electrical Division installs, maintains and repairs electrical fixtures, controls and systems for

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Senate Work Request

| March 21, 2013
When accessing the Senate Work Request Application, you will be asked to login to the with your unique User ID and Password. Once logged in, your personal inbox displays all requests you have entered with the status of each request. From your Inbox you can: Review details of a work request Click on

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About the OIG Hotline

By Lori Taylor
| June 19, 2012
The purpose of the AOC's OIG Hotline is to receive complaints of fraud, waste, or abuse in AOC programs and operations including mismanagement or violations of law, rules or regulations by AOC employees, contractors or program participants. Examples of FW&A violations include: Contract fraud

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Print-friendly Map of the Capitol Campus

| June 1, 2012
Below is a print-friendly map of the buildings and grounds cared for by the Architect of the Capitol.

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