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The exhibit (Jan. 30–April 26) will feature hundreds of live orchids from the Smithsonian Gardens and U.S. Botanic Garden collections, marking 30 years of partnership between the two organizations.
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The PAR offers an assessment of the priorities, accomplishments and financial accountability for fiscal year 2025. Capitol Highlights, infographics, charts, tables and photographs provide additional insight into the AOC's mission and performance.
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Take a look through the Architect of the Capitol's historical records to investigate the history of the squirrel at the U.S. Capitol.
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When a section of the U.S. Capitol Grounds opens on the West Front for community sledding during daylight hours (dawn to dusk), everyone is invited to join in the fun, but we ask that you remain safe and aware of the area and of workers who are clearing snow and ice.
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Benjamin Franklin remains one of the most celebrated figures in American history. The many pieces of art in the United States Capitol Building that include his image reflect his immense impact on our nation's development.
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All eyes are on the clocks as we countdown on New Years Eve. These clocks around the Capitol campus also get plenty of attention throughout the rest of the year.
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Many of the historic buildings under the Architect of the Capitol’s (AOC) care were constructed before the establishment of current accessibility standards and require upgrades to provide reasonable accommodations for individuals with disabilities.
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The statue, given by Virginia to the National Statuary Hall Collection, was dedicated in the U.S. Capitol Visitor Center's Emancipation Hall.
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A potential disaster from centuries ago results in Capitol Building improvements we still see today.
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Barbara Rose Johns led a 1951 walk-out protesting conditions at her segregated high school in Prince Edward County, Virginia. Virginia gave this statue to the National Statuary Hall Collection in 2025.
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The Architect of the Capitol's commitment to sustainability is demonstrated through our robust energy conservation and sustainability programs. The agency incorporates sustainable design and construction practices into the major projects executed throughout Capitol Hill.
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For the first time, the Architect of the Capitol brings the holiday magic of the West Front to you via 360-degree, interactive panoramas.
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In the bleak winter, when most Washingtonians are looking to stay indoors, the Architect of the Capitol (AOC) Capitol Grounds and Arboretum team still spends a lot of time outside.
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Visiting the tree is free and open to the public. No ticket required.
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To commemorate the birthday of our nation's 20th president, we are highlighting several pieces of art featuring or including Garfield at the U.S. Capitol.
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The popular annual holiday display "Season's Greening" returns to the U.S. Botanic Garden starting Thanksgiving Day! This year's theme of "Dino-Mite!" celebrates the model train show featuring dinosaurs, animals, and plants of the Cretaceous period.
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Follow along as we travel to the Humboldt-Toiyabe National Forest to select the 2025 U.S. Capitol tree for the holiday season.
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The Architect of the Capitol (AOC) plays a vital role in the congressional moves process every two years, requiring coordination across the Capitol campus to ensure a successful start for each new Congress.
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Bronze plaques in the floor of National Statuary Hall honor the eight members who served in the House of Representatives while it met here from 1819 to 1857 and also served as president of the United States.
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A short history of this significant space's special fabric.
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Office selection is luck of the draw, but preparation leaves nothing to chance.
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The Architect of the Capitol (AOC) manages the office moves process for Members of Congress. On the Senate side of campus, that work falls under the Senate Office Buildings jurisdiction. It manages the suite selection process, suite designs and renovations as well as the move process for senators
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The AOC's Capitol Building Sheet Metal Shop craftspeople utilize traditional, handheld tools alongside current technologies to shape, fit and repair metalworks.
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Articles include spotlights on the Capitol Building Sheet Metal Shop and the congressional move process.
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Understanding light and how it works is an important aspect of the Architect of the Capitol (AOC) Photography and Technical Imaging Branch day-to-day operations.
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Brumidi's depiction of the 1782 event shows John Adams, Benjamin Franklin, John Jay, Henry Laurens and British representative Richard Oswald.
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Inventor Robert Fulton is seated in his studio, looking out at the palisades of the Hudson River and his steamboat; a portrait of Benjamin West, with whom Fulton studied painting, rests to his left on an easel.