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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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The Architect of the Capitol is both the name of the U.S. legislative branch agency responsible for the maintenance of the Capitol campus and the title for the leader of the agency .
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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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Learn more about the work Architect of the Capitol employees do in various trades.
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Explore the U.S. House of Representatives office buildings cared for by the Architect of the Capitol.
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The campus consists of the U.S. Capitol building and visitor center, principal congressional office buildings, Library of Congress buildings, Supreme Court buildings, U.S. Botanic Garden and 570 acres of grounds.
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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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Preserving the Historic Buildings that Inspire Our Nation What We Do
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The Architect of the Capitol is delivering virtual Capitol experiences to those unable to visit because of the coronavirus (COVID-19). Resources for students and families learning from home are grouped into elementary, middle school and high school levels. There are also virtual field trips and
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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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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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Explore the Capitol Campus These videos will take you in and around historic spaces of the U.S. Capitol. A Walk Through the Brumidi Corridors (Video) A Walk Through the Cox Corridors and Hall of Columns (Video) A Walk Through National Statuary Hall (Video) A Walk Through the U.S. Capitol Crypt
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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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Like most beloved national treasures from the Golden Gate Bridge to the Statue of Liberty, the U.S. Capitol Building roof requires continuous care.
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It generates temperatures of 35,000 degrees Fahrenheit or more and accelerates to nearly the speed of sound.
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The U.S. Capitol Visitor Center is redesigning Exhibition Hall. Visitors will encounter a dynamic and educational environment that will to inform, involve and inspire them about Congress' role in the democratic process.
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The Architect of the Capitol selects the annual U.S. Capitol Christmas Tree in consultation with the United States Forest Service.
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The Architect of the Capitol's Construction Division with the support of the AOC Library Buildings and Grounds jurisdiction worked together to complete the Fire Door Improvements project.
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This newly donated collection — the second largest single donation in U.S. Botanic Garden (USBG) history — adds to the rich heritage and importance of the USBG's orchid collection.
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Colonel Charles De Witt's career extended far beyond his home county, including being named as delegate to the Continental Congress.
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Beginning in 1855, Constantino Brumidi decorated many walls and ceilings in the U.S. Capitol, most prominently in the Capitol Rotunda and the corridors of the Senate wing.
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Eight bronze lamp posts were recently installed by the Architect of the Capitol on the marble pedestal of the Ulysses S. Grant Memorial in Washington, D.C. These posts are replicas of fixtures first designed and installed by Edward Pearce Casey, the architect for the memorial's pedestal.
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Nominated December 9, 2019; Confirmed by the U.S. Senate December 20, 2019; Term ended February 13, 2023. In his role as Architect of the Capitol, Mr. Blanton was responsible for facilities maintenance and operation of the historic U.S. Capitol Building , the care and improvement of more than 570
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The new U.S. Capitol Materials Cart Program showcases a variety of AOC trades, including masonry, sheet metal, paint and wood-crafting.
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Did you know that the 15,000-pound bronze Statue of Freedom, standing atop the 9 million pounds of cast iron of the U.S. Capitol Dome, dances every day?
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During a recent renovation, members of the Architect of the Capitol uncovered a long-forgotten painting of the famous horse, Blackjack.
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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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Constantino Brumidi , born in Rome in 1805, was fully trained in classical and Renaissance painting techniques, including true fresco. He painted murals for Popes and princes and was considered one of the city's best artists. In 1852 he emigrated to the United States. In 1855, after painting a trial
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After 12 years of service with the Virginia Army National Guard and two tours in Iraq, Anderson Alleyne began his career with the Architect of the Capitol (AOC) in 2013. He was hired as a night shift laborer in the Capitol Building jurisdiction and was responsible for maintaining the building's