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, 570 acres of grounds and thousands of works of art. The Capitol campus is home to 30,000 daily occupants and hosts more than 3 million visitors annually.

Areas of Expertise

We serve in diverse roles applying both modern techniques and historical tradecrafts in the care and preservation of the Capitol campus.

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Projects

We must ensure every visitor to Capitol Hill experiences the grandeur of these historic treasures at their very best.

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Publications

The Architect of the Capitol publishes a wide variety of publications to increase transparency and accountability.

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Strategic Objectives

Accomplishing these initiatives is critical to laying the foundation for the AOC's long-term success and providing a governance framework that supports effective management. 

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The U.S. Capitol with flags for a presidential inauguration.

Programs & ceremonies

Presidential Inauguration

Perhaps the most widely known of the numerous ceremonies held at the U.S. Capitol.

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Publications

The Latest From AOC

Volume 27
2024
Volume 26
2023
Volume 25
2023
Volume 24
2022

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