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Sunday August 23, 2026 Closed
Upcoming Events at the U.S. Capitol Visitor Center
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Aug 24 2026 | 10am - 12pm
Family Program - War of 1812 Shako
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Aug 24 2026 | 10:30 - 11:30am
War of 1812 Curator Talk
Votes for women
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Aug 24 2026 | 12 - 1pm
Specialty Tour - Votes For Women
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Aug 24 2026 | 12 - 1pm
Education Program - What is Happening in the Chambers?
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Aug 24 2026 | 12 - 3pm
Mapping Histories: War of 1812
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Aug 24 2026 | 2 - 3pm
Specialty Tour - Remembering the Revolution
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Aug 24 2026 | 2 - 3pm
War of 1812 Curator Talk
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Aug 24 2026 | 3 - 4pm
Specialty Tour - Heroes Of Civil Rights
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Aug 25 2026 | 10:30 - 11:30am
Spirit of ’76 – Curator Talk

Featured Programs

Celebrating 250 Years
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Celebrating 250 Years
Spirit of ’76
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Spirit of ’76
Guide Service Celebrates 150 Years
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Guide Service Celebrates 150 Years
Specialty Tours
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Specialty Tours
Know Before You Go - Video!
Know Before You Go Video
Know Before You Go - Video!
Exhibition Hall
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Exhibition Hall
Capitol Conversations
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Capitol Conversations
Democracy Lab
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Democracy Lab
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