Capitol Conversations

WEDNESDAYS AT 2 p.m. -- Join our engaging guides and visitor services team on Zoom for Capitol Conversations – live, interactive, virtual discussions about the U.S. Capitol. During Capitol Conversations, our staff will discuss some of the U.S. Capitol’s historic spaces, artwork, artifacts and statues.

Visit the Online Gift Shop for the books and other materials mentioned during Capitol Conversations.

To request an accommodation to participate in a Capitol Conversation, please email your request to AccessibilityRequests@saa.senate.gov at least five business days in advance of the presentation date.

January 21- Curator Conversations: Barbara Rose Johns

Staff from the Architect of the Capitol’s Curator Office will discuss the newest addition to the National Statuary Hall Collection, Virginia’s Barbara Rose Johns, and the sculptor, Steven Weitzman.

Zoom link: https://aocgovus.zoomgov.com/meeting/register/-hdpl_izQuuk3HxNA9CmZQ

January 28- Temporary and Former Capitols

The U.S. Congress has met in many different places other than the U.S. Capitol Building. This program intends to highlight the other locations where Congress met, including New York City’s Federal Hall, Philadelphia’s Congress Hall, Blodgett’s Hotel, and the Old Brick Capitol Building.

Zoom link: https://aocgovus.zoomgov.com/meeting/register/se1BOPONS4Obp6IfeD8K-A