Capitol Conversations

WEDNESDAYS AT 2 p.m. - Join our engaging guides and Visitor Services team 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.

July 8, 2026 – Po’Pay and the Pueblo Revolt: The First American Revolution 

New Mexico statue, Ohkay Owingeh religious leader Po’Pay, led a revolution against the Spanish in 1680, nearly a century before Americans in the east revolted against British rule. Learn more in this program. 

Registration: https://aocgovus.zoomgov.com/meeting/register/Y09PW9ovTsu4MHK92Vr0Hg 

July 15, 2026 – The Marquis de Lafayette: "America's Favorite Fightin' Frenchman" and the US Capitol 

As a young man, the Marquis de Lafayette played a pivotal role in the American Revolution. A lifetime and two Revolutions later, he returned to America on an epic tour. Join Visitor Guides and a special guest for a look at how he made his mark on Capitol and American history.  

Registration: https://aocgovus.zoomgov.com/meeting/register/jS5ESfj1QbSrLxBNYxqQLw 

July 22, 2026 – Robert Livingston: Forgotten Founder in Capitol Art 

Robert R. Livingston, one of New York’s statues at the Capitol, made many important contributions to American history. Learn more about his roles as statesman, judge, and diplomat — and the Capitol artwork that recognizes him.  

Registration: https://aocgovus.zoomgov.com/meeting/register/Wdvx0y-WQc-fJ3f10vyfXw 

July 29, 2026 – Capitol Stamps: The Rotunda 

Part Two of the Capitol Stamps series continues with a look at how artwork of the Capitol Rotunda, including John Trumbull’s American Revolution paintings, have made their way around the world in postage stamp form. 

Registration: https://aocgovus.zoomgov.com/meeting/register/74hxO8OGQM6QPzYg_hisnA