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.

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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.
 

Wednesday, February 11, 2026 - A Moment in Time: Samuel F.B. Morse's House of Representatives

In 1822, Samuel F.B. Morse, the inventor of the telegraph, painted a scene of the Hall of the House of Representatives. Learn about this moment in time, later used for the restoration of the space in 1976.
Zoom link: https://aocgovus.zoomgov.com/meeting/register/EgI7nWj3Tc2w3ISKAtM6yg

Wednesday, February 18, 2026 - Frederick Douglass: Freedom Fighter

In 2013, the District of Columbia gave the statue of civil rights hero Frederick Douglass to the U.S. Capitol. Join us for more about his life, legacy, and the statue.
Zoom link: https://aocgovus.zoomgov.com/meeting/register/5nuw44_PTJq8epqerBbQog

Wednesday, February 25, 2026 - Curator Conversations: The Centennial Safe

https://aocgovus.zoomgov.com/meeting/register/h11NRKiCRgePU1zRB8S-Ag