Capitol Conversation - John Trumbull’s American Revolution Series in the U.S. Capitol Rotunda
Capitol Conversation - John Trumbull’s American Revolution Series in the U.S. Capitol Rotunda
Curator for the Architect of the Capitol Dr. Michele Cohen will discuss Jonathan Trumbull’s four large history paintings. Commissioned for the Capitol Rotunda, each depicts an event from the nation’s founding period.
Closing at 11a.m.
Closing at 11a.m.
Due to a special event, the Capitol Visitor Center will offer tours until 10 AM. Limited same-day passes may be available prior to 10 AM for visitors without reservations on a first-come, first-served basis. We apologize for any inconvenience and appreciate your understanding. The Visitor Center will be open until 4:30 p.m. and will offer limited programs, activities and virtual tours of the Capitol.
Spirit of ’76 Mapping Histories – Good Roads Everywhere
Spirit of ’76 Mapping Histories – Good Roads Everywhere
Learn about the emerging interstate highway system and popularization of automobiles in 1926. No reservations necessary. Please join us!
Spirit of ’76 Mapping Histories – 1876 Election Results
Spirit of ’76 Mapping Histories – 1876 Election Results
Learn about the Presidential Electoral College voting results of 1876. No reservations necessary. Please join us!
Spirit of ’76 Seen on Screen – Roaring Twenties Silent Film
Spirit of ’76 Seen on Screen – Roaring Twenties Silent Film
Watch a silent film about Washington, D.C. 100 years ago and compare it to today. No reservations necessary. Please join us!
Spirit of ’76 Seen on Screen – Revisit the Centennial Exposition
Spirit of ’76 Seen on Screen – Revisit the Centennial Exposition
Watch a costumed reenactment of the Philadelphia Centennial Exposition. No reservations necessary. Please join us!
Spirit of ’76 Object Spotlight – America Welcomes the World
Spirit of ’76 Object Spotlight – America Welcomes the World
Take a closer look at an object that tells the story of America in 1926. No reservations necessary. Please join us!
Spirit of ’76 Object Spotlight – Colorado Statehood Painting
Spirit of ’76 Object Spotlight – Colorado Statehood Painting
Take a closer look at an object that tells the story of America in 1876. No reservations necessary. Please join us!
Special Guest – Elizabeth A. Novara
Special Guest – Elizabeth A. Novara
Elizabeth A. Novara, American Women’s History Specialist for the Manuscript Division at the Library of Congress, spotlights the women’s suffrage movement during the nation’s centennial.No reservations necessary. Please join us!
Special Guest – Arlene Balkansky
Special Guest – Arlene Balkansky
Arlene Balkansky, former Reference Librarian for the Library of Congress, focuses on abolitionist Frederick Douglass and his powerful 1852 speech, "What to the Slave Is the Fourth of July?", given one year after the nation’s 75th anniversary. Douglass’ speech represents the cornerstone of his efforts to abolish slavery, contrasting the principles of the Declaration of Independence with the evils of enslavement.No reservations necessary. Please join us!