Take a closer look at an object that tells the story of America in 1826. No reservations necessary. Please join us!

Play an interactive board game that transports you back to the American Revolution. No reservations necessary. Please join us!

Learn about the emerging interstate highway system and popularization of automobiles in 1926. No reservations necessary. Please join us!

Take a closer look at Arba the eagle puppet that tells the story of America in 1976. No reservations necessary. Please join us!

The Veterans History Project at the Library of Congress collects, preserves and makes accessible the firsthand recollections of U.S. military veterans who served from World War I through more recent conflicts and peacekeeping missions, so that future generations may hear directly from veterans and better understand what they saw, did and felt during their service. Learn more about the collection of oral histories, the veterans who remember the bicentennial and learn how you can add to the collection.

Dive into history as the U.S. Capitol Visitor Center and United States Botanic Garden explore the road leading up to America’s 1876 Centennial Expo in Philadelphia, the grandeur and excitement of the many creations on display, and the legacy that continues to today. We’ll share the parallel story of Frederic Auguste Bartholdi as he created the Bartholdi Fountain for the 1876 Expo that stands in the USBG today, his famous Statue of Liberty, and more. Learn about the CVC’s “Spirit of ’76” exhibit currently on display and the heritage of the Bartholdi Fountain at the USBG in this lively exploration of the events surrounding America’s 100th anniversary celebrations and how they live on today.Presented by Devin Dotson, Senior Communications Specialist, United States Botanic Garden; Jamie Mastrogiacomo, Education Specialist, U.S. Capitol Visitor CenterPre-registration is required. Sign up today! 

A classic souvenir for any tourist is a postcard, and the Capitol is one of the most popular subjects for tourists visiting Washington, D.C. Learn about the history of this popular souvenir and how Americans considered their Capitol as they toured it.

In the late 1850s, Congress approved an extension of the Capitol Building to accommodate the growing size of the country, but of course it wasn’t a smooth process. Learn about the long and winding path to build the current chambers of the Senate and the House of Representatives.

Located on the northwest side of the Capitol, the Summerhouse was part of Frederick Law Olmsted’s plan for the Capitol Grounds. Learn about the design of this unique structure.

Learn about the life and legacy of longtime Senator Robert LaFollette Sr., sent as a statue by the state of Wisconsin.