Spirit of ’76 Seen on Screen – Declaration of Independence
Spirit of ’76 Seen on Screen – Declaration of Independence
Watch how John Trumbull’s famous painting helped invent the Fourth of July. No reservations necessary. Please join us!
Spirit of ’76 Object Spotlight: Declaration of Sentiments
Spirit of ’76 Object Spotlight: Declaration of Sentiments
Take a closer look at the Declaration of Sentiments that tells the story of America in 1851. No reservations necessary. Please join us!
Spirit of ’76 Object Spotlight: Colorado Painting
Spirit of ’76 Object Spotlight: Colorado Painting
Take a closer look at the painting “Admission of Colorado to the Union” that tells the story of America in 1876. No reservations necessary. Please join us!
Spirit of ’76 Object Spotlight: Lafayette Glove
Spirit of ’76 Object Spotlight: Lafayette Glove
Take a closer look at a lady’s glove that tells the story of America in 1826. No reservations necessary. Please join us!
War of 1812 Curator Talk
War of 1812 Curator Talk
Join a CVC Curator for a discussion about Congress and the Capitol while viewing an 1814 model of Capitol Hill in Exhibition Hall. No reservations necessary. Please join us!
War of 1812 Curator Talk
War of 1812 Curator Talk
Join a CVC Curator for a discussion about Congress and the Capitol while viewing an 1814 model of Capitol Hill in Exhibition Hall. No reservations necessary. Please join us!
Family Program - War of 1812 Shako
Family Program - War of 1812 Shako
Create your own Shako hat like those worn by the United States military during the War of 1812. No reservations necessary. Please join us!
Spirit of ’76 Family Program - Decorate the Declaration
Spirit of ’76 Family Program - Decorate the Declaration
Families make their own copy of the Declaration of Independence. No reservations necessary. Please join us!
Specialty Tour - Halls Of The Senate
Specialty Tour - Halls Of The Senate
Explore the beautifully decorated corridors of the Senate wing of the Capitol in this intimate look at the work of Italian-born artist Constantino Brumidi. Tours begin at the benches by the Slave Labor Commemorative Marker.
Closed until 12:30 p.m.
Closed until 12:30 p.m.
Due to a special event, the Capitol Visitor Center will open at 12:30 p.m.