U.S. Capitol - Visitor Center

Make the American Flag

handmade American flag on a light purple background; the flag is crafted from red, white and blue felt attached to a miniature wooden stick

Make a Telegraph

handmade telegraph key on an orange background; the device is crafted from a black wooden tag and black clothespin that have been decorated with metallic stripes and circles, and three fingers push the device’s button from the right side

Write a Letter to Congress

white envelope with an American flag stamp on a green background; the envelope is addressed from Your Name, 123 Apple Street, City, State 12345 and in place of a recipient address there is a circular stamp with blue and red lettering that says “EXPLORE LEARN CONNECT U.S. CAPITOL WASHINGTON, D.C.” and a blue silhouette of the Capitol Dome in the center

Design a Banner

handmade “VOTES FOR WOMEN” banner on a purple background; the miniature banner is crafted from construction paper adorned with purple and yellow ribbon and mounted to a popsicle stick hanging from a black string

Create a Bill Friend

handmade toy on a light blue background; the toy is a stuffed white sock tied off at the top and adorned with googly eyes, black pom-pom nose, Sharpie-drawn eyebrows and smile, pipe cleaner arms and legs, and a red, white, and blue striped ribbon with the word “BILL” tied around it

Capitol Conversations - Lying-In-State: The Beginning Of A Capitol Tradition

Henry Clay was the first person to lie in state in the Rotunda. Learn more about this ceremony and the establishment of a solemn tradition at the Capitol.

Capitol Conversations - The Grant Memorial: Restoration Of A National Treasure

Curator for the Architect of the Capitol Dr. Michele Cohen will provide an overview of the memorial's recent conservation.

Capitol Conversations - National Holidays: Flag Day

Congress has created many federal holidays celebrating different people and events in American history. Learn about one of June's holidays, Flag Day, commemorating the adoption of the flag of the United States.

Capitol Conversations - Congress And The War Of 1812: Art And History In The U.S. Capitol

In June 1812, Congress declared war on England. This conflict created defining moments for a young country. Learn more about the war and its commemoration in the U.S. Capitol.

Create Capitol Symbols

handmade eagle and Union Shield on a teal background; the eagle is crafted from white and brown construction paper and a popsicle stick and its wings are open around either side of the shield

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