Capitol Conversation - Statues of Native Americans
Capitol Conversation - Statues of Native Americans
Learn about the many Native Americans depicted as statues in the U.S. Capitol, from Po’pay of New Mexico to Chief Standing Bear of Nebraska.
Capitol Conversation - A Moment in Time: Samuel Morse and the Hall of the House of Representatives
Capitol Conversation - A Moment in Time: Samuel Morse and the Hall of the House of Representatives
In 1822, Samuel F.B. Morse, who later invented 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.
Capitol Conversation - Congress & Arlington National Cemetery
Capitol Conversation - Congress & Arlington National Cemetery
Learn about the many connections between Congress, the Capitol, and Arlington National Cemetery.
Capitol Conversation - Statesmen and Stories in the Old Senate Chamber
Capitol Conversation - Statesmen and Stories in the Old Senate Chamber
From 1860 to 1935, the Supreme Court met in what is today the Old Senate Chamber. Learn about some of the statesmen, citizens, and other personalities who made their mark over those 75 years.
Capitol Conversation - Statesmen and Stories in the Old Supreme Court
Capitol Conversation - Statesmen and Stories in the Old Supreme Court
From 1810 to 1860, the Supreme Court met on the first floor of the Capitol. Learn about some of the illustrious statesmen, well-known citizens, and ordinary Americans who made their mark on history here.
Capitol Conversation - Constantino Brumidi: Artist of the Capitol
Capitol Conversation - Constantino Brumidi: Artist of the Capitol
In 1852, Roman-born artist Constantino Brumidi arrived in America to an unknown future. In Washington, he found his destiny as Artist of the Capitol. Join us for a look at Brumidi’s life and artistic legacy at the U.S. Capitol.
Capitol Conversation - The Capitol Cornerstone
Capitol Conversation - The Capitol Cornerstone
On September 18, 1793, President George Washington laid the cornerstone of the U.S. Capitol, but the original stone has since been lost. Learn about the 1793 ceremony and the search for this lost piece of Capitol history.
Capitol Conversation - Charles Bulfinch
Capitol Conversation - Charles Bulfinch
Learn about the life and career of Charles Bulfinch, the third Architect of the Capitol who oversaw the completion of the original Capitol Dome.
Capitol Conversations - College Football in the National Statuary Hall Collection
Capitol Conversations - College Football in the National Statuary Hall Collection
With the start of the school year, learn about how statues Jack Swigert, Gerald Ford and Willa Cather are connected through college football.
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