Specialty Tour - Heroes Of Civil Rights
Specialty Tour - Heroes Of Civil Rights
What do Sojourner Truth, Frederick Douglass and Charles Sumner have in common? They all fought for an end to slavery and the equality and freedom of all Americans. Hear about their extraordinary lives and how they shaped the path from slavery to civil rights. The tour includes Emancipation Hall and the Old Senate Chamber. Ask about the availability of free passes at the Information Desk in Emancipation Hall.
Duration: 1 hour

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.

Specialty Tour - Indigenous Peoples in Capitol Art
Specialty Tour - Indigenous Peoples in Capitol Art
The Capitol’s art collection and the way America sees its indigenous peoples have evolved over time. Consider and discuss some of the changes on the CVC’s newest tour.

Specialty Tour - Votes for Women
Specialty Tour - Votes for Women
Uncover the stories of the women, both notable and unheralded, who set the stage for equality, fought for suffrage and advocated for the rights of the generations that followed. Tours begin at the benches by the Slave Labor Commemorative Marker.
45 minutes

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.

Foreign Language Tours
Foreign Language Tours
Capitol Conversations - “Season’s Greenings” at the U.S. Botanic Garden
Capitol Conversations - “Season’s Greenings” at the U.S. Botanic Garden
The U.S. Botanic Garden celebrates the holidays with D.C. landmarks and farm scenes made from plant parts (including their famous U.S. Capitol model), plus thousands of poinsettias. Join us for a program to learn how the USBG celebrates the season. This is a recording of the live program on Monday, December 19.
Capitol Conversations - The Year of the Statue
Capitol Conversations - The Year of the Statue
Many new statues joined the National Statuary Hall Collection this past year. Learn more about these fascinating figures from American history.
Capitol Conversations - Capitol Traditions
Capitol Conversations - Capitol Traditions
Baseball, hot dogs and apple pie are among many American traditions. What are some of the traditions in the Capitol? Join us for a fascinating look at Capitol customs.
Capitol Conversations - The Frieze of American History
Capitol Conversations - The Frieze of American History
The “Frieze of American History” tells many stories in the Rotunda. Join us for a look at the story of the Frieze and the artists who painted it.