Spirit of ’76 Object Spotlight - Admission of Colorado to the Union
Spirit of ’76 Object Spotlight - Admission of Colorado to the Union
Take a closer look at an object that tells the story of America in 1876. No reservations necessary. Please join us!
Spirit of ’76 - Curator Talk
Spirit of ’76 - Curator Talk
Join a CVC Curator for a discussion in the Spirit of ’76 special exhibition. No reservations necessary. Please join us!
Spirit of ’76 - Curator Talk
Spirit of ’76 - Curator Talk
Join a CVC Curator for a discussion in the Spirit of ’76 special exhibition. 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 an object that tells the story of America in 1851. No reservations necessary. Please join us!
Spirit of ’76 Seen on Screen - John Trumbull’s painting, “Declaration of Independence”
Spirit of ’76 Seen on Screen - John Trumbull’s painting, “Declaration of Independence”
Discover the truth beyond the myth in John Trumbull’s famous painting “Declaration of Independence.” No reservations necessary. Please join us!
Spirit of ’76 Object Spotlight - Lafayette’s Glove
Spirit of ’76 Object Spotlight - Lafayette’s Glove
Take a closer look at an object that tells the story of America in 1826. No reservations necessary. Please join us!
Spirit of ’76 - Curator Talk
Spirit of ’76 - Curator Talk
Join a CVC Curator for a discussion in the Spirit of ’76 special exhibition. No reservations necessary. Please join us!
Specialty Tour - Remembering the Revolution
Specialty Tour - Remembering the Revolution
For two hundred years, the Capitol has included art that portrays the American Revolutionary War, notably in John Trumbull’s paintings in the Capitol Rotunda. Learn about the people and events that established the United States and how the promises of America’s founding shaped the nation. Ask about the availability of free passes at the information desk in Emancipation Hall.
Specialty Tour - Remembering the Revolution
Specialty Tour - Remembering the Revolution
For two hundred years, the Capitol has included art that portrays the American Revolutionary War, notably in John Trumbull’s paintings in the Capitol Rotunda. Learn about the people and events that established the United States and how the promises of America’s founding shaped the nation. Ask about the availability of free passes at the information desk in Emancipation Hall.
Capitol Conversation - Drafting the Declaration in Pen and Paint
Capitol Conversation - Drafting the Declaration in Pen and Paint
On June 28, 1776, Thomas Jefferson and the Committee of Five presented their draft of the Declaration of Independence. In 1787, artist John Trumbull began drafting a composition of a painting of this moment. Join us for the dual stories of the iconic moments of history and art history.