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Capitol Conversations - Congress and the Civil War: Frederick Douglass, Emancipation, and the Creation of the US Colored Troops
Capitol Conversations - Congress and the Civil War: Frederick Douglass, Emancipation, and the Creation of the US Colored Troops
During the Civil War, Congress created opportunities for African Americans to serve in combat. Abolitionist Frederick Douglass was a key recruiter for units known as the US Colored Troops. Learn about their impact on the Civil War and the struggle for freedom.
Capitol Conversations - The Powder Puff Derby: How Amelia Earhart & Will Rogers Changed Americans’ Views on Women in Aviation
Capitol Conversations - The Powder Puff Derby: How Amelia Earhart & Will Rogers Changed Americans’ Views on Women in Aviation
In 1929 women pilots competed in the Women’s Air Derby, an airplane race from California to Ohio. At a time when many doubted women’s abilities in the skies, Amelia Earhart and humorist/aviator Will Rogers, convinced them otherwise. Join us to learn more about this unique moment in American history.
Capitol Conversations - Thaddeus Stevens
Capitol Conversations - Thaddeus Stevens
Pennsylvania congressman Thaddeus Stevens was one of the most vocal supporters for civil rights in the 19th century. Join us to learn more about his role in the story of freedom.
Capitol Conversations - Constructing the Capitol
Capitol Conversations - Constructing the Capitol
The Capitol we see today has been built, burned, rebuilt, expanded, and restored over the years. Learn more about the Capitol’s construction in this program.
Education Program - War of 1812 Curator Talk
Education Program - War of 1812 Curator Talk
Join a Curator to learn more about the U.S. Capitol during the War of 1812. No reservations necessary. Please join us!

Education Program – War of 1812 Debate and Decide
Education Program – War of 1812 Debate and Decide
Debate the pivotal question Congress considered in 1812: Should America go to war with Great Britain? No reservations necessary. Please join us!

Education Program - War of 1812 Curator Talk
Education Program - War of 1812 Curator Talk
Join a Curator to learn more about the U.S. Capitol during the War of 1812. No reservations necessary. Please join us!

Education Program - War of 1812 Mapping Histories
Education Program - War of 1812 Mapping Histories
Learn more about the British invasion of Washington, D.C. in 1814. No reservations necessary. Please join us anytime 10 a.m.-3 p.m.
