Learn about the Capitol Christmas Tree from a Capitol arborist. No reservations necessary. Please join us!

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.

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.

Learn about the many connections between Congress, the Capitol, and Arlington National Cemetery.

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.

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.

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.

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.