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Curator for the Architect of the Capitol Dr. Michele Cohen will discuss John Trumbull’s four Rotunda paintings that depict major events in the founding of our nation.

The American Revolution is depicted in several pieces of art displayed in the Capitol. Learn about John Trumbull's paintings, statues of figures connected to the war, and other pieces of art in the Capitol that commemorate our nation’s fight for independence.

When the Declaration of Independence was first published, only two names appeared on the bottom: President of the Continental Congress John Hancock and Charles Thomson. Who was Charles Thomson and what is his connection to the Declaration and to the Great Seal of the United States?

Explore the subjects and materials used to represent American history in Capitol Art. 

Design a button featuring a statue from the Capitol’s collection. No reservations necessary. Please join us!

Create a Capitol craft project. This 1-hour program for young visitors and their accompanying adults meets in the Democracy Lab.

Henry Clay was the first person to lie in state in the Rotunda. Learn more about this ceremony and the establishment of a solemn tradition at the Capitol.

Curator for the Architect of the Capitol Dr. Michele Cohen will provide an overview of the memorial's recent conservation.

Congress has created many federal holidays celebrating different people and events in American history. Learn about one of June's holidays, Flag Day, commemorating the adoption of the flag of the United States.

In June 1812, Congress declared war on England. This conflict created defining moments for a young country. Learn more about the war and its commemoration in the U.S. Capitol.