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Learn about the creation of Arlington National Cemetery and how Congress has worked to honor the men and women who have fought for the United States.

Congress has found several ways to honor military personnel who have been held as prisoners of war or gone missing in action. This program will highlight the POW Chair in the Capitol Visitor Center and the POW/MIA Flag in the Rotunda.

Native Americans have served in every American war since the Revolution. Learn more about the legacy of their service to the United States and ways they have been honored.

The transcontinental railroad expanded the possibilities of travel across the growing country, from sea to shining sea. This program discusses Congress's role in the creation of the railroad using the artwork on display in the Capitol, including in the Brumidi Corridors, the Cox Corridors, and a proposed scene in the Frieze of American History.

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. Ask about the availability of free passes at the Information Desk in Emancipation Hall.

Jennifer Blancato of the Architect of the Capitol Curator's Office discusses the design and casting of four ornate bronze railings for the mid-19th century House and Senate extensions.

The Capitol grounds is home to many trees that honor notable people and events. Learn about the “Paul Revere of the South” Jack Jouett of Virginia and the tree that honors him.

The 1902 McMillan Plan for the Senate Park Commission reasserted the U.S. Capitol as the center of Washington, D.C. How did this plan develop and how did it impact a rapidly modernizing capital city?

The Capitol Visitor Center is open for tours 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Reservations are not required. 

Several heroes of the American women's suffrage movement are commemorated in Capitol art, including Jeannette Rankin, the first woman elected to Congress in 1916. Learn about the role that art and political cartoons played in the fight of women to gain the vote.