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This year marks the 250th anniversary of the Declaration of Independence. This program will examine the life of Robert Livingston, who was on the Declaration's drafting committee and is one of New York's statues in the National Statuary Hall collection at the Capitol.

Curator for the Architect of the Capitol Dr. Michele Cohen will discuss the jeweled version of Magna Carta displayed in the U.S. Capitol Crypt. The United Kingdom gave it the United States during the 1976 bicentennial.

What do Pocahontas, Sakakawea, and Sarah Winnemucca have in common? They are all depicted in artworks in the Capitol. The artworks tell only part of their stories—join us to learn more about them in this program.

Many U.S. postage stamps commemorate statues, artwork, and architecture of the United States Capitol. Join our philatelist (stamp collecting) guides to learn more about how the Capitol has been around the world—in postage form.

Celebrate the 250th anniversary of the Declaration of Independence with three days of family-friendly events, interactive experiences, and patriotic fun at the Capitol Visitor Center. Free and open to the public.

In honor of Kamehameha Day, a ceremonial draping of lei over the King Kamehameha statue takes place in the U.S. Capitol Visitor Center every year. The E Ala E Hawaiian Cultural Center explains the history and traditions of leis and the lei draping ceremony. No reservations necessary. Please join us! 

Explore the beautiful Capitol Grounds on this 50-minute tour. Weather permitting. Tours begin outside the north entrance. No passes required.

Join us as we welcome Architect of the Capitol Urban Forester Dana Gresham to discuss the Capitol's status as an arboretum, the memorial trees, and more!

The U.S. Capitol Grounds that you see today are the result of 200 years of changes to both the building and the landscape. Learn (delete the word about) how the Capitol Grounds have expanded and evolved from 1793 to today.

In recognition of Asian American & Pacific Islander Heritage Month, learn about some of the Asian and Pacific Island leaders who have addressed Congress.