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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.

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.

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.

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

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

On December 23, 1783, Gen. George Washington resigned from the Continental Army and willingly gave his power back to the Continental Congress and back to the people of the United States. Learn about John Trumbull's painting,  “General George Washington Resigning His Commission,” installed in the Capitol Rotunda in 1826.

Not every painting or statue that you see on a Capitol tour today was always in that spot. Learn about why Congress has moved certain pieces to certain places.

Learn about the life and legacy of Ethan Allen, leader of the Green Mountain Boys and one of Vermont's contributions to the National Statuary Hall Collection.

On June 28, 1776, Thomas Jefferson and the Committee of Five introduced their first draft of the Declaration of Independence to the Continental Congress, eventually ratified on July 4. Learn about John Trumbull's painting of this moment, installed in the Capitol Rotunda in 1826.

On December 11, 2024, the state of Utah unveiled a statue of Dr. Martha Hughes Cannon, a physician and the first woman elected a State Senator in the United States. Learn about the life and career of this groundbreaking figure.