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In 1880, Belva Lockwood became the first woman to argue a case before the Supreme Court, then meeting in the U.S. Capitol. Join us to learn more about her pioneering path towards women's equality, cases and cause she championed, and the role of Congress in allowing women to be accepted into the Supreme Court Bar Association.

The U.S. Congress has met in many different places other than the U.S. Capitol Building. This program intends to highlight the other locations where Congress met, including New York City’s Federal Hall, Philadelphia’s Congress Hall, Blodgett’s Hotel, and the Old Brick Capitol Building.

Since 1964, Congress has placed and lit a tree on the West Front of the Capitol to celebrate the start of the holiday season. Join us for a live look at the 2025 Capitol Christmas Tree, coming to Washington all the way from the Humboldt-Toiyabe National Forest in Nevada.No registration required. Please click the link below at 2:00 p.m. on Wednesday, December 17th to join this week’s Capitol Conversation.https://aocgovus.zoomgov.com/j/1617286625?pwd=umaUlol0NI9JaCEafJylgAQHYjBGCJ.1

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

During the Civil War, Congress created opportunities for African Americans to serve in combat. Abolitionist  Frederick Douglass was a key recruiter for units known as the US Colored Troops. Learn about their impact on the Civil War and the struggle for freedom.

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.

Debate the pivotal question Congress considered in 1812: Should America go to war with Great Britain?  No reservations necessary. Please join us!

Debate the pivotal question Congress considered in 1812: Should America go to war with Great Britain?  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.