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Join us to learn more about the Aquia Creek sandstone at the Capitol -- the techniques used to cut and ship the stonework, the immigrants and enslaved people who built the Capitol, and how Congress has recognized this difficult chapter in Capitol history.

The Crypt, the foundation for the Capitol, has served many functions. This program will explore the creation and many different uses of the Capitol Crypt over time.

James Armistead Lafayette, an enslaved man, played a pivotal role in the Battle of Yorktown, for which he won his freedom. Join us to hear about his journey to freedom.

Statues of Dr. Mary McLeod Bethune and Rosa Parks are found in National Statuary Hall. Learn more about these women and their role in the cause of civil rights.

Historic figures in the Capitol art collection have some unexpected connections. Why did Barry Goldwater write to Thomas Edison? What did Robert Livingston and Robert Fulton have in common? Find out about these and other surprising relationships.

Due to a special event, the Capitol Visitor Center will close at noon today.

What do Sojourner Truth, Frederick Douglass and Charles Sumner have in common? They all fought for an end to slavery and the equality and freedom of all Americans. Hear about their extraordinary lives and how they shaped the path from slavery to civil rights. The tour includes Emancipation Hall and the Old Senate Chamber. Ask about the availability of free passes at the Information Desk in Emancipation Hall. Duration: 1 hour

Explore the beautifully decorated corridors of the Senate wing of the Capitol in this intimate look at the work of Italian-born artist Constantino Brumidi. Tours begin at the benches by the Slave Labor Commemorative Marker.

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.

Uncover the stories of the women, both notable and unheralded, who set the stage for equality, fought for suffrage and advocated for the rights of the generations that followed. Tours begin at the benches by the Slave Labor Commemorative Marker. 45 minutes