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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.

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.

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.

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

In 1803, the Senate ratified the Louisiana Purchase Treaty with France. Learn more about the Louisiana Purchase that doubled the area of the United States.

Artist of the Capitol Constantino Brumidi painted scenes of the American West in the Senate corridors. Join us for a discussion about these landscapes.

This program focuses on the life and legacy of Dennis Chavez, the first Hispanic American to serve in Congress, his career in the Senate and his statue in the National Statuary Hall collection from New Mexico.

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.

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.