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Take a closer look at an object that tells the story of America in 1826. No reservations necessary. Please join us!

Join a CVC Curator for a discussion in the Spirit of ’76 special exhibition. No reservations necessary. Please join us!

For two hundred years, the Capitol has included art that portrays the American Revolutionary War, notably in John Trumbull’s paintings in the Capitol Rotunda. Learn about the people and events that established the United States and how the promises of America’s founding shaped the nation. Ask about the availability of free passes at the information desk in Emancipation Hall.

For two hundred years, the Capitol has included art that portrays the American Revolutionary War, notably in John Trumbull’s paintings in the Capitol Rotunda. Learn about the people and events that established the United States and how the promises of America’s founding shaped the nation. Ask about the availability of free passes at the information desk in Emancipation Hall.

On June 28, 1776, Thomas Jefferson and the Committee of Five presented their draft of the Declaration of Independence. In 1787, artist John Trumbull began drafting a composition of a painting of this moment. Join us for the dual stories of the iconic moments of history and art history.

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.

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.