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From 1810 to 1860, the Supreme Court met on the first floor of the Capitol. Learn about some of the illustrious statesmen, well-known citizens, and ordinary Americans who made their mark on history here.

In 1852, Roman-born artist Constantino Brumidi arrived in America to an unknown future. In Washington, he found his destiny as Artist of the Capitol. Join us for a look at Brumidi’s life and artistic legacy at the U.S. Capitol.

On September 18, 1793, President George Washington laid the cornerstone of the U.S. Capitol, but the original stone has since been lost. Learn about the 1793 ceremony and the search for this lost piece of Capitol history.

Learn about the life and career of Charles Bulfinch, the third Architect of the Capitol who oversaw the completion of the original Capitol Dome.

With the start of the school year, learn about how statues Jack Swigert, Gerald Ford and Willa Cather are connected through college football.

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.

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!