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Capitol Conversations - Statues Of Women In The Capitol
Capitol Conversations - Statues Of Women In The Capitol
Curator for the Architect of the Capitol Michele Cohen will provide an overview of many of the statues and busts of women in the U.S. Capitol, including recent additions Amelia Earhart, Mary McLeod Bethune and Willa Cather.
Capitol Conversations - The Portrait Monument
Capitol Conversations - The Portrait Monument
The Portrait Monument in the Capitol Rotunda commemorates three pioneers of women’s suffrage: Elizabeth Cady Stanton, Susan B. Anthony and Lucretia Mott. Join us to learn more about these women and the artwork commemorating their struggle for women’s suffrage.
Capitol Conversations - The Suffrage Parade Of 1913
Capitol Conversations - The Suffrage Parade Of 1913
The Suffrage Parade of 1913 attracted thousands of people to Washington, D.C. The parade began at the Capitol and included suffragist Jeannette Rankin of Montana, the first woman elected to serve in Congress.
Capitol Conversations - African Americans In Congress
Capitol Conversations - African Americans In Congress
We continue our commemoration of Black History Month as we discuss the first African Americans to serve in Congress (South Carolina Rep. Joseph Rainey and Mississippi Sen. Hiram Revels) and the first Black women elected to Congress.
Capitol Conversations - Philip Reid and The Statue Of Freedom
Capitol Conversations - Philip Reid and The Statue Of Freedom
Join us to learn about the role of Philip Reid in the casting of the Statue of Freedom with Architect of the Capitol Senior Museum Curator Jennifer Blancato. Registration: https://aocgovus.zoomgov.com/meeting/register/vJIsdeypqTwiGCbKVcCfmoIunOqh6GfpDmk
Capitol Conversations - Frederick Douglass
Capitol Conversations - Frederick Douglass
Learn about the life and legacy of Frederick Douglass and why the District of Columbia sent a statue of him as a gift to Congress.Registration: https://aocgovus.zoomgov.com/meeting/register/vJItd-msrTssG-wyZRzGwRdOfuStXYxfoVo
Capitol Conversations - Mr. Dickens Visits The U.S. Capitol
Capitol Conversations - Mr. Dickens Visits The U.S. Capitol
In 1842, Charles Dickens toured the United States from Boston to St. Louis. His travels brought him to Washington, D.C., for a week. Learn about what he saw and experienced, including coming to the Capitol every day to visit Congress in session. Registration: https://aocgovus.zoomgov.com/meeting/register/vJIsfu6gpjwoEkzAKHcRqnWCRqD65Jrfx2E
Education Program - Object Spotlight
Education Program - Object Spotlight
Short, informal conversation focused on a single object in Exhibition Hall. No reservations necessary. Please join us!
Capitol Conversations - What’s On The Desks?
Capitol Conversations - What’s On The Desks?
When Congress restored the Old Supreme Court Chamber and Old Senate Chamber to their 1850s appearance, they included some objects that are frequently asked about on Capitol tours. We will discuss how those items, like the quills and inkstands, were used at the time and how those traditions are carried on today by the Senate and the Supreme Court.