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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

Join Curator for the Architect of the Capitol Dr. Michele Cohen to learn more about the bust of Martin Luther King, Jr., in the Capitol Rotunda and the Martin Luther King, Jr., Memorial statue.

Delaware, the First State, dedicated the statue of Caesar Rodney in the U.S. Capitol's National Statuary Hall Collection. Find out more about his life and the power of one vote.

The first Congress was responsible for getting the new constitutional government up and running. Learn about the landmark legislation and historic firsts in this program.

The Capitol Rotunda opened in 1826 but looked a bit different than what we see today. Turn back the pages of time in this program.