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In 2005, New Mexico dedicated a statue to Pueblo leader Po'Pay. Join us to learn more about his life and fight against oppression.

Join us for a look back at the history of the Senate’s first chamber in the Capitol, the legendary debates of the "golden age" of the Senate, and the historic figures involved.

What did the framers envision for the people's branch of government? Find out about the powers delegated to Congress in Article I of the Constitution.

In 1870, Rhode Island sent the first statue for the National Statuary Hall Collection. Find out more about the life and legacy of Revolutionary War hero Nathanael Greene.

The room known today as National Statuary Hall was once the chamber where the House of Representatives met. Join us to learn more about its history and the history-makers of the Hall of the House.

On January 6, 1759, George and Martha Washington married. Their partnership as the first First Family is referenced in Rotunda artwork and served as an example to many in the early republic.

In 1866, Congress commissioned artist Vinnie Ream for a memorial statue of Abraham Lincoln. Find out more about the first woman to sculpt a statue in the Capitol.

For the first Capitol Conversation of the year, join us to learn about landmark "firsts" in the Capitol and Congress.

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.