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Explore the subjects and materials used to represent American history in Capitol Art. 

Design a button featuring a statue from the Capitol’s collection. No reservations necessary. Please join us!

Create a Capitol craft project. This 1-hour program for young visitors and their accompanying adults meets in the Democracy Lab.

Henry Clay was the first person to lie in state in the Rotunda. Learn more about this ceremony and the establishment of a solemn tradition at the Capitol.

Curator for the Architect of the Capitol Dr. Michele Cohen will provide an overview of the memorial's recent conservation.

Congress has created many federal holidays celebrating different people and events in American history. Learn about one of June's holidays, Flag Day, commemorating the adoption of the flag of the United States.

In June 1812, Congress declared war on England. This conflict created defining moments for a young country. Learn more about the war and its commemoration in the U.S. Capitol.

Learn about the creation of Arlington National Cemetery and how Congress has worked to honor the men and women who have fought for the United States.

Congress has found several ways to honor military personnel who have been held as prisoners of war or gone missing in action. This program will highlight the POW Chair in the Capitol Visitor Center and the POW/MIA Flag in the Rotunda.

Native Americans have served in every American war since the Revolution. Learn more about the legacy of their service to the United States and ways they have been honored.