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The U.S. Botanic Garden celebrates the holidays with D.C. landmarks and farm scenes made from plant parts (including their famous U.S. Capitol model), plus thousands of poinsettias. Join us for a program to learn how the USBG celebrates the season. This is a recording of the live program on Monday, December 19.

Many new statues joined the National Statuary Hall Collection this past year. Learn more about these fascinating figures from American history.

Baseball, hot dogs and apple pie are among many American traditions. What are some of the traditions in the Capitol? Join us for a fascinating look at Capitol customs.

The “Frieze of American History” tells many stories in the Rotunda. Join us for a look at the story of the Frieze and the artists who painted it.

On the shortest day of the year, we will pull from more than 200 years of Capitol history and share stories of some of the interesting people who served the nation both in Congress and the Supreme Court.

Join us for a discussion with the staff of the Architect of the Capitol Curator's Office about the history and conservation of the Bartholdi Fountain located outside the U.S. Botanic Garden.

After leading American troops to victory in the Revolutionary War, General George Washington resigned his commission as commander-in-chief and returned home to Virginia. Join us learn more about this iconic act and its representation in the Rotunda painting by artist John Trumbull.

Congressional artwork commemorates notable events and historical figures, including pioneers of aviation. Join us for a program dedicated to Capitol art that depicts advancements in aviation.

The U.S. Capitol has more connections to other countries than you might expect. Join us as we explore international connections from art to artists, plants to people, and more!

The U.S. Capitol sits at the symbolic center of Washington, D.C. Join us to learn more about the early development of the Capitol along with the capital city.