Welcome to the 2022 Capitol Visitor Center gift catalog. We are pleased to share our wonderful selection of holiday gifts with you.
Everything in our catalog – and in our shops – is made in America. Many products are crafted by artisans working for small businesses. We note items that are created from Capitol materials – everything from marble saved from Capitol renovations to tree branches pruned from Capitol Grounds trees.
We hope you find just what you are looking for this holiday season. Please be in touch if we can help you select the perfect holiday gifts for everyone on your list.
The Exclusive Capitol Visitor Center Ornament
The United States Capitol – an enduring symbol of democracy. America’s most iconic landmark. Our exclusive Capitol Dome ornament brings a piece of American history to your holiday tree. Crafted from marble dust saved from renovations of the Capitol’s steps, this three-dimensional ornament brings a piece of America’s history to your holiday festivities.
The People’s Tree is a time-honored tradition at the U.S. Capitol. Each year, a tree is selected from a national forest and makes its way to the Capitol Grounds. This year’s tree hails from North Carolina. Once it takes its place on the lawn in front of the Capitol, the tree is trimmed with thousands of ornaments, handmade by children from the tree’s home state.
We invite you to share in this historic holiday tradition with our commemorative ornaments. Each design reflects the art and architectural elements of the Capitol.
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Annual 2022 Antefixium Ornament
200th Anniversary Ornament
Annual 2022 Wreath Ornament
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Annual 2022 Antefixium Ornament
200th Anniversary Ornament
Designed by Frederick Law Olmsted in 1874, the Capitol Grounds feature curved walkways, fountains, historic trees and seasonally blooming flowers. The Grounds are a place of living natural history welcoming visitors from around the world to America's Capitol. These handmade pieces are crafted from Japanese Pagoda, Yoshino Cherry and American Hornbeam trees repurposed from the Capitol Grounds.
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American Hornbeam bowl, 7-12"
Japanese Pagoda shallow bowl, 7-8"
Semi-closed Japanese Pagoda bowl, 7-8"
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American Hornbeam bowl, 7-12"
Japanese Pagoda shallow bowl, 7-8"
These wonderful gifts reflect the Capitol's proud history. They are made from sandstone, marble and wood reclaimed from building renovations and repurposed into distinctive and finely crafted keepsakes for your home. A paperweight, a finely crafted Yoshino Cherry pencil, or a gavel inspired by the one George Washington used to lay the Capitol’s cornerstone, our gifts capture the history of the Capitol.
