U.S. Capitol - Visitor Center

Capitol Conversations - Constructing the Capitol

The Capitol we see today has been built, burned, rebuilt, expanded, and restored over the years. Learn more about the Capitol’s construction in this program.

U.S. Capitol Grounds

Education Program - War of 1812 Curator Talk

Join a Curator to learn more about the U.S. Capitol during the War of 1812. No reservations necessary. Please join us!

People standing looking at information on the wall.

Education Program – War of 1812 Debate and Decide

Debate the pivotal question Congress considered in 1812: Should America go to war with Great Britain?  No reservations necessary. Please join us!

Education Program - War of 1812 Curator Talk

Join a Curator to learn more about the U.S. Capitol during the War of 1812. No reservations necessary. Please join us!

Education Program - War of 1812 Mapping Histories

Learn more about the British invasion of Washington, D.C. in 1814. No reservations necessary. Please join us anytime 10 a.m.-3 p.m.

Education Program - War of 1812 Mapping Histories

Learn more about the British invasion of Washington, D.C. in 1814. No reservations necessary. Please join us anytime 10 a.m.-3 p.m.

Education Program - War of 1812 Mapping Histories

Learn more about the British invasion of Washington, D.C. in 1814. No reservations necessary. Please join us anytime 10 a.m.-3 p.m.

Education Program – War of 1812 Debate and Decide

Debate the pivotal question Congress considered in 1812: Should America go to war with Great Britain?  No reservations necessary. Please join us!

Education Program - War of 1812 Mapping Histories

Learn more about the British invasion of Washington, D.C. in 1814. No reservations necessary. Please join us anytime 10 a.m.-3 p.m.

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