U.S. Capitol - Visitor Center

Capitol Conversation - Stories in the Old Senate: Belva Lockwood Goes to Court

In 1880, Belva Lockwood became the first woman to argue a case before the Supreme Court, then meeting in the U.S. Capitol. Join us to learn more about her pioneering path towards women's equality, cases and cause she championed, and the role of Congress in allowing women to be accepted into the Supreme Court Bar Association.

Guides and New Technology

1927-1970

Women Enter the Guide Force

1900-1926

Debut of the Capitol Guide Service

1876-1899

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"The guides were at the heart of so many of these things that affected the Capitol."

Ted Daniel

Visitor Guide 1981-2001

Spirit of ‘76 Seen on Screen – Frederick Douglass

Watch descendants of Frederick Douglass read excerpts of his famous speech. No reservations necessary. Please join us! 

Spirit of ‘76 Seen on Screen – Inventing the Fourth of July

Watch how John Trumbull’s famous painting helped invent the Fourth of July. No reservations necessary. Please join us! 

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