Pennsylvania congressman Thaddeus Stevens was one of the most vocal supporters for civil rights in the 19th century. Join us to learn more about his role in the story of freedom.

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.

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

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

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

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.

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.

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.

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