Specialty Tour - Halls of the Senate
Specialty Tour - Halls of the Senate
Explore the beautifully decorated corridors of the Senate wing of the Capitol in this intimate look at the work of Italian-born artist Constantino Brumidi. Tours begin at the benches by the Slave Labor Commemorative Marker.
Halls of the Senate
Specialty Tour - Indigenous Peoples in Capitol Art
Specialty Tour - Indigenous Peoples in Capitol Art
The Capitol’s art collection and the way America sees its indigenous peoples have evolved over time. Consider and discuss some of the changes on the CVC’s newest tour.
Indigenous Peoples Card Image
Specialty Tour - Votes for Women
Specialty Tour - Votes for Women
Uncover the stories of the women, both notable and unheralded, who set the stage for equality, fought for suffrage and advocated for the rights of the generations that followed. Tours begin at the benches by the Slave Labor Commemorative Marker. 45 minutes
Portrait Monument by Adelaide Johnson
Capitol Conversations - Honoring Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.
Capitol Conversations - Honoring Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.
Join Curator for the Architect of the Capitol Dr. Michele Cohen to learn more about the bust of Martin Luther King, Jr., in the Capitol Rotunda and the Martin Luther King, Jr., Memorial statue.
Capitol Conversations - Caesar Rodney
Capitol Conversations - Caesar Rodney
Delaware, the First State, dedicated the statue of Caesar Rodney in the U.S. Capitol's National Statuary Hall Collection. Find out more about his life and the power of one vote.
Capitol Conversations - The First Congress
Capitol Conversations - The First Congress
The first Congress was responsible for getting the new constitutional government up and running. Learn about the landmark legislation and historic firsts in this program.
Capitol Conversations - The First Rotunda
Capitol Conversations - The First Rotunda
The Capitol Rotunda opened in 1826 but looked a bit different than what we see today. Turn back the pages of time in this program.
Capitol Conversations - Po'pay
Capitol Conversations - Po'pay
In 2005, New Mexico dedicated a statue to Pueblo leader Po'Pay. Join us to learn more about his life and fight against oppression.
Capitol Conversations - A History Of The Old Senate Chamber
Capitol Conversations - A History Of The Old Senate Chamber
Join us for a look back at the history of the Senate’s first chamber in the Capitol, the legendary debates of the "golden age" of the Senate, and the historic figures involved.
Capitol Conversations - Congress: The First Branch Of Government
Capitol Conversations - Congress: The First Branch Of Government
What did the framers envision for the people's branch of government? Find out about the powers delegated to Congress in Article I of the Constitution.
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