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.

In 1921, the Unknown Soldier from the Great War lay in state in the Capitol Rotunda before being entombed at Arlington National Cemetery. Learn more about this solemn ceremony, and how other unknowns have been honored.

Chief Standing Bear of the Ponca Tribe won an important civil rights victory for Native Americans in the 19th century. Today, he is one of Nebraska's statues in the National Statuary Hall Collection. Join our team for a look at Chief Standing Bear's life and legacy.

Chief Washakie was a warrior, a peacemaker, a Congressional Medal of Honor recipient, and is one of Wyoming's statues in the National Statuary Hall Collection. Join us to learn more about this icon of the West.

Colorado honored Apollo 13 astronaut Jack Swigert with a statue in 1997. Join us for a discussion about his life, career and explorations beyond Earth.

Sir Walter Raleigh is carved in relief in the Rotunda. Learn more about this early explorer of America.

Artist Allyn Cox decorated the House corridors with scenes of American history. The AOC Curator joins us to discuss Cox's depictions of Westward Expansion.

In 1803, the Senate ratified the Louisiana Purchase Treaty with France. Learn more about the Louisiana Purchase that doubled the area of the United States.

German American immigrant Albert Bierstadt depicted Westward Expansion in paintings commissioned for the Capitol. Join us to learn more about this artist and his vision.