On December 23, 1783, Gen. George Washington resigned from the Continental Army and willingly gave his power back to the Continental Congress and back to the people of the United States. Learn about John Trumbull's painting,  “General George Washington Resigning His Commission,” installed in the Capitol Rotunda in 1826.

Not every painting or statue that you see on a Capitol tour today was always in that spot. Learn about why Congress has moved certain pieces to certain places.

Learn about the life and legacy of Ethan Allen, leader of the Green Mountain Boys and one of Vermont's contributions to the National Statuary Hall Collection.

On June 28, 1776, Thomas Jefferson and the Committee of Five introduced their first draft of the Declaration of Independence to the Continental Congress, eventually ratified on July 4. Learn about John Trumbull's painting of this moment, installed in the Capitol Rotunda in 1826.

On December 11, 2024, the state of Utah unveiled a statue of Dr. Martha Hughes Cannon, a physician and the first woman elected a State Senator in the United States. Learn about the life and career of this groundbreaking figure.

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.

What do Sojourner Truth, Frederick Douglass and Charles Sumner have in common? They all fought for an end to slavery and the equality and freedom of all Americans. Hear about their extraordinary lives and how they shaped the path from slavery to civil rights. The tour includes Emancipation Hall and the Old Senate Chamber. Ask about the availability of free passes at the Information Desk in Emancipation Hall.Duration: 45 minutes

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.