Capitol Conversation - Texas in the National Statuary Hall Collection
Capitol Conversation - Texas in the National Statuary Hall Collection
Learn about the statues of Sam Houston and Stephen F. Austin, sculpted by Elisabet Ney and sent by Texas to the National Statuary Hall Collection in 1905.
Capitol Conversation - Heroes of Civil Rights
Capitol Conversation - Heroes of Civil Rights
Join us for a virtual version of our Heroes of Civil Rights specialty tour in honor of Juneteenth.
Capitol Conversation - Allyn Cox: Artwork in the Capitol
Capitol Conversation - Allyn Cox: Artwork in the Capitol
Learn about the life and career of Allyn Cox and the artwork that he designed and executed in the Capitol.
Capitol Conversation - Animals in National Statuary Hall
Capitol Conversation - Animals in National Statuary Hall
In the National Statuary Hall Collection a few statues feature animals as a decorative or symbolic element. Learn about the way that animals are incorporated in various statues and what it says about the cultures, beliefs, and achievements of people like Willa Cather, Po'pay and Dr. Mary McLeod Bethune.
U.S. Capitol Visitor Guide
U.S. Capitol Visitor Guide
Capitol Conversation - Curator Talk
Capitol Conversation - Curator Talk
Staff from the Architect of the Capitol Curator’s Office will discuss two statues unveiled in the Capitol in May. Arkansas’ statue of Daisy Lee Gatson Bates and North Carolina’s statue of William “Billy” Franklin Graham, Jr. are the newest additions to the National Statuary Hall Collection.
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Education Program - Curator Talk
Education Program - Curator Talk
Join a Curator for a tour of the special exhibit, “The Nation’s Stage.” No reservations necessary. Please join us!
Capitol Conversation - Congress in Space: First Contact
Capitol Conversation - Congress in Space: First Contact
On May 25, 1961, President John F. Kennedy addressed a joint session of Congress saying, “this nation should commit itself to achieving the goal… of landing a man on the Moon.” Learn about Congress’ role in the United States’ exploration of space and how it is commemorated in the Capitol.