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WEBHome | U.S. Capitol - Visitor Center. Welcome to the U.S. Capitol! Book a Tour. Thursday June 13, 2024 Open Monday-Saturday 8:30 a.m.-4:30 p.m. Upcoming Events at the U.S. Capitol Visitor Center. See all events on the Calendar. event. Jun 13 2024 | 11am - 12pm. Specialty Tour - Halls Of The Senate. event. Jun 13 2024 | 11am - 12pm. Outdoor Tour.
United States Capitol - Wikipedia
WEBThe United States Capitol, often called the Capitol or the Capitol Building, is the seat of the United States Congress, the legislative branch of the federal government. It is located on Capitol Hill at the eastern end of the National Mall in Washington, D.C.
History of the U.S. Capitol Building | Architect of the Capitol
WEBThe history of the United States Capitol Building begins in 1793. Since then, the U.S. Capitol has been built, burnt, rebuilt, extended and restored. The U.S. Capitol that we see in Washington, D.C., today is the result of several major periods of construction. View the timeline and learn more.
Visit the U.S. Capitol | U.S. Capitol - Visitor Center
WEBThe Capitol Visitor Center welcomes visitors from across the United States and around the world. All tours, programs and activities are free of charge. Visitors enter the Capitol Visitor Center, which is located underground on the east side of the Capitol.
The Capitol | U.S. Capitol - Visitor Center
WEBThe United States Capitol in Washington, D.C., is a symbol of the American people and our government and the meeting place of the nation's legislature, the U.S. Congress.
United States Capitol | Architecture, History, United States ...
WEB2 days ago · United States Capitol, meeting place of the United States Congress and one of the most familiar landmarks in Washington, D.C. Possibly the most culturally and historically important building in the United States, it has been home to Congress since 1800.
U.S. Capitol Building | Architect of the Capitol
WEBIt is crowned by a magnificent white dome that overlooks the city of Washington and has become a widely recognized icon of the American people and government. The U.S. Capitol's design was selected by President George Washington in 1793 and construction began shortly thereafter.
U.S. Capitol Visitor Center | Architect of the Capitol
WEBThe United States Capitol is a monument, a working office building, and one of the most recognizable symbols of representative democracy in the world. Visitors are welcome to enter the building through the Capitol Visitor Center, located underground on …
U.S. Senate: Visiting the Capitol
WEBYour visit to the historic U.S. Capitol begins as you enter the Capitol Visitor Center —the main entrance to the U.S. Capitol. Through films, exhibits, and tours, you will learn about how Congress works, how this magnificent building was built, and how citizens can participate in this extraordinary experiment called representative democracy.
U.S. Senate: U.S. Capitol Building
WEBThe most recognized symbol of democratic government in the world, the United States Capitol has housed Congress since 1800. The Capitol is where Congress meets to write the laws of our nation, and where presidents are inaugurated and deliver their annual State of the Union messages.
