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Due to the Presidential Inauguration, the Capitol Visitor Center will be closed for all tours Thursday, January 16 - Monday, January 20. We will reopen for tours and programs Tuesday, January 21. Welcome to the U.S. Capitol! Education Program - What is Happening in the Chambers? Want the most up-to-date information?
United States Capitol - Wikipedia
The 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.
U.S. Capitol Building - Architect of the Capitol
Begun in 1793, the U.S. Capitol has been built, burnt, rebuilt, extended and restored; today, it stands as a monument not only to its builders but also to the American people and their government.
History of the U.S. Capitol Building - Architect of the Capitol
The 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 …
U.S. Capitol Building - U.S. Senate
The original Capitol was designed by Dr. William Thorton, and the cornerstone was laid by President George Washington on September 18, 1793. Benjamin Henry Latrobe and Charles Bulfinch, among other architects, directed its early construction.
Visit the U.S. Capitol - U.S. Capitol Visitor Center
The 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.