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Bookmark or Share- Home | U.S. Capitol - Visitor CenterWelcome to the U.S. Capitol! Book a Tour. Wednesday November 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. Nov 13 2024 | 11am - 12pm. Specialty Tour - Halls Of The Senate. event. Nov 13 2024 | 12 - 1pm.
- U.S. Capitol Building - U.S. SenateThe 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.
- Visit the U.S. Capitol - Visitor CenterThe 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.
- History of the U.S. Capitol Building - Architect of the CapitolThe 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.
- U.S. Capitol Building - Architect of the CapitolThe U.S. Capitol's design was selected by President George Washington in 1793 and construction began shortly thereafter. The U.S. Capitol is among the most architecturally impressive and symbolically important buildings in the world.
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