New Capitol Visitor Center Opens Today
December 2, 2008
Posted by Matt Dempsey matt_dempsey@inhofe.senate.gov
Oklahoman's travelling to Washington DC will now be able to enjoy the brand new U.S. Capitol Visitor Center.
Senator Inhofe commented on the opening of the visitor center today, saying,
"The opening of the new visitor center will certainly provide constituents with an exciting new way to learn about Congress and our nation's history," Senator Inhofe said. "As Oklahoman's travel to Washington DC, I invite them to contact my office for a staff-led tour and for them to enjoy the brand new visitor center and see the Senate up-close."
As always, Senator Inhofe's staff is here to help obtain tickets and provide tours to Oklahoma constituents. For schedule and booking information for Oklahoma residents visiting D.C. contact Anita Tate in Senator Inhofe's Tulsa office at (918)-748-5111.
The new Capitol Visitor Center enhances the DC visitor's experience, as the CVC website explains:
"Staff led tours will officially begin with a 13minute video chronicling the unique spirit, diversity, and efficacy of America. This incredible video story adds an extra element of structure to staff led tours. Tour participants now have the option of meeting congressional staff in a member's office, or at the "east front" of the U.S. Capitol, the side facing the Supreme Court and Library of Congress. Tour participants who elect to meet at a congressional member's office are asked to arrive 40 minutes in advance to give time to walk over to the Capitol Visitor Center and pass through security.
Once inside the Capitol Visitor Center, tour participants will await the screening time printed on their individual tour tickets. Screening times are rigid to allow the maximum number of visitor's to enjoy the U.S. Capitol experience. It is now imperative that tour participants arrive on time. If a screening time is missed tour participants may not be able to view a later screening, especially during days with heavy traffic.
After the video story participants will be taken on a tour through the U.S. Capitol. Upon return to the Capitol Visitor Center, tour participants now have the option to view the U.S. Senate or House chambers, explore the Exhibition Hall, or take advantage of the new food services.
The Exhibition Hall gives tour participants an opportunity to take a hands-on approach to learning U.S. History, with interactive exhibits, artifacts, and congressional videos."
For general information about public tours of the Capitol, contact the Capitol Guide Service at (202) 225-6827.
Looking for more information? Check out the Capitol Visitor Center's (CVC) Website: http://www.visitthecapitol.gov/
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