Stewards of the iconic buildings and grounds of Capitol Hill since 1793.

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Abraham Lincoln statue
The statue of President Abraham Lincoln in the Rotunda of the U.S. Capitol...

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The Summerhouse on the Capitol Grounds surrounded by pink azalea flowers.
A few ideas to help you in planning a visit to Capitol Hill.

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Photo of House Pediment Damage
Fiscal Year 2015 Appropriations

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Dr. Ronnie Coffman, the director of the Durable Rust Resistance in Wheat Project.
Learn about the world of wheat from Dr. Ronnie Coffman on September 4 at 6:30 p...

Library of Congress

The law creating the Library of Congress, approved on April 24, 1800, called for its books to be housed in "a suitable apartment" in the Capitol. The copyright law of 1870 brought two copies of all copyright items to the Library. It immediately became apparent that the Library would soon run out of space. The Library’s Thomas Jefferson Building opened in in 1897 after the decision to relocate the Library of Congress into a separate facility was reached after years of discussion.

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