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

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Apotheosis of Washington fresco
Apotheosis of Washington
Painted in 1865 by Constantino Brumidi, the Apotheosis of Washington in the...
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The Summerhouse on the Capitol Grounds surrounded by pink azalea flowers.
Itineraries for Visits to Capitol Hill
A few ideas to help you in planning a visit to Capitol Hill.
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Painted portrait of Dr. William Thornton
History of the Architect of the Capitol
The Architect of the Capitol (AOC) is the builder and steward of America’s...
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Detailed view of Piper nigrum plant
The History of Spices Lecture
Learn how pepper, allspice, cinnamon, cloves and nutmeg became a part of our...
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Plan Your Visit

Print-friendly Map of Capitol Hill

Print-friendly Map of Capitol Hill

View a map of the buildings and grounds cared for by the Architect of the Capitol.

Capitol Hill Map
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