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Cannon Courtyard, As Intended

By Aimee Jorjani | May 12, 2026

The historic relationship between the Cannon Building and its landscape has been restored with a central green space usable for the first time since the 1950s.

Going on a Tree Hunt

By Dana Gresham, Urban Forester | April 24, 2026

The Architect of the Capitol's Urban Forester takes us on an adventure around the U.S. Capitol Grounds to search for its biggest tree.

Capitol Extra! Thomas Jefferson by David d'Angers

By AOC Staff | April 23, 2026

Our Curator, Dr. Michele Cohen, is in the Rotunda for #WorldBookDay with the statue that started it all! This statue of Thomas Jefferson was the first full-length portrait statue placed in the U.S Capitol Building.

The Art of Portrait Statues

By Dr Michele Cohen, Curator | April 17, 2026

Careful observation of portrait statues on view in the U.S. Capitol can help us understand what elements contribute to a powerful and enduring statue.

Tools of the Trade: House Carpentry Branch Measures Up

By Sarah Davis | April 8, 2026

The carpentry workers, wood crafters and locksmiths of the House Office Buildings complete a wide range of projects from installing cabinetry to hanging pictures to replacing missing door pieces — creating a place of lasting memories in historic spaces for those they serve.

Artfully Yours, Robert Fulton

By AOC Staff | February 24, 2026

To celebrate 75 years of Engineers Week, we are highlighting art in the U.S. Capitol that honors Fulton (1765-1815), an American engineer and inventor, plus the innovation he is most associated with: steam power.

Lincoln and the Capitol

By AOC Staff | February 12, 2026

Today, one cannot go far at the U.S. Capitol without seeing a likeness or connection to President Abraham Lincoln and the tumultuous period he served in Congress and the White House.

Squirrels on Capitol Grounds

By Curator Division | January 21, 2026

When walking across the U.S. Capitol Grounds there is one critter that can consistently be seen out and about – the squirrel. When did squirrels first come to Washington, D.C., and how did they end up here? Take a look through the AOC's historical records to investigate the history of the squirrel at the Capitol.