Stories
New & Noteworthy
Delve deeper into the stories behind the people, art, history and grounds that make up the Capitol.
Public Notice
FY 2024 Performance and Accountability Report Available Online
The PAR offers an assessment of the priorities, accomplishments and financial accountability for fiscal year 2024. Capitol Highlights, infographics, charts, tables and photographs provide additional insight into the AOC's mission and performance.
Public Notice
Special Exhibit Highlight: Presidential Inaugurations
Learn how the platform was built for the 2025 inaugural and about the ceremony commemorating the first nail to mark this historic event at the U.S. Capitol.
History & Discoveries
A Hallowed Figure in American Art and Culture: the Bald Eagle
The bald eagle is painted, sculpted and carved throughout the Capitol campus. Its white head, wide wingspan and gnarled talons are ubiquitous.
Public Notice
Martha Hughes Cannon Statue Unveiled
The statue, given by Utah to the National Statuary Hall Collection, was dedicated in the U.S. Capitol Visitor Center's Emancipation Hall.
Public Notice
Summer 2025 Internship Opportunities Now Available
The Architect of the Capitol summer internship program is for current students. You may be eligible if you're currently enrolled in high school, college, trade school or another qualifying educational institution.
