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.
History & Discoveries
Peeking Through the Draperies of National Statuary Hall
A short history of this significant space's special fabric.
Behind the Scenes
Tools of the Trade: Sheet Metal
The AOC's Capitol Building Sheet Metal Shop craftspeople utilize traditional, handheld tools alongside current technologies to shape, fit and repair metalworks.
Public Notice
Volume 30 of Tholos Magazine Now Available
Articles include spotlights on the Capitol Building Sheet Metal Shop and the congressional move process.
Behind the Scenes
Shedding Light on the Invisible Details of the Capitol Campus
Understanding light and how it works is an important aspect of the Architect of the Capitol (AOC) Photography and Technical Imaging Branch day-to-day operations.