Walk around democracy’s best-known symbol, the U.S. Capitol, and past the buildings housing America’s legislative and judicial branches of government. You will discover that “Capitol Hill” does indeed describe a rise in the ground upon which the monumental edifice stands, and that all neighboring buildings were designed so as not to detract from the domed star of the show.
The Story of America’s Most Iconic Building
Learn about the exterior of the U.S. Capitol itself – how it was designed, why it was burned, the roles the enslaved played in its creation, and what actually goes on inside.
See where members of the House of Representatives and Senate gather together to debate and vote as well as the stately buildings housing their offices.
Sites Showcasing American Democracy
The Library of Congress and U.S. Supreme Court are stops, as is the Belmont-Paul Women’s Equality National Monument, once the epicenter of the struggle for women’s rights.
The walk will conclude near the entrance to the stunning U.S. Capitol Visitors Center, where participants can explore exhibits, browse in the bookstore or check on the availability of an interior tour.
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