"Jefferson didn't want to take any chances with the Capitol and the public buildings," says William C. Allen, architectural historian in the Office of the Architect at the U.S. Capitol.

As spring arrives, the task of maintaining the pristine grounds of the U.S. Capitol is in full swing. The dedicated team from ...

From the stunning architecture to the historical rooms and exhibits, the U.S. Capitol provides a captivating journey through the nation’s past. History of the U.S. Capitol Building The U.S ...

the Louisiana State Capitol is the tallest capitol in the United States. Designed in an art deco architectural style, the building is one of only four skyscraper capitols in the U.S. and one of ...

As part of a year-long investigation into Congress’s relationship with slavery, The Washington Post analyzed more than 400 artworks in the U.S. Capitol building, from the Crypt to the ceiling of ...

A mob of President Donald Trump supporters pushed past police and stormed into the US Capitol on Wednesday ... At the time they stormed the Capitol building, a joint session of Congress was ...