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British General Burgoyne surrendered his army to American troops in 1777. See painting in Capitol Rotunda

Interested in ? Read my blog on meeting the woman who sculpted his bust at the USCapitol. Cool pics!

Columbus landed in West Indies 1492, painting depicting the event added to Capitol Rotunda in 1847:

What’s that loud boom at 1PM? Not just excited fans. Ceremonial flyover of Park will be heard on Capitol Hill-no worries.

Enjoy autumn foliage at the . Today at 1 pm: 45-minute outdoor Capitol talk. Meet at N. Gift Shop. No reserv needed.

Gallery closed however. MT : , including Capitol Visitor Center, open regular hours for tours on Oct 8.

Capitol harvest. AOC arborists collect large Osage-oranges. Tree named for Osage Nation used for bows.

Today is John Gorrie's birthday. Who? The father of refrigeration and air-conditioning. Thanks! Love, Florida.

Congrats Nats! 1880s Nats play at the “New Capitol Park” aka Swampoodle (now Union Station) AOC archives.

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