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Dec
5
Wed
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Season's Greenings
Event Location:
U.S. Botanic Garden
Event Tags:
Exhibit, Holiday Events
November 22 through January 1 — The U.S. Botanic Garden’s annual holiday exhibit, Season's Greenings, is on display November 22 through January 1. The Garden Railway Exhibit in the East Gallery features model trains through an Enchanted Forest with fanciful fairy dwellings along the rail line, all created with plant materials. Enjoy blooming plants throughout the Conservatory and a living history... More »
Dec
5
Wed
WEEKLY
Exhibition Hall Family Program
Event Location:
Capitol Visitor Center
Event Tags:
Educational Events, Kid Friendly Events
Daily, Monday - Saturday at 11 a.m. until December 31, 2012 — The history of Congress comes to life off the walls of Exhibition Hall through this guided program for visitors of all ages. Discover how and why the Capitol grew over time, unpack the details of a law and make a legislative decision. Meet at the entrance to Exhibition Hall on the lower level. No reservations or passes required. For... More »
Dec
5
Wed
DAILY
Brumidi Corridors Tours
Event Location:
United States Capitol
Event Tags:
Art/History Events, Educational Events, Tours
Weekdays at 2 p.m. — A special tour of the Brumidi Corridors on the first floor of the Senate wing of the Capitol enables visitors to view and learn about the ornate paintings on the walls and ceilings designed by Constantino Brumidi between 1857 and 1859. This tour, which lasts approximately 30 minutes, is offered Monday through Friday at 10:30 a.m. No reservations are needed. Get passes for... More »
Dec
5
Wed
WEEKLY
Capitol and Congress During the Civil War Tour
Event Location:
Capitol Visitor Center
Event Tags:
Art/History Events, Educational Events, Tours
Weekdays at 3 p.m. — In honor of the 150th Anniversary of the Civil War, a special tour, lasting 30 to 45 minutes, entitled "Capitol and the Congress During the Civil War," is offered Monday through Friday at 3:30 p.m. With stops at the Old Supreme Court Chamber and other important areas at the Capitol, this tour will explore how the Capitol was used during the Civil War, critical debates that... More »
Dec
5
Wed
DAILY
2012 Capitol Christmas Tree
Event Location:
Capitol Grounds
Event Tags:
Holiday Events
The 2012 U.S. Capitol Christmas Tree was lit by Speaker of the House John Boehner during a ceremony on Tuesday, December 4, on the Capitol’s West Front lawn beginning at 5 p.m. Architect of the Capitol Stephen T. Ayers, FAIA, LEED AP, served as master of ceremonies.   This year’s tree — a 65-foot Engelmann spruce — is from the Blanco Ranger District of the White River National Forest in Colorado... More »
Dec
6
Thu
DAILY
Season's Greenings
Event Location:
U.S. Botanic Garden
Event Tags:
Exhibit, Holiday Events
November 22 through January 1 — The U.S. Botanic Garden’s annual holiday exhibit, Season's Greenings, is on display November 22 through January 1. The Garden Railway Exhibit in the East Gallery features model trains through an Enchanted Forest with fanciful fairy dwellings along the rail line, all created with plant materials. Enjoy blooming plants throughout the Conservatory and a living history... More »
Dec
6
Thu
WEEKLY
Exhibition Hall Family Program
Event Location:
Capitol Visitor Center
Event Tags:
Educational Events, Kid Friendly Events
Daily, Monday - Saturday at 11 a.m. until December 31, 2012 — The history of Congress comes to life off the walls of Exhibition Hall through this guided program for visitors of all ages. Discover how and why the Capitol grew over time, unpack the details of a law and make a legislative decision. Meet at the entrance to Exhibition Hall on the lower level. No reservations or passes required. For... More »
Dec
6
Thu
WEEKLY
Evening Music at the U.S. Botanic Garden
Event Location:
U.S. Botanic Garden
Event Tags:
Holiday Events, Music Events
Tuesday & Thursday evenings in December — This holiday season visit the U.S. Botanic Garden Conservatory on Tuesdays and Thursdays from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. for live musical performances. Performances are free and limited seating will be available. Time: 6 p.m. to 8 p.m.Location: USBG Conservatory Garden CourtFREE: No pre-registration required Tuesday, December 4 — Irish rock band 40 Thieves... More »
Dec
6
Thu
WEEKLY
Exhibition Hall Talks
Event Location:
Capitol Visitor Center
Event Tags:
Educational Events
Thursday, December 6 at 1 p.m. — In 1876, the United States elected a 19th president, Democrat Samuel J. Tilden, but Rutherford B. Hayes became the 19th president. Join Wayne Kehoe, Volunteer Coordinator at the Capitol Visitor Center, as he discusses the bitter fight in Congress for the White House. Meet at the entrance to Exhibition Hall for this 15-minute talk. No reservations or passes... More »
Dec
6
Thu
DAILY
Brumidi Corridors Tours
Event Location:
United States Capitol
Event Tags:
Art/History Events, Educational Events, Tours
Weekdays at 2 p.m. — A special tour of the Brumidi Corridors on the first floor of the Senate wing of the Capitol enables visitors to view and learn about the ornate paintings on the walls and ceilings designed by Constantino Brumidi between 1857 and 1859. This tour, which lasts approximately 30 minutes, is offered Monday through Friday at 10:30 a.m. No reservations are needed. Get passes for... More »

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