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Brumidi Corridors Tours
Oct
9
Tue
DAILY
Brumidi Corridors Tours
Location:
United States Capitol
Event Type:
Art/History Events, Educational Events, Tours
Weekdays at 10:30 a.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... More »
Capitol Grounds
Oct
9
Tue
DAILY
Capitol Grounds Tour
Location:
Capitol Grounds
Event Type:
Capitol Grounds, Tours
Weekdays at 11 a.m — weather permitting, go on a 45-minute Guide-led outdoor tour of the Capitol Grounds. Pick up a pass at one of the Information Desks in the U.S. Capitol Visitor Center, and meet at the North Gift Shop. No advance reservation is required.   For more information on special tours of the U.S. Capitol, visit: http://www.visitthecapitol.gov/visit/... More »
Union Troops at the Capitol - 1861
Oct
9
Tue
WEEKLY
Capitol and Congress During the Civil War Tour
Location:
Capitol Visitor Center
Event Type:
Art/History Events, Educational Events, Tours
Weekdays at 3:30 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... More »
Brumidi Corridors Tours
Oct
10
Wed
DAILY
Brumidi Corridors Tours
Location:
United States Capitol
Event Type:
Art/History Events, Educational Events, Tours
Weekdays at 10:30 a.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... More »
Capitol Grounds
Oct
10
Wed
DAILY
Capitol Grounds Tour
Location:
Capitol Grounds
Event Type:
Capitol Grounds, Tours
Weekdays at 11 a.m — weather permitting, go on a 45-minute Guide-led outdoor tour of the Capitol Grounds. Pick up a pass at one of the Information Desks in the U.S. Capitol Visitor Center, and meet at the North Gift Shop. No advance reservation is required.   For more information on special tours of the U.S. Capitol, visit: http://www.visitthecapitol.gov/visit/... More »
Oct
10
Wed
WEEKLY
Lunchtime Tour of the Conservatory
Location:
U.S. Botanic Garden
Event Type:
Tours
Mondays and Wednesdays from 12 p.m. to 1 p.m. — What do manila folders, Chanel No. 5, vanilla and fossil fuels have in common? They all come from plants on permanent display in the U.S. Botanic Garden's Conservatory. Take a tour with a knowledgeable guide who will connect the exotic plant world to everyday life. You might see bananas, cacao and coffee ripening on the... More »
Union Troops at the Capitol - 1861
Oct
10
Wed
WEEKLY
Capitol and Congress During the Civil War Tour
Location:
Capitol Visitor Center
Event Type:
Art/History Events, Educational Events, Tours
Weekdays at 3:30 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... More »
Brumidi Corridors Tours
Oct
11
Thu
DAILY
Brumidi Corridors Tours
Location:
United States Capitol
Event Type:
Art/History Events, Educational Events, Tours
Weekdays at 10:30 a.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... More »
National Garden at the U.S. Botanic Garden
Oct
11
Thu
WEEKLY
National Garden Tour
Location:
U.S. Botanic Garden
Event Type:
Tours
Thursday, October 11 from 10:30 a.m. to 11 a.m. — Join Alex Torres, Education Technician for the U.S. Botanic Garden, on a walking tour of the National Garden and discover tips to improving your own garden. Spend the morning learning about some of Alex's favorite native plants, the many benefits they provide and the sustainable practices the USBG is using to care for... More »
Capitol Grounds
Oct
11
Thu
DAILY
Capitol Grounds Tour
Location:
Capitol Grounds
Event Type:
Capitol Grounds, Tours
Weekdays at 11 a.m — weather permitting, go on a 45-minute Guide-led outdoor tour of the Capitol Grounds. Pick up a pass at one of the Information Desks in the U.S. Capitol Visitor Center, and meet at the North Gift Shop. No advance reservation is required.   For more information on special tours of the U.S. Capitol, visit: http://www.visitthecapitol.gov/visit/... More »

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