Event Location: U.S. Botanic Garden
Daily, from May 26 - October 8 — See beds full of carnivorous plants and a live bog garden to get immersed in the fascinating world of these adaptive plants. Combining science, botany and hands-on activity, Savage Gardens demonstrates the wonders of these unique plants and the importance of preserving the delicate environments in which they live.
Carnivorous plants may seem exotic, but many of... More »
Event Location: United States Capitol
Event Tags: 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 are needed. Get passes for... More »
Event Location: Capitol Grounds
Event Tags: 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/special_activities/.
Event Location: Capitol Visitor Center
Event Tags: Tours, Educational Events, Art/History Events
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 War, critical debates... More »
Event Location: U.S. Botanic Garden
Daily, from May 26 - October 8 — See beds full of carnivorous plants and a live bog garden to get immersed in the fascinating world of these adaptive plants. Combining science, botany and hands-on activity, Savage Gardens demonstrates the wonders of these unique plants and the importance of preserving the delicate environments in which they live.
Carnivorous plants may seem exotic, but many of... More »
Event Location: U.S. Botanic Garden
Daily, from May 26 - October 8 — See beds full of carnivorous plants and a live bog garden to get immersed in the fascinating world of these adaptive plants. Combining science, botany and hands-on activity, Savage Gardens demonstrates the wonders of these unique plants and the importance of preserving the delicate environments in which they live.
Carnivorous plants may seem exotic, but many of... More »
Event Location: U.S. Botanic Garden
Daily, from May 26 - October 8 — See beds full of carnivorous plants and a live bog garden to get immersed in the fascinating world of these adaptive plants. Combining science, botany and hands-on activity, Savage Gardens demonstrates the wonders of these unique plants and the importance of preserving the delicate environments in which they live.
Carnivorous plants may seem exotic, but many of... More »
Event Location: United States Capitol
Event Tags: 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 are needed. Get passes for... More »
Event Location: Capitol Grounds
Event Tags: 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/special_activities/.
Event Location: U.S. Botanic Garden
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 tree or learn about the next... More »
