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EVENTS
Oct
16
Tue
DAILY
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 »
Oct
16
Tue
DAILY
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/.
Oct
16
Tue
WEEKLY
Event Location:
Capitol Visitor Center
Event Tags:
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 War, critical debates... More »
Oct
17
Wed
DAILY
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 »
Oct
17
Wed
DAILY
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/.
Oct
17
Wed
WEEKLY
Event Location:
U.S. Botanic Garden
Event Tags:
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 tree or learn about the next... More »
Oct
17
Wed
WEEKLY
Event Location:
Capitol Visitor Center
Event Tags:
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 War, critical debates... More »
Oct
18
Thu
DAILY
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 »
Oct
18
Thu
DAILY
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/.
Oct
18
Thu
Event Location:
U.S. Botanic Garden
Event Tags:
Educational Events
Thursday, October 18 from 12 p.m. to 1:30p.m. — The woodsy allure of mushrooms is at the heart of fall cooking for so many. Learn new and innovative ways to use these perennial favorites at this cooking demonstration led by Adrienne Cook, Gardening Specialist and Danielle Cook Navidi, Nutritionist at the U.S. Botanic Garden.
Date: Thursday, October 18
Time: 12 p.m. to 1:30 p.m.
Location: U.S.... More »
