Our Work

A Tradition of Ingenuity

Our work inspires a nation. We are the artisans, historians, and craftspeople who preserve and maintain the landmark buildings, monuments, art and grounds of the Capitol campus.

Buildings & Grounds

The Capitol campus is made up of more than 18.4 million square feet of facilities, and 570 acres of grounds.

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Projects

We ensure every visitor to Capitol Hill experiences the grandeur of these historic treasures at their very best.

Our Work

Art & Artists

We are responsible for the care of thousands of works of historical art.

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Stories

New & Noteworthy

Delve deeper into the stories behind the people, art, history and grounds that make up the Capitol.

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Public Notice

FY 2025 Performance and Accountability Report Available Online

The PAR offers an assessment of the priorities, accomplishments and financial accountability for fiscal year 2025. Capitol Highlights, infographics, charts, tables and photographs provide additional insight into the AOC's mission and performance.
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History & Discoveries

Notable Oaks of the U.S. Capitol Grounds

This month we celebrate our national tree: the oak. Oaks often live for hundreds of years and are considered a keystone species with entire ecosystems depending on them for survival and habitat.

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Public Notice

What's Happening at the Capitol In October

Upcoming tours and student programs provided by the U.S. Capitol Visitor Center. Highlights include in person, online and homeschool opportunities designed by the Capitol Visitor Center's Education team.

More Stories

A talented employee of an Architect of the Capitol sheet metal shop.

Expertise

Skillful Craftmanship

We serve in diverse roles applying both modern techniques and historical tradecrafts in the care and preservation of the Capitol campus.

Areas of Expertise