Items of interest on Capitol Hill.

Between Constitution and Independence Avenues

Guided tours of the Capitol begin at the Orientation Theaters on the lower level of the Capitol Visitor Center. “Out of Many, One,” a 13-minute film, illustrates how this country established a new form of government, highlights the vital role that Congress plays in the daily lives of Americans, and introduces you to the building that houses the U.S. Congress.

http://www.aoc.gov

The Richard Russell, Everett Dirksen, and Philip Hart Senate office buildings are located on Constitution Avenue on the north side of the Capitol.  These buildings house the offices of many of the 100 senators, 16 standing committees, 4 select committees, and 4 joint committees of the Senate.

  Committee schedules are published daily online.  These buildings are open to the public.

The Nicholas Longworth, Joseph Cannon, and Sam Rayburn House office buildings are located on Independence Avenue on the south side of the Capitol grounds.  They also house the offices of almost all 435 congressmen, 19 standing committees, 2 select committees, and 4 joint committees and one permanent select committee.

http://www.house.gov/

First Street and Independence Avenue, SE

“America’s Library” contains more than 75 million volumes and is a world-renowned research center for scholars.  Special exhibitions - including a permanent display of the Gutenberg Bible, the first book printed with movable type - make the Library a favorite tourist attraction.  

http://www.loc.gov

First and East Capitol Streets, NE

“Equal Justice Under Law” is the promise on the portals of the Supreme Court building.  Court sessions begin the first Monday in October and continue two weeks per month through April.  Courtroom seats are available to visitors on a first-come, first-served basis when the Court is in session.  Twenty-minute courtroom lectures are available every hour on the half-hour when the court is not in session.  Group tours are available and must be made in advance.

http://www.supremecourtus.gov/

First Street and Maryland Avenue , SW

Located at the base of Capitol Hill, the conservatory features more than 8,000 varieties of exotic flowers, fruits, and plants.

www.usbg.gov