Resource provides information on the U.S. Capitol Complex. Find information on the buildings themselves, the upkeep, history, and conservation efforts.

A comprehensive site that provides three lesson plans which explain what takes place in the U.S. Capitol Building. This thorough site describes the function of the Capitol Building and includes many photos of both the building itself and...

Multimedia-rich tour of the U.S. Capitol.

A brief "tour" of the U.S. Capitol building. Identify the special architectural features of the home to Congress.

Trace the history of Georgia's capital cities, from Savannah to Atlanta, as well as the history of the capitol buildings.

Trace the history of Georgia's capital cities, from Savannah to Atlanta, as well as the history of the capitol buildings.

American history from 1820-1861 is interwoven with the history of the Capitol as it was expanded to accommodate a growing government body. A timeline of significant events in the debates over slavery, the addition of free and slave...

A fantastic site available in both English and Spanish where students can learn about the Texas State Government. Divided in three categories: for kids up to 3rd grade, for 4th grade kids and up, for parents and teachers. Kids can take a...

A fantastic site available in both English and Spanish where students can learn about the Texas State Government. Divided in three categories: for kids up to 3rd grade, for 4th grade kids and up, for parents and teachers. Kids can take a...

Explore Georgia's State Capitol building located in Atlanta, Georgia. Tour the grounds outside, explore the inside of the Capitol, and learn about its rich history and the important work that takes place inside this state government...

Information about the eight different capitol buildings used by Texas from the start of the Republic of Texas up to the present. Includes drawings and later photos.

When John Marshall was appointed chief justice of the U.S. Supreme Court in 1801, the nation's highest court occupied a lowly position. There was no Supreme Court Building in the newly completed capital, Washington, D.C., so the six...

Read about the construction of the Texas Capitol that began in 1882. Included are excerpts from Sam Houston's speech on accepting the new Capitol building, and photographs.

Panoramic views and historical information about the U.S. Capitol building. It's like you're really there! Requires frames-enabled browser, 16" monitor at 800 x 600 resolution.

A review of the artwork of Constantino Brumidi which is found in the U.S. Capitol building. Identify the meanings of each image present in the rotunda.

The U.S. Capitol homepage offers information on: construction, architecture, works of art, the grounds, current projects, and other gov't buildings.

On the ceiling of the Rotunda in the Capitol building are scenes from American history. Constantino Brumidi painted the ceiling to highlight our achievements in innovation and industry. View examples from the ceiling and read a short bio...

A collection of resources about domes that includes basic facts about domes, challenges faced by dome builders, famous domes from around the world, and a lab that helps you understand different kinds of materials used to construct domes....

A plan of the ground floor of the Capitol Building from 1825. The map is keyed to show: (A) House of Representatives, 96 feet radius; (B) Senate Chamber, 75 feet radius; (C) Central Rotunda, 96 feet in diameter; (D) Library, 92 x 34...

Provides brief historical facts on the U.S. Capitol, home of Congress in Washington, DC.

A teaching unit designed for grades 5-12. Students will examine North Carolina's early history and learn how Raleigh became the state's permanent capital. They will also probe into the building history of North Carolina's State House and...

Information about the design and construction of Ohio's capitol building.

The State Capitol Building of Texas is profiled and important trivia is supplied on its size and architecture.

Video shows author Jesse Holland as he discusses the involvement of slaves in the building of the White House and the U.S. Capitol.