Architect of the Capitol (AOC)

@uscapitol

Serve | Preserve | Inspire — Stewards of the iconic buildings and grounds of #USCapitol Hill. More AOC: 🙂 @aochiring, 🪴 @usbotanicgarden, 🎟 @visitthecapitol

Washington, D.C.

aoc.gov

Joined November 2008

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Architect of the Capitol (AOC)
@uscapitol
Oct 16
At the Architect of the Capitol, preservation is not just a discipline. It's not just a duty. #HistoricPreservation is the heart of our mission. 📽️ Watch the full video: youtube.com/watch?v=u-AmnG…
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Architect of the Capitol (AOC)
@uscapitol
Oct 19
🎞️: "General George Washington, riding a brown horse, stayed in the background because Lord Cornwallis himself was not present for the surrender..." #OTD 1781 in Yorktown, VA.
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Architect of the Capitol (AOC)
@uscapitol
Jun 1
Take a deeper look at the four large history paintings by John Trumbull in the #USCapitol Rotunda, which depict pivotal moments before, during and after the Revolutionary War. 🎬 Watch the full video: youtube.com/watch?v=_eOngb… #America250
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Architect of the Capitol (AOC)
@uscapitol
Oct 8
This month we celebrate our national tree: the oak. There are 40 different species of oaks (Quercus spp.) currently on the U.S. Capitol Grounds including some of the oldest trees, biggest trees & commemorative trees honoring pivotal moments and people: aoc.gov/explore-capito… 🐿️
Architect of the Capitol (AOC)
@uscapitol
Jun 10
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Since 2004, the oak has been the USA's national tree. 🇺🇸🌳 There are 40 different species of oaks on the U.S. Capitol campus, including the swamp chestnut oak. #America250
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Architect of the Capitol (AOC)
@uscapitol
Oct 7
The U.S. Capitol Grounds is an officially accredited arboretum full of thousands of trees, beneficial insects, native plants and even a hidden retreat. Learn more with these 5 facts: aoc.gov/explore-capito… 🌳
Architect of the Capitol (AOC)
@uscapitol
Sep 22
Happy first day of fall! Soon, the U.S. Capitol campus will look a lot more like this… 🍁😍🍂
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