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Library of Congress

See the world’s largest collection of Hamilton papers and artifacts, totaling 12,000 items including 1804 goodbye letter to his wife before the duel.

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Capitol Building

Congress, The Senate, The House, Capitol Hill - all words associated with the multi-faceted national bicameral legislature. Translation please? It makes the country's rules.

Wright Brothers Flyer

Aviation has always captured the mind of people, and this is your chance to see the Wright brothers' first successful heavier-than-air powered aircraft.

National Gallery of Art

An extensive art museum, which features a number of artworks of Alexander Hamilton and his family.

U.S. Capitol Christmas Tree

Since 1964, the majestic and picturesque Christmas tree in front of the Capitol has been selected from a different US National Forest.

Often called the third branch of the federal government, the Supreme Court is ruled by nine justices at present, each with a lifetime appointment.

Union Station opened in1907, at its height in World War II had 200,000 people passing through daily, and still maintains an annual passenger count of over 5 million.

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Capitol Hill Neighbourhood Live Virtual Tour

Explore the historic Capitol Hill neighbourhood in Washington DC, home to the iconic congressional building, the Supreme Court and the U.S. House and Senate. It is one of the most popular areas to live, with vibrant nightlife and dining scene and beautiful 19th-century rowhouses.

On this live virtual tour, you will:

See the seat of the federal legislature and Supreme Court, and learn about two of the three branches which comprise the American federal system.
Enjoy the stunning architecture of the Library fo Congress and enjoy more than two centuries of fascinating history.
Even see the spot where the President of the United States is sworn into office!

The tour is filled with wonderful stories about the United States Senate, the House of Representatives along with quirky tales of the Supreme Court and the many other figures who make Capitol Hill come to life.