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Join us this holiday season for a special private tour at the eastern end of the National Mall including the interior of the US Capitol. The tour starts at Union Station, where you will have the chance to revel in the majesty of a 30-foot Christmas tree, a gift from Norway, decorated in all the season's splendor. You will also enjoy a holiday model train as it winds its way through the mountains and fjords of Norway.
The tour will continue walking towards the Botanical Garden and Library of Congress, culminating in the U.S. Capitol. Our unforgettable Capitol tour starts with a 15 minute presentation of the history and architecture of this grand monument to democracy. During the tour, discover the spacious awe-inspiring interior of the Capitol, that features a majestic mural depicting great heros in American history. This is a great opportunity to meet other ICDC members and appreciate the history and national heritage of United States. Our museum and gallery tours are some of our most popular events, and frequently sell out well in advance.
Please reserve your tickets early, as capacity is limited.
The United States Capitol is the meeting place of the United States Congress, the legislature of the federal government of the United States. Located in Washington, D.C., it sits atop Capitol Hill at the eastern end of the National Mall. Though not in the geographic center of the District of Columbia, the Capitol is the origin by which the quadrants of the district are divided. Officially, both the east and west sides of the Capitol are referred to as "fronts". Historically, however, the east front was the side of the building intended for the arrival of visitors and dignitaries.
The Capitol has a long history in art of the United States, beginning in 1856 with Italian/Greek American artist Constantino Brumidi and his murals in the hallways of the first floor of the senate side of the Capitol. The murals, known as the Brumidi Corridors, reflect great moments and people in United States history. Among the original works are those depicting Benjamin Franklin, John Fitch, Robert Fulton, and events such as the Cession of Louisiana. Also decorating the walls are animals, insects and natural flora indigenous to the United States. Brumidi's design left many spaces open so that future events in United States history could be added. Among those added are the Spirit of St. Louis, the Moon landing, and the Challenger shuttle crew.
Please note that the tour of the US Capitol is free for those who sign up for our holiday tour.
11:00 AM Meet at Godiva Chocolatier at Union Station near the Christmas tree
:: Arrive at Capitol for security check
:: Capitol orientation film and tour begins
We will be meeting at the Godiva shop (across from a Holiday tree) at 11.00 am sharp.
Tickets and Registration
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Tickets are only $19 for a limited time and $25 afterwards. Please reserve your tickets soon as the event is expected to sell out in advance. |
Please note that all online ticket sales are final. We are unable to offer cancelations or refunds on line ticket purchases.
Godiva Chocolatier, Union Station, Main Hall, Street Level
50 Massachusetts Avenue, N.E.
Washington, DC 20002
Please note, we will not be meeting at the US Capitol! Instead, we will be meeting inside Union Station on the street level in the Main Hall, at the Godiva shop (across from the Holiday tree) at 11.00 am sharp. We will proceed as a group for the US Capitol Tour and it is your responsibility to arrive at the designated meeting location on time.
If you arrive later, or at a different location, and are not able to locate us, we cannot offer you a refund.
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