As part of a year-long investigation into Congress’s relationship with slavery, The Washington Post analyzed more than 400 artworks in the U.S. Capitol building, from the Crypt to the ceiling of ...

and stonecutters who constructed the building, listing names of all who are known. “We need to honor the people that built ...

Arguably the most magnificent building in Washington, the U.S. Capitol is where visitors go ... the Rotunda. This iconic hall houses paintings, frescoes and sculptures depicting famous scenes ...

“Men who had no freedom were building a monument to freedom ... Faison was inspired by a visit to Emancipation Hall in the U.S. Capitol with former U.S. Rep. Zach Wamp, R-Chattanooga, during ...

A public grand opening for Capitol Federal Hall is set for 4 to 7 p.m. Monday at the new building, 1654 Naismith Drive. After Monday’s event, the building will not reopen again until June 7 ...