Prior to our vacation, my husband spent much time and energy trying to obtain tickets for a Capitol Building tour. Thanks to Senator Mel Martinez's helpful staff, we were able to spend the morning of our fifth vacation day in the U.S. Capitol.
The sub-ground level entrance.
Atop the dome.
Waiting in line.
More waiting.
Exhibition Hall
Daniel Webster
The amazing coffered ceiling.
Car of History clock.
Liberty and the Eagle.
Robert E. Lee
It was a cold, dark, drizzly day as we arrived at the Capitol.
The sub-ground level entrance.
Atop the dome.
After passing inspection, we made it into the warmth of the Visitor Center. We all agree that the Visitor Center restrooms are the nicest public restrooms ever.
Waiting in line.
More waiting.
Exhibition Hall
After watching a short movie, we were led to the Rotunda . The Rotunda is lovely, but only one photo came out any good at all: The Baptism of Pocahontas.
Because I was so busy taking photos, I neglected to leave the Rotunda with my tour group and was chastised by Capitol police. Oops!
After leaving the Rotunda, we passed this door. It reads, "Speaker of the House. Nancy Pelosi."
After leaving the Rotunda, we passed this door. It reads, "Speaker of the House. Nancy Pelosi."
Daniel Webster
The amazing coffered ceiling.
Car of History clock.
Liberty and the Eagle.
We also saw the Crypt - the intended resting place of George Washington.
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