The AOC supported several high-profile special events on the Capitol campus throughout the year, including the lying in state of President George H.W. Bush in the U.S. Capitol Rotunda in December 2018.


project support in the Marshall Building to the Administrative Office of the U.S. Courts. For more information: www.aoc.gov/ jurisdiction/supreme-court-building-and-grounds.


U.S. Botanic Garden


The U.S. Botanic Garden (USBG) jurisdiction oversees the maintenance, operations and construction for all USBG facilities, including the Conservatory and approximately 8 acres of surrounding gardens encompassing the National Garden and Bartholdi Park. The jurisdiction’s responsibilities also include the administration building and a plant production and support facility with 34 greenhouse bays, outdoor nurseries and areas for storage and maintenance. The USBG is the steward of a diverse plant collection and provides educational programs, tours, exhibits and consultations, as well as training for youth. As a leader in plant conservation efforts, the USBG helped found


the Sustainable SITES Initiative (SITES® ) program to encourage


sustainable landscaping. The executive director of the USBG reports directly to the Architect of the Capitol. The Architect of the Capitol serves as acting director of the USBG and reports on its operations to Congress. For more information: www.aoc. gov/jurisdiction/botanic-garden or www.usbg.gov.


U.S. Capitol Visitor Center Did You Know?


Visitor guides lead outdoor tours of the U.S. Capitol Grounds Monday through Saturday at 1 p.m. during May, June, September and October. On these tours, visitors learn about the memorial trees, fountains, sculptures and the historic events that continue to take place in this beautiful setting.


The CVC jurisdiction manages the U.S. Capitol Visitor Center. Completed in 2008, the facility serves as the main entrance for those visiting the U.S. Capitol Building. The facility offers a welcoming and educational atmosphere for visitors to learn about the unique characteristics of the House, the Senate and the legislative process, as well as the history and development of the architecture and art of the U.S. Capitol. It provides exhibits, a restaurant, two orientation theaters, a large auditorium and two gift shops to enhance the visitor experience. More than 24 million people from around the world have visited the CVC since its opening. For more information: www.aoc.gov/jurisdiction/ capitol-visitor-center or www.visitthecapitol.gov.


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