Emancipation Hall, U.S. Capitol Visitor Center
The 19.5-foot-tall bronze Statue of Freedom by Thomas Crawford crowns the dome of the United States Capitol. The original plaster model for the statue is on display in the U.S. Capitol Visitor Center, where it is the focal point of Emancipation Hall.
(Fun fact – capitol with an “o” stands for the building; capital with an “a” stands for the city. How to remember? I learned to think of a bell tolling in a building. Clever, right?)
Things to do in the Center:
- Visit Exhibition Hall, the only exhibit in the country dedicated to telling the story of Congress and the construction of the U.S. Capitol.
- See the Capitol Dome Model — an 11-foot-tall touchable model correct in every architectural detail, 1/20 the size of the original.
- Watch the proceedings on the floors of Congress at the House and Senate theaters when Congress is in session.
- Tour the Capitol.
- And, of course, open your wallet to grab a snack or meal in the 530-seat cafeteria or to purchase that must-have souvenir from either of the two gift shops.
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A grand scene indeed Stacy!
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Thanks, Patti! It just cried out for black and white 🙂
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Beautiful processing. I love the way the statue is highlighted. Did you help it along? Or is that the overhead lighting?
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Thanks, Emilio. That’s overhead lighting. Done so beautifully, isn’t it?
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Great photo. It really shows the size of the statue. 😀
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Thanks, Raewyn! It’s such a lovely setting and having the opportunity to see it up close is wonderful.
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Excellent shot! 🙂
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Thanks very much! I appreciate the kind feedback 🙂
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Reblogged this on Visual Venturing and commented:
Friday? Time for Monochromia! Visit to see my full post and more black and white photography. You’ll be glad you did 🙂
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Beautiful image Stacy 🙂 There are so many photo opportunities in DC I’m going to have to make a point of coming down there again. Wonderful work 🙂
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Thanks, Joe! Come on down! We’ll get Laurie to join us and have a blast exploring the city 🙂
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Sounds like a plan 🙂
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Absolutely! Lots of photo ops and pubs, too!
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My kind of group 🙂
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