The seat of the U.S. Congress, crowned by its iconic cast-iron dome. Listen to the story of how this landmark of American democracy was built and reinvented over two centuries.

A dramatic bronze tribute to the Union general and 18th president, facing the Lincoln Memorial. Hear how its sculptor spent twenty years on this monument to resolve.

The red-sandstone Smithsonian Castle, a Norman-style landmark founded by the surprising bequest of a Briton who never set foot in America.

The towering marble obelisk honoring George Washington. Spot the change in stone color that reveals how politics once halted its construction for decades.

The official residence of the U.S. president. Hear how it earned its famous name and survived fire, renovation, and two centuries of history.

A grand plaza of arches and 56 granite pillars honoring the WWII generation. Look for the famous "Kilroy was here" soldier's graffiti hidden in the design.

Maya Lin's powerful black granite wall, inscribed with the names of the fallen. A quiet, reflective space that redefined what a memorial could be.

Nineteen haunting steel soldiers on patrol, honoring the "Forgotten War." A striking, realistic tribute to those who served in Korea.

The tour's grand finale: the seated statue of Abraham Lincoln. Discover the carved typo and the poignant history behind this temple to unity.