Washington - Capitol Hill Neighborhood

The Supreme Court Building, the highest court in the land, is housed in a white marble building facing the Capitol. The first session of the Supreme Court was convened on February 1, 1790 but the present location, designed by Cass Gilbert, was not built until 1935. The justice sculptures into the foundation are modeled on the architect, his friends and historical figures like Confucius, Solon and Moses.

The Atlas Performing Arts Center is a multiple use arts venue housed in an historic theatre. The exterior features a 1938 modern art facade and marquee.

The Emancipation Statue, dedicated in 1876 and paid for by emancipated slaves and Black civil war soldiers, shows Abraham Lincoln with his proclamation and a kneeling slave breaking his chains. This bronze sculpture was created by Thomas Ball.

The Folger Shakespeare Library is a private, nonprofit research library covering the works and life of Shakespeare and the Renaissance period. The library collection features the largest collection of Shakespearean books and manuscripts in the world. Thousands of Renaissance paintings, drawings, engravings and prints are also on display at the Folger Shakespeare Library as well as period musical instruments, costumes and films.

Opening in 2013 at National Harbor, the National Children's Museum will serve millions of children and their families each year through a new 150,000 square-foot experiential learning center and dynamic online community. Designed by world renowned architect Cesar Pelli, the Museum's state-of-the-art facility will serve as a teaching tool by educating children about green choices and reflecting environmentally-friendly and sustainable practices in its exhibits, programs, and services.

The National Guard Memorial Museum, located on Capitol Hill, highlights 400 years of the Guardsmen. Exhibits feature images, artifacts and interactive exhibits that tell the story of men and women in the National Guard and their contributions.

The Robert A Taft Memorial is a bell tower and statue that pays tribute to Senator Robert Alphonso Taft (1889-1953), lawyer, statesman, and son of President William Howard Taft. The Taft Memorial was built in 1959 of Tennessee marble, and features a 10-foot bronze sculpture of Robert A. Taft.

This collection of buildings contain the offices of the member of the house and senate. They are located close by each side of the capitol to which they are connected by tunnels. To the north are the Russell, Dirksen and Hart Senate Office Buildings and to the South of the Capitol are the Rayburn, Longworth and Cannon House Office Buildings.

Union Station is Washington's transit hub and a modern shopping and entertainment complex. The original 1908 Beaux Arts building was restored in 1988 and transformed into a network of shops, cafes, cinemas, restaurant and traveler's service facility.