The Capitol Building

On our first day in DC, we visited the Capitol Building. We were fortunate to get a tour of the inside and I were thoroughly impressed. We viewed the old Senate room that is now the statue room. We also stood inside the rotunda of the Capitol Building and saw many paintings that were in historical order, along with more statues of famous historical figures and Presidents. In this room, important people such as Ronald Reagan and Rosa Parks have had ceremonies for inaugurations and deaths. We were taken down into the Crypt where George Washington is "buried". He does not really lay in the Crypt but actually in his Mount Vernon home alongside his wife, Martha. In the Crypt of the Capitol Building actually lies an empty casket to honor his memory with since he is buried elsewhere. This is an excellent way to start a trip to DC because it contains the essence of the city itself.