In 1861, following Virginia's secession from the Union, Richmond became the capital of the Confederacy. The city's capitol building subsequently ... in on a free guided tour.

The U.S. Capitol Police on Thursday said a man who passed a security checkpoint with a handgun and toured the chamber was arrested and charged.

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Hundreds protested at the VA State Capitol on Presidents Day, denouncing Trump, Project 2025 and more as part of the growing ...

Hundreds gathered at the Virginia Capitol in Richmond for a 50501 Movement protest against Donald Trump’s policies and Elon ...

The California State Capitol is back open after visitors ... were also turned away after showing up to take a tour of the building. "I'm from Richmond, Virginia and we just got in town late ...