Trace the history of the Supreme Court’s group photograph through selected highlights, from the first in 1867 to the most recent in 2022.
The Supreme Court website provides a brief background, ruling, and reopening the case of Korematsu v. US. This is helpful for students or teachers to have a basic understanding of the course case without reading through the entire case study, brief, and opinions. It helps explain the ruling and its overturning year later.
Discover the work of Cornelia Adèle Fassett, one of the first female portrait artists of the 19th century to portray American presidents, politicians, and Supreme Court Justices.
Learn about the women who carved a path for future female advocates, judges, and Supreme Court Justices.
Follow Justice Sandra Day O'Connor’s journey to the highest court in the land.
Check out a sampling of the “don’t miss” highlights of the Supreme Court Building and the ground floor exhibits created by the Office of the Curator.
These activities introduce students, teachers, and families to some of the history and symbolism featured at the Supreme Court of the United States. Recommended for grades 5-12. Downloadable PDFs are available.
The coloring book pages below highlight aspects of Court history and tradition along with some of the notable artworks and architectural features of the interior and exterior of the Supreme Court Building. We hope you have fun coloring while learning about the Court!
Test your detection skills and learn about Chief Justice John Marshall. See if you can find 9 differences between Rembrandt Peale’s portrait of Chief Justice John Marshall and a modified version.
Lions are part of the decoration in the Great Hall. See if you can find 9 differences between two cartoons inspired by the carved marble lions in the Great Hall Frieze.
Recommended for grades K-4. Learn about and explore the Supreme Court Building with cartoon tortoise, Lex, as your guide.
Look closely and take in the East and West Pediments, the Fraser statues flanking the front steps, the Bronze Doors, flagpoles, lampposts, and perimeter medallions.
Explore the highlights of the ground and first floors of the Supreme Court Building, including the John Marshall statue, spiral staircases, Great Hall, and Courtroom.
A basic introduction for visitors to the United States Supreme Court who plan to attend and observe public oral argument
A basic introduction for visitors to the United States Supreme Court