Be one of the first to own a beautiful piece of history!

This year's U.S. Capitol Historical Society annual ornament embraces the spirit of American history and pays homage to the grandeur of the U.S. Capitol Building. The ornament on the left features elegant jeweled details. The ornament on the right highlights beautiful historic marble removed from the Capitol's East Front Steps during the 1990s renovation. These enchanting pieces capture the essence of Washington, D.C.'s winter wonder. We invite you to adorn your home with a touch of patriotic elegance and timeless charm. Every ornament ships in a keepsake box with a ribbon for hanging. Pre ordered ornaments will ship in late summer, early fall.

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Mission & History: Fred Schwengal
Congressman Fred Schwengel (pictured giving a tour) founded the Society in 1962

Discover the heart of American history with the U.S. Capitol Historical Society! Founded in 1962, the Society has proudly worked to preserve and share the history of the Capitol, the Congress, and the people who work therein. As a nonpartisan, educational 501(c)3 nonprofit organization, the Society was chartered by Congress in 1978, in part, “to foster and increase an informed patriotism.” In service of this mission, the Society conducts historical tours of the Capitol Building, hosts both virtual and in-person public history programming, publishes scholarly research in various aspects of Capitol History, coordinates a digital civics education resource hub for teachers, manages a renowned civics education field trip program for Title I D.C. public school students, and commissions works of fine art for the Capitol collections.

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Join us in our mission to educate, inspire, and encourage informed civic participation. By becoming an annual member, your support funds vital programs such as the ‘We the People’ Constitution Tour for DC students, free resources and lesson plans for teachers, and our series engaging virtual and in-person public history events. Together, we will preserve Congress’s history and empower citizens to influence the future of our democracy.

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Help preserve and share the history of democracy with a year-end donation! Join as a member today and enjoy unique benefits—all while contributing to our mission of preserving history and promoting civic education.

Donations received by midnight tonight or checks postmarked on or before December 31, 2024, will be applied to the 2024 tax year.