USCHS Hosts Symposium & Reception in Honor of Dr. William Thornton
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On November 30th, 2018, the United States Capitol Historical Society (USCHS) – in partnership with the University of Aberdeen in Scotland, The Octagon museum, and Tudor Place – presented an academic symposium and reception in honor of Dr. William Thornton, the first Architect of the Capitol. 2018 marked the 225th Anniversary of both the acceptance […]