Remembering Gerald E. Connolly

USCHS Trustee Rep. Gerry Connolly

WASHINGTON – Wednesday, May 21, 2025 – The United States Capitol Historical Society mourns the passing of U.S. Representative Gerald E. “Gerry” Connolly, who had served as a member of the organization’s Board of Trustees and Congressional Advisory Group since 2018. An erstwhile seminarian, Connolly led a life dedicated to public service as a congressional […]

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