USCHS Staff & Board | United States Capitol Historical Society / Washington D.C.

The VFW Building, Maryland Avenue

The Society is located on Capitol Hill in Washington, D.C. We work in the same building and floor where Chief Justice Earl Warren led the commission that investigated the Kennedy assassination and issued the Warren Report.

Contact Us!

U.S. Capitol Historical Society
200 Maryland Avenue NE
Washington, D.C. 20002

P: (202) 543-8919 and the extension listed below.

FOR MEDIA INQUIRIES:

Please contact yvaronis@uschs.org
or call (202) 543-8919 ext. 11.

Roswell Encina

President & CEO

Encina, is now the 5th President and CEO of the U.S. Capitol Historical Society. He comes to the position having served as the Chief Communications Officer for the Library of Congress and joins the Society after a nearly three-decade career that has spanned national cultural institutions, government partnerships, and broadcast journalism.

Phone: 202-543-8919 ext. 37

Email: sholliday@uschs.org

Programming and Support

Samuel Holliday Executive Vice President

Steve Livengood Chief Guide and Public Historian: ext. 17

Caren Cannon Executive Assistant: ext. 10

Vincent Gonzalez Tour Management Consultant: ext. 27

Development and Communications

Cherise Clark Director of Development

Phone: 202-543-8919 ext. 23

Email: cclark@uschs.org

Katey Ryan Development and Communications Manager: ext. 16

Jane Whelan Communications and Development Assistant: ext. 21

Merchandise

Jason Taylor Director of Marketing and Sales

Phone: 202-543-8919 ext. 29

Email: jtaylor@uschs.org

Joe Holliday, Fulfillment Clerk: x35

Sharron Randolph, Fulfillment Clerk: x35

Education

Felicia Bell, Ph.D. Director, Capitol Civics

Phone: 202-543-8919 ext. 20

Email: FBell@uschs.org

Eric Denyer Education Specialist: ext. 22

Senior Advisors

The Hon. Jane L. Campbell Ext. 12

Michael Keeling Ext. 32

James Ramsey

Yianni Varonis: x11

USCHS Finances:

Your Part Time Controller: x15

There are no open positions at this time.

USCHS Staff and Interns with Former House Clerk Cheryl L. Johnson (February 2024)

USCHS Staff with Former House Clerk Cheryl L. Johnson (February 2024)

About Us

Discover the heart of American history with the U.S. Capitol Historical Society! Founded in 1962, the U.S. Capitol Historical 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.

Want to Support Civic Education?

We believe that every student deserves an education about our nation’s history, that inspires them to be the best citizens they can be, no matter their background. Our “We the People” Constitution Tours™ provide immersive educational experiences for eighth-grade students from D.C. Title I schools, ensuring that students from historically underserved communities can explore the foundations of our democracy firsthand. During the program, students visit important sites related to the Constitution including the George Mason Memorial, the National Archives, the U.S. Capitol Building, and The People’s House: A White House Experience. As the cost of providing these tours continues to rise, your donation will help cover essential expenses, including transportation, lunches, knowledgeable tour guides, and educational materials.

A $111 donation covers all expenses for one student, covering all costs associated with the tour.
$325 provides lunches for 25 students during their trip, ensuring they stay energized and engaged.
A donation of $3,880 will sponsor an entire trip for one class.

“We the People,” speaks to the freedoms and responsibilities inherent in the Constitution of the United States of America. For Jim and me, it has been of the greatest importance that all citizens have an understanding of the democratic process and rule of law in order to be active participants in the form of self-governance laid out by the Constitution and Bill of Rights. I believe that my support in Jim’s name of the “We the People” tours is essential for the future of our country.

– Mrs. Penny Morrill on why she supports the “We the People” Constitution Tours

Become a Member Today!

Support Civic Education in 2025

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.

Join Today!

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.