Webinar: Founding Faith: The 1st Amendment & Religious Liberty
During the week of Passover, Easter, and Ramadan, the U.S. Capitol Historical Society continued its series on the U.S. Constitution with a webinar about the history and significance of the First Amendment and religious freedom. Joining us for this important discussion was Steven Waldman, the author of the national bestseller, “Founding Faith: Providence, Politics, and […]
Watch Our Latest Webinar! The History & Mythology of the “First Thanksgiving”
In advance of Thanksgiving and the holiday season, watch the U.S. Capitol Historical Society’s latest webinar with George Washington University Professor David J. Silverman, the author of one of the most highly cited books on U.S. history: “This Land Is Their Land: The Wampanoag Indians, Plymouth Colony, and the Troubled History of Thanksgiving” The mythology […]
Lunch Bites with Steve and Jane: July Edition
The U.S. Capitol Historical Society will continue its Lunch Bites with Steve and Jane series in July. Each lecture is free and open to all–please share the information with anyone who may be interested! However, you must register to join the Zoom webinar. All webinars begin at noon EDT. July 16: Q&A Day! […]
Scholars Series: August Lectures
In the tradition of our annual August brown bag lecture series, the U.S. Capitol Historical Society is pleased to host three editions of our Scholars Series in August. Speakers Colleen Shogan, Stephen A. West, and Alessandra Lorini will cover topics from constitutional amendments regarding voting to new whodunits. Many of the presentations include discussions of […]
Scholars Series Continues in August: Save the Date
Save the dates! The U.S. Capitol Historical is pleased to announce that the remainder of our summer Scholars Series events will take place in August. Each week, a different speaker will discuss their new and ongoing research and writing, with topics including NAACP protests at the Capitol, Constitutional amendments, and the Capitol’s statue of Father […]
Scholars Series: Debra Hanson on the Apotheosis of Washington
The U.S. Capitol Historical Society is pleased to host Debra Hanson, assistant professor of Art History, Virginia Commonwealth University, for a lecture on the Apotheosis of Washington, Constantino Brumidi’s massive fresco inside the Capitol Dome. Join us at noon EDT on Wednesday, June 24 for this webinar. It is free and open to all–please share […]
Lunch Bites with Steve and Jane: June Edition
The U.S. Capitol Historical is extending our new weekly online series through June! “Lunch Bites with Steve and Jane” will feature a new topic of conversation each Thursday at noon EDT. Steve Livengood, chief guide at the U.S. Capitol Historical Society, will highlight topics from his tours and presentations in conversation with Jane Campbell, president […]
Scholars Series: Book Talk with Fergus Bordewich
The U.S. Capitol Historical Society is pleased to host independent historian Fergus M. Bordewich for a book talk on his recent volume, Congress at War: How Republican Reformers Fought the Civil War, Defied Lincoln, Ended Slavery, and Remade America. Join us at noon EDT on Wednesday, June 10 for this webinar. It is free and […]
