Scholars Series: David Gerleman on Benjamin Brown French
The United States Capitol Historical Society is pleased to present Dr. David J. Gerleman (George Mason University) on Wednesday, May 27 at noon EDT. Gerleman is the next speaker in our online Scholars Series. His presentation, “Lincoln’s Majordomo: Benjamin Brown French and Civil War Washington,” is free and open to all (please tell all your […]
Online Scholars Series: Felicia Bell on African Americans and the Capitol
On Wednesday, May 13, the U.S. Capitol Historical Society presents a noontime lecture with Felicia Bell, Senior Advisor to the Director at the Smithsonian’s National Museum of American History. Join us for an online take on our ongoing lunchtime lectures. We’ll meet at noon EDT, spend about an hour together, have a presentation, and engage […]
New Weekly Series Continues: Lunch Bites with Steve and Jane
The U.S. Capitol Historical is inaugurating a weekly online series so that we can continue to bring you scintillating history, little-known details, and thought-provoking conversations during the current coronavirus-related shutdown. “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. […]
Online Lunchtime Lecture with USCHS Chief Historian
On Wednesday, April 29, 2020, the U.S. Capitol Historical Society presents a noontime lecture with our chief historian, William “Chuck” diGiacomantonio. Join us for an online take on our ongoing lunchtime lectures. We’ll still meet at noon, spend about an hour together, have a presentation, and engage in Q&A. And this event is still free […]
Black History Month Lectures
The U.S. Capitol Historical Society is offering two brown bag lectures to commemorate Black History Month. These noon events will be held on Wednesdays at 200 Maryland Ave. NE; Washington, DC 20002. “New History at James Monroe’s Highland” Wednesday, February 5 at noon Sara Bon-Harper (executive director of James Monroe’s Highland) and Jennifer […]
History Talks: Don Hawkins and Ken Bowling
The U.S. Capitol Historical Society will close 2019 with two final history brown bag lectures. First, the rescheduled talk from Don Hawkins on the L’Enfant manuscript plan of Washington will take place on Friday, November 22 in Ketchum Hall. On Wednesday, December 11, we welcome Ken Bowling to discuss the Bill of Rights, including how […]
Autumn Art and History Talks with USCHS
UPDATE: The Nov. 13 lecture with Don Hawkins has been rescheduled for Friday, Nov. 22. AUTUMN ART AND HISTORY LECTURES AT USCHS: With Lee Pollock, Jacquelyn Delin McDonald, and Don Alexander Hawkins. The U.S. Capitol Historical Society will host lectures on the art and history of the Capitol, Congress, and Washington, D.C. on Wednesdays from […]
Save the Date! Fall 2019 Book Talks and Lectures
The U.S. Capitol Historical Society has a robust slate of talks planned for the fall months. All are free and open to the public! Stay tuned for more details about the following: Book Talk Series Charles Calhoun speaking about the U.S. Grant administration (Sept. 18) Chuck diGiacomantonio speaking about Rep. George Thatcher (Sept. 25) […]
