Summer Brown Bag Lectures
The U.S. Capitol Historical Society is pleased to announce two upcoming brown bag lectures covering Capitol-related topics that span a century of history. On Wednesday, June 19, Debra Hanson (Virginia Commonwealth University) will present “Daniel Boone, Andrew Jackson, and the ‘Culture Wars’ of the 1820s” in Ketchum Hall at 200 Maryland Ave. NE, Washington, DC […]
Book Talk with Brenda Wineapple
The U.S. Capitol Historical Society will present a book talk with Brenda Wineapple on Wednesday, May 29 from noon to 1 pm in Ketchum Hall (VFW Building, 200 Maryland Ave. NE, Washington, DC 20002). Wineapple will discuss her newest work, The Impeachers: The Trial of Andrew Johnson and the Dream of a Just Nation. The […]
2019 Symposium: Long Reconstruction
The U.S. Capitol Historical Society announces its upcoming annual symposium, Reconstruction and the Long Reconstruction: 150 Years toward Freedom. On Thursday, May 2 and Friday, May 3, 2019, speakers from across the country will explore the post-Civil War Reconstruction period and the “Long Reconstruction,” which continued into the twentieth century. Topics range from Ulysses S. […]
USCHS Holds Annual Trustee Lunch with Rep. Gerry Connolly
On Monday, February 25, 2019, the United States Capitol Historical Society held its annual Trustee Lunch with Representative Gerry Connolly of Virginia. Donald G. Carlson, Chairman of the Society’s Board of Trustees, opened the event by welcoming members of the Capitol Committee and introducing Jane L. Campbell, President/CEO of the Society. Ms. Campbell spoke about […]
USCHS Honors Volunteers and Partners
On Wednesday, January 30, the United States Capitol Historical Society held an event to honor its volunteers and partners. Following a reception of drinks and heavy hors d’oeuvres, USCHS Board of Trustees member Brigadier General Tim White (ret.), PhD, welcomed the more than 70 guests and thanked them for the vital role they play in […]
Save the Date! Upcoming History Programs
March 27: Annual Women’s History Month Lecture The Woman Suffrage Statue: The Portrait Monument to Lucretia Mott, Elizabeth Cady Stanton and Susan B. Anthony with Sandra Weber, U.S. Capitol Historical Society Fellow Sandra Weber will present an illustrated lecture about the Portrait Monument, which was created by sculptress Adelaide Johnson in 1920 to celebrate […]
A New Leader for a Transformational Time
The United States Capitol Historical Society’s Board of Trustees has unanimously approved the appointment of the Honorable Jane L. Campbell as the organization’s fourth president and CEO. “As a career public servant with a passion for history, her leadership will help the Society fulfill its civic education role as the intersection of Congress’ history and […]
USCHS Hosts Tax & Trade Committee Staff Panel
On December 11th, 2018, the United States Capitol Historical Society (USCHS) hosted a panel discussion featuring Congressional Committee Staff who specialize in tax and trade issues moderated by USCHS Trustee Mary Moore Hamrick. The bipartisan, bicameral group of speakers included Angela Ellard of the U.S. House Committee on Ways and Means, Aruna Kalyanam of the […]
