USCHS Hosts Symposium & Reception in Honor of Dr. William Thornton
On November 30th, 2018, the United States Capitol Historical Society (USCHS) – in partnership with the University of Aberdeen in Scotland, The Octagon museum, and Tudor Place – presented an academic symposium and reception in honor of Dr. William Thornton, the first Architect of the Capitol. 2018 marked the 225th Anniversary of both the acceptance […]
2018 Freedom Award Presented to the Architect of the Capitol
On November 28th, 2018, the United States Capitol Historical Society (USCHS) presented the 2018 Freedom Award to the office of the Architect of the Capitol. Christine Merdon, Acting Architect of the Capitol, accepted the award on the agency’s behalf. The evening’s ceremony also featured the unveiling of the official portrait of retiring 11th Architect of the […]
Save the Date: Reconstruction Symposium
The U.S. Capitol Historical Society is proud to announce its upcoming annual symposium. On Thursday, May 2 and Friday, May 3, speakers from across the country will explore elements of the post-Civil War Reconstruction period and examine the “Long Reconstruction,” when Americans wrestled with memories of and issues arising from the postwar period well into […]
Office of the Architect of the Capitol to Receive 2018 Freedom Award
On the evening of Wednesday, November 28th, 2018, the United States Capitol Historical Society will present its annual Freedom Award to the Office of the Architect of the Capitol in recognition of its ongoing mission “to serve the Congress and the Supreme Court, preserve America’s Capitol, and inspire memorable experiences” for all who encounter our Temple of Democracy. […]
USCHS Hosts “Congress and the Separation of Powers” Forum
On Tuesday, September 25th, 2018, the United States Capitol Historical Society in partnership with the U.S. Capitol Visitor Center presented “Congress and the Separation of Powers: Audacious Vision, Uneven History, and Uncertain Future,” a forum organized by the Center for Congressional and Presidential Studies at American University. The panel discussions brought together an ideologically diverse […]
225th Anniversary of the Capitol Cornerstone Laying
On Tuesday, September 18th, 2018, the 225th Anniversary of the Laying of the Capitol Cornerstone was commemorated with a ceremonial reenactment. Organized by the Office of Senator Ron Wyden (OR), the event featured Members of Congress, officials from the United States Capitol Historical Society and George Washington’s Mount Vernon, and a group of Washington-area Freemasons […]
3rd Annual Memorial Service for Deceased Members of Congress Held
On Wednesday, September 5th, 2018, the Association of Former Members of Congress (FMC) held their third annual Memorial Service to honor the 38 current and former Members of Congress who had passed away in the last year. The event, held in the somber and historic National Statuary Hall, served as an opportunity to express institutional […]
Fall Lectures at USCHS: History, Art, Politics
The U.S. Capitol Historical Society will present three lunchtime programs in October and November, with topics that range from Representative and Secretary of the Interior Stewart Udall to President Andrew Jackson to artist Emanuel Leutze. On October 3, Scott Einberger will present With Distance in His Eyes: The Environmental Life and Legacy of Stewart Udall. On […]
