Reconstruction Symposium Details Announced
The U.S. Capitol Historical Society is proud to announce details regarding its upcoming annual symposium. On May 4, 2018, speakers from across the country will discuss issues arising from congressional action during the post-Civil War Reconstruction period. Reconstructing the Constitution, Remaking Citizenship, and Reconsidering a Presidential Succession will give special attention to the Reconstruction Amendments—especially […]
Women’s History Month Lecture on Jeannette Rankin
Women’s History Month Lecture Jeannette Rankin: A Singular Voice The U.S. Capitol Historical Society will present a Women’s History Month lecture with Jane Armstrong Hudiburg. Due to inclement weather, Jeannette Rankin: A Singular Voice HAS BEEN RESCHEDULED and will be held in Ketchum Hall in the Veterans of Foreign Wars Building at 200 Maryland Ave. […]
2018 Black History Month Lecture Discusses Frederick Douglass
The U.S. Capitol Historical Society will present a Black History Month lecture February 28. A J Aiséirithe, Ph.D. will present a lecture titled “Frederick Douglass’s Indelible Mark on Washington.” This event will be held in Ketchum Hall of the Veterans of Foreign Wars Building at 200 Maryland Ave. NE; Washington, DC 20002. PLEASE NOTE that […]
February & March Lectures: Capitol Art and History
The U.S. Capitol Historical Society will present three programs in February and March. On February 21, Dr. Matthew Costello will present American Sepulcher: George Washington’s Tomb in the United States Capitol. On March 7, Marcie Sims, McFarland author and tenured professor, Green River College (Auburn, WA), will A Capitol Experience: The History of U.S. Capitol […]
Bi-Partisan Congratulations for 2017 Freedom Award Recipient Lin-Manuel Miranda
On September 12, 2017 Senators and Representatives from both political parties, reporters, members of the Historical Society and family, friends and colleagues of Lin-Manuel Miranda crowded into National Statuary Hall of the U.S. Capitol as Mr. Miranda was presented with the USCHS Freedom Award. House Democratic Leader, Nancy Pelosi made congratulatory remarks before Senator Lisa […]
USCHS Awards 2016 Freedom Award to David McCullough
On the evening of May 11, in National Statuary Hall, U.S. Capitol, the U.S. Capitol Historical Society gathered to present the 2016 Freedom Award to David McCullough in recognition of his empathetic, nuanced, and fundamentally human approach to telling the American story. With unmatched voice and vibrancy, Mr. McCullough enhances our understanding of the lives […]
USCHS Awards 2014 Freedom Award: Congressman John Lewis
On the evening of November 19, in National Statuary Hall, U.S. Capitol, the U.S. Capitol Historical Society gathered to present the 2014 Freedom Award to Congressman John Lewis in recognition of his outstanding contributions to revitalizing America’s democratic system. The U.S. Capitol Historical Society annually recognizes individuals that have advanced greater public understanding and appreciation […]
USCHS Awards 2013 Freedom Award
On the evening of November 14, in National Statuary Hall, U.S. Capitol, the U.S. Capitol Historical Society gathered to present two awards, the 20th Annual Freedom Award and the Chairman’s Fred Schwengel Award. The Freedom Award is presented annually to individuals and organizations that have promoted freedom, democracy and representative government. This year’s recipients were […]
