The U.S. Capitol Historical Society Announces the Recipient of the 2023 Freedom Award | Press Release
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Contact: Yianni Varonis | (330) 806-3599 | yvaronis@uschs.org U.S. Capitol Historical Society Gives 2023 Freedom Award to Former House Clerk Cheryl Johnson, who Oversaw the Longest Speaker Race Since Before the Civil War Society Gives Freedom Award to House Clerk Appointed by Democratic and Republican Speakers; Johnson Organized Members […]
Reflecting on January 6: A Lesson from History
This Saturday, we recognize the third anniversary of January 6: the greatest threat to American democracy since the Civil War. Just two weeks prior, though, our nation marked another occasion: the 240th anniversary of George Washington resigning his military commission. While it might seem inconsequential today, it may have been the greatest act in American history. […]
Join Us for Giving Tuesday!
Countdown until Giving Tuesday: Days Hours Minutes Seconds Donate! Why Your Support Matters As we approach GivingTuesday, the U.S. Capitol Historical Society invites you to support our ‘We the People’ Constitution Program. This educational program is designed to inspire and educate the next generation of voters about the importance of civic participation, the workings of […]
PODCAST: Discover the Origins of D.C. as our Capital
Discover how Washington, D.C., became the capital of the United States in the latest episode of Growing Patriots with special guest Jane L. Campbell, President and CEO of the United States Capitol Historical Society. Growing Patriots · Ep. 95 – Washington, D.C. becomes the capital
U.S. Capitol Historical Society Expands Educational Initiatives to Strengthen Civic Engagement Nationwide
At the heart of every great nation is its history, and behind every informed citizen, there’s an educator. The United States Capitol Historical Society (USCHS), in partnership with the National Archives and Records Administration (NARA), is taking a necessary step towards the digital era, bringing the rich history of the Capitol and Congress into every […]
Celebration to Honor the 118th Congress
The U.S. Capitol Historical Society hosted an event on September 13th to celebrate and honor the 118th Congress. Current and former Members of Congress, staffers, and members of the Society enjoyed the program in the elegant Ways and Means Committee Room. Senator Chuck Grassley and Representative Marcy Kaptur, the longest-serving male and female Members of […]
Shaping the Future of Civics Education: A Conversation with U.S. Representative Chrissy Houlahan
We are excited to share a recent highlight from our ongoing efforts to advance civic education in the United States. Our Education Specialist, Eric Denyer, recently participated in a discussion about civics education during Rep. Chrissy Houlahan’s 78th town hall in Downingtown, PA. During their conversation, Eric Denyer promoted the Society’s “We the People” Constitution […]
Looking Back at 61 years of the U.S. Capitol Historical Society
July 1962 marks an historic milestone – the founding of the U.S. Capitol Historical Society – an organization dedicated to fostering informed citizenship and preserving the history of the nation’s Capitol. Over the years, the U.S. Capitol Historical Society has continually expanded its activities. From conducting educational tours and hosting scholarly symposia and webinars to managing a digital resource hub for […]
