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 […]
USCHS “We the People” Constitution Tour an important tool while U.S. History and Civics scores continue to decline
A shocking report by the National Assessment of Educational Progress recently revealed that only 13% of students demonstrate proficiency in history, while a mere 22% exhibit proficiency in civics. Education consistently ranks as a top priority for communities across the nation, yet this report represents a decline over the past few years that challenges the future of full participation […]
Portraits in Oversight: Congress Investigates the Mafia
Discover the recently published Portrait in Oversight: Congress Investigates the Mafia, a collaborative effort between the Levin Center for Oversight and Democracy, The Mob Museum, the National Museum of Organized Crime & Law Enforcement, and the U.S. Capitol Historical Society. This portrait is the latest in the Levin Center’s series of notable congressional investigations and explores the 1963 congressional hearings featuring a member of […]
Remembering Ronald A. Sarasin
Ronald A. Sarasin December 31, 1934 – March 27, 2023 Congressman Lewis accepting the 2014 Freedom Award from then-USCHS President Ronald Sarasin USCHS Chairman Donald Carlson and then-USCHS President Ronald Sarasin with Rep. Barbara Comstock Cokie Roberts accepts 2010 Freedom Award from USCHS President Ron Sarasin. Nicole Collier (Nestlé), the Honorable Ron Sarasin (USCHS President […]
2022 Freedom Award Ceremony Honoring U.S. Capitol Police & D.C. Metropolitan Police
Previous Next On December 19, 2022, the U.S. Capitol Historical Society presented the 2022 Freedom Award to the U.S. Capitol Police and D.C. Metropolitan Police for their enduring work to keep the Capitol and the Congress safe. C-SPAN 2 aired the ceremony on Jan. 7, which featured remarks by Capitol Police Chief J. Thomas Manger and D.C. […]
Remembering Bud Brown
It is with deep sadness that we learned that former U.S. Representative, veteran, and U.S. Capitol Historical Society President, Clarence “Bud” Brown, Jr., recently passed away at the age of 94. Our thoughts are with his widow, Joyce, who shared each chapter of his public service, and with their children Clancy, Cathy, and Roy. Representative […]
