2020 Freedom Award Presented to Dr. Carla Hayden
On December 9th the U.S. Capitol Historical Society presented our 2020 Freedom Award to Dr. Carla Hayden, Librarian of Congress. The Freedom Award is presented to individuals or organizations that have advanced public understanding and appreciation for freedom as represented by the U.S. Capitol and Congress. This year, USCHS President and CEO, Jane Campbell, hosted […]
2020 Freedom Award Honoree: Dr. Carla Hayden
USCHS is delighted to announce the 2020 Freedom Award honoree: Dr. Carla Hayden, Librarian of Congress. Dr. Hayden will accept the award during a virtual ceremony on December 9, 2020. Under Dr. Hayden’s leadership, the Library of Congress has worked to expand the accessibility and usability of its unparalleled resources. The thorough and thoughtful digitization […]
2020 National Heritage Lecture
The Grand Plan: President Eisenhower’s Work with Congress to Create Freedom of Movement Across the USA USCHS is proud to join in Ike Week, a series of events spotlighting the historical legacy of our 34th President and culminating in the dedication of the Eisenhower Memorial. The 2020 National Heritage Lecture will consider one of […]
“Now’s The Time” Live Virtual Play Reading
USCHS is excited to offer an opportunity to enjoy a history-oriented LIVE performance—perfect for enjoying from the comfort of your own living room! On Saturday, September 12, we are hosting a virtual reading of Jean Parvin Bordewich’s play Now’s The Time, a dramatization of the policy debates and clashes of values central to the Reconstruction […]
“100 Years of Women Voting” Symposium
USCHS thanks the presenters, viewers, and event partners who made its 2020 Annual Symposium a success! 100 Years of Women Voting was co-sponsored by the Kluge Center at the Library of Congress and made possible by the Women’s Suffrage Centennial Commission. Scroll down to view session recordings. August 27 at Noon EDT OPENING KEYNOTE […]
USCHS Remembers Congressman John Lewis
The United States Capitol Historical Society (USCHS) joins a grieving nation in remembering the late Congressman John Lewis. From his brave leadership in the Civil Rights Movement in his youth, to his long and dedicated service in House of Representatives, his was a life of public service that embodied the highest ideals of our country. […]
Lunch Bites with Steve and Jane: July Edition
The U.S. Capitol Historical Society will continue its Lunch Bites with Steve and Jane series in July. Each lecture is free and open to all–please share the information with anyone who may be interested! However, you must register to join the Zoom webinar. All webinars begin at noon EDT. July 16: Q&A Day! […]
Scholars Series: August Lectures
In the tradition of our annual August brown bag lecture series, the U.S. Capitol Historical Society is pleased to host three editions of our Scholars Series in August. Speakers Colleen Shogan, Stephen A. West, and Alessandra Lorini will cover topics from constitutional amendments regarding voting to new whodunits. Many of the presentations include discussions of […]
