“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 […]
Scholars Series Continues in August: Save the Date
Save the dates! The U.S. Capitol Historical is pleased to announce that the remainder of our summer Scholars Series events will take place in August. Each week, a different speaker will discuss their new and ongoing research and writing, with topics including NAACP protests at the Capitol, Constitutional amendments, and the Capitol’s statue of Father […]
Scholars Series: Debra Hanson on the Apotheosis of Washington
The U.S. Capitol Historical Society is pleased to host Debra Hanson, assistant professor of Art History, Virginia Commonwealth University, for a lecture on the Apotheosis of Washington, Constantino Brumidi’s massive fresco inside the Capitol Dome. Join us at noon EDT on Wednesday, June 24 for this webinar. It is free and open to all–please share […]
Lunch Bites with Steve and Jane: June Edition
The U.S. Capitol Historical is extending our new weekly online series through June! “Lunch Bites with Steve and Jane” will feature a new topic of conversation each Thursday at noon EDT. Steve Livengood, chief guide at the U.S. Capitol Historical Society, will highlight topics from his tours and presentations in conversation with Jane Campbell, president […]
