USCHS Leads Annual Congressional Cemetery Tour
On Friday, October 25th, 2019, the United States Capitol Historical Society (USCHS) conducted its annual tour of Congressional Cemetery. Chief Historian William diGiacomantonio led more than 20 people through the hallowed and historic grounds to explore the artistic symbolism of cemetery art. With interments at Congressional Cemetery beginning in the first decade of the 19th […]
History Talks: Don Hawkins and Ken Bowling
The U.S. Capitol Historical Society will close 2019 with two final history brown bag lectures. First, the rescheduled talk from Don Hawkins on the L’Enfant manuscript plan of Washington will take place on Friday, November 22 in Ketchum Hall. On Wednesday, December 11, we welcome Ken Bowling to discuss the Bill of Rights, including how […]
USCHS Hosts “Truth is the Only Client” Program
On Wednesday, October 23rd, 2019, the United States Capitol Historical Society (USCHS), in partnership with the United States Capitol Visitor Center (CVC), presented “Truth is the Only Client,” a new documentary and panel discussion that examined the workings of the Warren Commission, officially known as The President’s Commission on the Assassination of President Kennedy. Five […]
USCHS Celebrates Constitution Day by “Fostering Informed Citizenship”
On September 17th, 2019, the United States Capitol Historical Society (USCHS) hosted “Fostering Informed Citizenship” in the U.S. Capitol Visitor Center, a program examining the state of civic knowledge and its impact on the public’s understanding of the Constitution and legislative process. Convention delegates signed the Constitution on September 17th, 1787, and annually this date […]
Autumn Art and History Talks with USCHS
UPDATE: The Nov. 13 lecture with Don Hawkins has been rescheduled for Friday, Nov. 22. AUTUMN ART AND HISTORY LECTURES AT USCHS: With Lee Pollock, Jacquelyn Delin McDonald, and Don Alexander Hawkins. The U.S. Capitol Historical Society will host lectures on the art and history of the Capitol, Congress, and Washington, D.C. on Wednesdays from […]
USCHS Remembers Cokie Roberts
The United States Capitol Historical Society mourns the passing of the legendary Cokie Roberts. A longtime Capitol Hill correspondent and political commentator, her story was a notable part of Capitol history. Ms. Roberts was a dear friend and supporter of the U.S. Capitol Historical Society. A longtime member of the organization’s Board of Trustees, she […]
NBC News Learn Releases “We The People: Constitution Tour” Video Series
On September 17th, 2019, in celebration of Constitution Day, NBC News Learn launched “We The People: Constitution Tour™,” an original video field trip series which brings students face-to-face with the pillars of our government to explain how each branch works together to uphold the principles of the United States Constitution. NBC News Learn, the education […]
A New Logo for the Digital Age
Members of the United States Capitol Historical Society have selected a new logo (below) that will go into use on Friday, September 6th, 2019. In recent years, the Society grew its online presence which created the need for a more digital-friendly logo. The Society’s current logo (below) is based on a historic, panoramic […]
