Invitation-Only Event
For decades, the Society has hosted this biennial program to share important and inspiring stories from Capitol history with Members of Congress, their staff, and esteemed guests. This year’s program holds particular significance as we honor the late civil rights leader and Congressman John Lewis. February 2025 marks the 85th anniversary of his birth, while July 2025 commemorates the fifth anniversary of his passing.
The event will feature remarks from Congressional Leadership and Dr. Robert Traynham, Head of External Affairs for Facebook in their Washington, D.C., offices. A keynote address will also be delivered by Dr. David Greenberg, Professor of History at Rutgers University and author of the acclaimed biography John Lewis: A Life. Additionally, Republican and Democratic class leaders Representatives Brandon Gill and Yassamin Ansari, along with former Congressman Tom Reed, will join a conversation reflecting on Congressman Lewis’s legacy. Congressman Reed will share insights into his bipartisan work with Congressman Lewis and the profound inspiration he gained from their time together in Congress.
The program will be open to the congressional community, members, and supporters of the U.S. Capitol Historical Society. For those unable to attend, a livestream and recording will be available on our website and YouTube channel.
Contact: Samuel Holliday | SHolliday@uschs.org
