Corporate Membership / Support USCHS | U.S. Capitol Historical Society

The Capitol Committee

The Capitol Committee is a group of over 110 Corporations, Associations, and Foundations that support the mission of the U.S. Capitol Historical Society through unrestricted donations. Leading companies join the Capitol Committee’s Leadership Council with annual charitable contributions of $25,000 or more.

This funding provides crucial operational and program support that allows us to maintain and expand our educational programs, such as our We the People Constitution Tour™ program. This immersive tour serves approximately 1,400 D.C. middle school students annually and provides a unique and impactful learning experience, particularly for students from historically underserved communities.

Your Involvement

Are you, your company, or your organization looking for a unique way to demonstrate the significance of your charitable and civic responsibility to a broad national audience? Your participation, along with that of leading companies on the Capitol Committee, is the flagship of our support. With your help, the Capitol building and what it stands for are brought to life in a way that touches the lives and minds of millions. Become a leader and help us keep the United States Capitol and our democracy a beacon for the world.

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Our Mission

Since 1962, the U.S. Capitol Historical Society has proudly worked to preserve and share the history of the Capitol, the Congress, and the people who work therein. As a nonpartisan, educational 501(c)3 nonprofit organization, the Society was chartered by Congress, in part, “to foster and increase an informed patriotism.”

In service of this mission, the Society conducts historical tours of the Capitol Building, hosts virtual and in-person public history programming, publishes scholarly research about Capitol History, coordinates an online civics education digital resource hub, manages a renowned civics education field trip for D.C. public school students, sponsors research fellowships, and commissions works of fine art for the Capitol collections.

What Our Members Say

"We continue to support the USCHS because we firmly believe in its mission to educate citizens about the U.S. Capitol and the foundation of our government. We value civic engagement, the ability to participate in the democratic process and the commitment to public service. The USCHS gives the best Capitol tours in town with historians who are amazing storytellers and know every nook and cranny of our US Capitol. We regularly encourage our employees to visit and learn about the unique history of our U.S. Capitol."

"Support for the USCHS is an essential element for any organization serious about its engagement with Congress. USCHS is about promoting the history, values and promise of our Capitol – and the women and men that work there. Our countries may have their “crown jewels” or monuments, but America has an instantly recognizable symbol of its living democracy in that building. Express Scripts and its employees are proud to be part of a greater effort through USCHS to help that light shine forth to all the world to see."

"... being associated with the United States Capitol Historical Society gives me an opportunity to not only relive some of the best times of my distant youth but also to stay engaged with the process. I highly recommend membership in the United States Capitol Historical Society to you."

“It's easy sometimes …to overlook the honor we all enjoy in working in this city and working in the Capitol. The Society has been a true partner in helping to facilitate a special experience for visiting company colleagues.”