Women’s History Month

Women’s History Month – Honoring the Trailblazers Explore the stories of inspiring women who have changed the world. As we honor the incredible contributions and achievements of women throughout history, we invite you to join us in celebrating by watching the Society’s videos and engaging with our resources about women’s history. View the Full Playlist […]

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 […]

Discussion: Launching the Podcast “Shaping History: Women and Capitol Art”

On Monday June 8, the U.S. Capitol Historical Society and the U.S. Capitol Visitor Center present a noon EDT discussion to celebrate the launch of the podcast Shaping History: Women in Capitol Art. Join us and the U.S. Capitol Visitor Center team that produced this new 10-part series, Janet Clemens and Marcey Frutchey, as we discuss the […]

“Toward A More Perfect Union” Speaker Series

The U.S. Capitol Historical Society has launched Toward a More Perfect Union, a biweekly speaker series examining the historic role of Congress in the journey toward defining the ideal of a “perfect union” in American society. Centered on the ongoing struggle for equality and justice in the United States, Toward a More Perfect Union engages […]