U.S. Capitol Historical Society

**OUR MISSION** Founded in 1962, the U.S. Capitol Historical Society (USCHS) 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 1978, in part “to foster and increase an informed patriotism.”** In service of this mission, the Society conducts historical tours of the Capitol Building, hosts both virtual and in-person public history programming, publishes scholarly research in various aspects of Capitol History, coordinates a digital civics education resource hub for teachers, manages a renowned civics education field trip program for Title I D.C. public school students, and commissions works of fine art for the Capitol collections. With the formal approval of Congress, the Society continues exploring and instituting new and creative ways to bring the fascinating story of the Capitol, its **institutions, and our national history to people around the world.** To sustain our work, the Society relies on the support from individuals, corporations, grants, and the sale of educational materials, including books, calendars, memorabilia, videos, and academic publications. This financial support is crucial for maintaining educational initiatives. Governed by an executive committee drawn from the active board of trustees members, many of whom have been involved with the Capitol, the Society also receives advice and support from its honorary board. Past board members assist the Society through our Emeritus Board. *The U.S. Capitol Historical Society is a nonpartisan, nonprofit, tax-exempt, educational 501(c)3 organization.*